Our Team: Experienced Finance for Migrants

The company was started in early 2023 by Ian Brown, a migrant from the UK who arrived in Australia in late 2022. Ian previously worked in Motor Finance and Construction & Recycling Finance for a London bank for 8 years. 

After witnessing firsthand how some finance brokerages and dealerships in Australia operated with poor compliance, inconsistent customer standards, and a lack of support for migrants seeking loan options for migrants, Ian quickly became disillusioned. Frustrated by the industry’s low standards and its failure to serve a diverse clientele, he was inspired to create something better. 

Determined to make a difference, Ian founded his own brokerage with a clear mission: to help migrants secure their first car financing in Australia and beyond, while delivering the respectful, transparent, and supportive customer journey they truly deserve. 

What sets Ian’s service apart is not just professionalism; it’s personal experience. As someone who has walked the same path, Ian brings empathy, insight, and lived understanding to every conversation. 

His guidance goes beyond transactions, offering meaningful advice shaped by real-world challenges and triumphs. It’s this unique perspective that transforms the broker-client relationship into a partnership built on trust, shared experience, and genuine care. 

Since starting the company, Ian has helped hundreds of customers from all over the world secure loans. Royston Finance is now building a team to assist more migrating customers, and in July 2025, we welcomed Ketan Gardener, who also migrated from the UK. 

The plan is to continue the growth of the team to build a company run and operated by migrants.