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Toyota Finance Australia (TFA) has expanded its funding and lending presence in recent years – and continues to do so despite the impact of COVID-19 on the auto industry. Carol Lydford, TFA’s Sydney-based treasurer, discusses funding plans including the potential for a public, green-labelled securitisation.

After bursting onto the solar-finance scene just a few years ago, Brighte is expanding into other areas of lending – all with a green focus. George Whittle, Brighte’s Sydney-based head of funding, explains how the company is delivering on its ambition to make every home sustainable.

La Trobe Financial continues to experience growth in inflows and assets under management while approaching risk in a disciplined manner. The company’s Sydney-based chief financial officer, Martin Barry, says opportunities remain in evidence.

Changes to consumer-finance law in New Zealand are approaching. Andrew Robinson, Melbourne-based head of funding at Latitude Financial Services, tells KangaNews the nonbank believes the extra requirements being placed on lenders are an opportunity to capitalise on its nimbleness and technology platform.

Liberty Financial has outperformed its expectations since listing on the ASX in December 2020. The company’s Melbourne-based chief financial officer, Peter Riedel, tells KangaNews growth is being driven by the breadth of Liberty’s lending.