Events

Webinar - AI Powered Due Diligence For Maintaining a Prosperous Factoring Portfolio
In today’s fast-paced factoring environment, onboarding is just the beginning. Ongoing monitoring is critical to managing risk, maintaining compliance, and protecting your portfolio. Join us for an insightful webinar on how to integrate continuous risk assessment into your CRM workflows using advanced data and AI-driven strategies. We’ll explore best practices for detecting emerging risks, automating alerts, and ensuring long-term client health — all without disrupting your existing processes.

The Venue: Online Via Zoom

The Schedule:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026: 9am - 10am PT (Pacific)

Speakers:

• Bre Pedretti - Sr Solution Consultant, Thomson Reuters
• Bre Pedretti brings over ten years of expertise in the Financial Services industry and is recognized as a thought leader in Risk and Fraud, with a particular emphasis on efficiency and product proficiency. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters in 2020, Bre advanced through progressively responsible roles at TCF Bank, beginning her career as a Front-Line Teller and culminating as Program Governance Manager within the BSA and Fraud divisions. In her current role at Thomson Reuters, Bre leverages her deep product knowledge to provide risk and fraud solution expertise while advising clients on navigating regulatory changes and mitigating fraud losses. She is highly regarded for her ability to resolve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions through collaborative engagement and industry insight. Bre holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Concordia University, St. Paul, and a Master of Business Administration from Augsburg University.
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• Erin Tiernan - Sr Solution Consultant, Thomson Reuters
• Erin Tiernan is a Senior Solutions Consultant with Thomson Reuters.  After completing law school, Erin joined Thomson Reuters working with corporate legal departments assisting them with utilizing their Westlaw accounts.  Within a few years her attention turned exclusively to Thomson Reuters public records and investigative solutions.  She has been working in the risk space for over 15 years.  She is passionate for finding the best solutions to meet the investigative/due diligence needs of her customers.  She has worked closely with many customers assisting with research workflows and custom solutions.  Her client base includes many of the top global financial institutions, insurance companies, specialized investigators, and corporate security professionals.  Her field knowledge has also contributed to the development of many of the Thomson Reuters’ public records solutions, partnerships, and AI offerings available today. Erin received her B.A. from Fairfield University and her J.D. from Pace University School of Law.  She was admitted to the New York Bar in 2003 and is CAM certified.  

Fee:

          This webinar is FREE for IFA Members and Ally Members. ($100 for non-members)
          A unique participant ID will be sent to all attendees.

Factoring Essentials Hybrid Training Class

The Factoring Essentials training course is your comprehensive guide to factoring. Whether you're venturing into the world of factoring for the first time or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to thrive in the industry.

For individuals new to factoring, this course takes you through the fundamental concepts, principles, and best practices, laying a solid foundation for starting your career. You'll explore the intricacies of assessing creditworthiness, managing risk, and understanding the dynamics of client relationships. From the basics of invoice factoring to the nuances of due diligence, you'll gain a holistic understanding of the processes involved.

Even if you're a seasoned professional looking to refresh your knowledge, the Factoring Essentials training course has something for you. It keeps you updated on the latest trends and industry insights, ensuring that you stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. By the end of this course, you won't just be familiar with the essentials of factoring; you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to excel. So, whether you are new to the industry or simply looking to refine your skills, embark on this learning journey and set yourself on the path to becoming a successful factor.

You have the option of attending this class in-person or online. The online attendee will be in a live classroom setting with speaker interaction.

The Venue: Omni Nashville - Nashville, TN or Online via Zoom

The Schedule:

• Wednesday, May 6, 2026: 8am - 4pm (Central Time)

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to Factoring
• Factoring Law
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Underwriting and Credit
• Factoring Contracts
• Debtor Credit
• Notifications and Verifications
• The Daily Business Flow
• Problem Clients & Ending the Relationship
• How to Find Clients
• Hot Topics

Speakers:

• Gen Merritt-Parikh - President, Haversine Funding
  Gen Merritt-Parikh is the President of Haversine Funding.  With more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, she is responsible for originations, underwriting, investment analysis, and management and asset allocation strategy. In 2018, as President of Allied Affiliated Funding, she led the company to a successful sale to a nationally chartered bank. Previously, Gen worked in the factoring and asset-based lending space with companies including Liquid Capital, Comresco Capital and Guaranty Business Credit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas, serves on the Factoring Committee for the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) and holds the Subject Matter Expert designation by the International Factoring Association, having helped develop the first factoring certification program for the industry. She was recognized by the ABF Journal as one of the top women in ABL for 2022 and by SFNet in 2019 as one of the noted women in commercial finance. She joined Haversine Funding in 2020 and resides in the Dallas metroplex with her husband.
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• Vince Mancuso, CAEF - EVP, Heritage Bank of Commerce/ Bay View Funding
• Vince Mancuso has a career spanning over 25 years in commercial finance. He is currently the EVP of Heritage Bank of Commerce/Bay View Funding where he is responsible for leading the origination effort, managing a deep bench of portfolio development officers and indirect growth initiatives. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Haversine Funding where his responsibilities encompassed overseeing underwriting, nurturing crucial lender finance client relationships, expanding their network and industry partnerships, and playing a key role in shaping their broader strategic vision for the management company. Prior to joining Haversine, Vince held the position of President and CEO at a prominent North American commercial finance company, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills. In addition to his operational duties, Vince holds a CAEF designation from the International Factoring Association, underlining his commitment to advancing the commercial finance industry.
  
  Legal counsel will be provided by:
  
  Jim Cretella, Esq. - Partner, Blank Rome
• James “Jim” M. Cretella dedicates his practice to representing institutional and specialty lenders, banks, and commercial finance, factoring, and specialty finance companies, as well as borrowers, in creating, negotiating, and documenting a variety of alternative and specialty finance products. For middle- and upper-middle-market clients, Jim handles transactions, including traditional asset-backed lending (“ABL”) deals, larger factoring deals, channel (inventory) finance deals, supply chain finance deals, and other trade finance transactions such as off-balance sheet receivable purchase facilities and purchase order financings. For smaller, private lending clients he acts as outside in-house counsel, documenting all front-end transactions (e.g., smaller factoring, ABL, and recurring revenue deals) and provides counsel on other legal issues. Additionally, Jim represents smaller lenders as a borrower in negotiating their credit facilities and as buyer/seller in various portfolio acquisitions and sales. Jim has considerable experience with monthly recurring revenue (“MRR”) based lines of credit to software as a service (“SaaS”) companies. He also represents clients in pre-bankruptcy workouts and restructurings. Jim’s clients operate across a wide range of industries, including staffing, technology, FinTech, lender finance, government contracting, transportation, and energy, among others.

Accommodations:

Training class registration is required prior to reserving a room. Booking information will be emailed to attendees upon registration. 
Rooms based on availability. Room block expires on April 3, 2026.

Fee:

• The fee for this training class is $695 for IFA Members and Ally Members ($795 for Non-Members)
• Price is per attendee. A unique participant ID will be sent to all online attendees.

This is an add-on training class to the IFA Annual Factoring Conference. You do not need to be registered for the IFA Annual Factoring Conference in order to register for this additional training class.

The meeting will run from 8am - 4pm. The fee includes tuition, course materials, breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch. With the exception of meals, because of the hybrid interaction, the in-person and virtual attendee will have a similar experience during this training class. Virtual attendees will be in a live online classroom environment where they can pose questions to the speaker throughout the class.