Sun, 29th Mar 2026

In this episode of Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori examines the impacts of a joint project between Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Hyundai Capital Australia. This project aims to lower the price of electric vehicle ownership by offering attractive loan rates. However, despite the surprising growth in electric and hybrid vehicle financing, the Australian Finance Industry Association points out significant hurdles in the area, mostly underdeveloped charging infrastructures. Additionally, Flex, a strata underwriting agency, introduces a promising solution for high-risk strata properties. Finally, brokers prefer non-bank lenders, according to Banjo Loans, shedding light on a significant shift in Australia's SME sector favoring speed and adaptability. Overall, current changes and innovations in the financial services sector promise to enable a more affordable and sustainable future for Australians.