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Economic Uncertainty Meets Strong Demand: Why Equipment Finance Remains Resilient

Date: Sep 16, 2026 @ 10:00 PM
Filed Under: Industry Insights

Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, discusses new research revealing why nearly 80% of small and mid-sized businesses plan to invest in equipment over the next year despite economic uncertainty and what that means for equipment finance providers. Leader explains how leasing helps businesses preserve liquidity, manage risk, and remain operational through changing economic conditions. Leader also explores the growing importance of business continuity – showing why borrowers increasingly value long-term relationships with lenders that extend beyond financing to include responsive service, insurance and ongoing support.

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Michael A. Toglia
Founder / Publisher | Equipment Finance Advisor & ABL Advisor
Michael Toglia's experience in commercial finance spans over 35 years having held various roles in senior management, business strategy, business origination, capital markets, operations and commercial credit underwriting.

Prior to entering the publishing industry, Toglia most recently served as Vice President of Capital Markets and as the National Sales Manager for both the Equipment Finance and Asset-Based Lending Divisions of Textron Financial Corporation. He also held various roles with General Electric Capital Corporation and CIT Group.

Toglia currently serves on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee and the ELFA's Communications Committee.

Toglia has also served as Marketing Chair, for the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter.

From 2018 - 2020, Toglia served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA).

Toglia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an M.B.A. in Finance.

Contact Michael Toglia at 484.380.3184 or mtoglia@equipmentfa.com.
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