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Growth with Discipline: 5 Trends Reshaping Equipment Finance in 2026

Date: Sep 23, 2026 @ 01:00 AM
Filed Under: Industry Insights

Despite continued growth across the equipment finance industry, lenders are entering a more complex operating environment. Demand remains healthy and capital continues to flow, but rising bankruptcy filings, increasing credit stress, evolving capital structures, and diverging asset performance are forcing lenders to rethink how they balance growth with risk management. Solifi and Equipment Finance Advisor are pleased to present this exclusive webinar featuring industry leaders who will examine the five defining trends reshaping equipment finance in 2026 and discuss what they mean for banks, independent finance companies, captives and private credit providers. Moderated by Michael Toglia, Publisher of Equipment Finance Advisor, the panel includes: 

  • Liara Leonard, VP – Head of Sales, North America, Solifi, 
  • Michael Donnary, Global Equipment Leasing & Specialty Finance Practice Head, Capgemini 
  • George Monastra, SVP of Underwriting & Operations, PNC Vendor Finance

Together, they share practical perspectives on how leading lenders are adapting their strategies, operations, and technology investments to compete successfully in today's increasingly selective market.

Sponsored By:
Solifi
 


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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