EVENTS

Attendees dined against the backdrop of one of Sydney’s most striking locations and felt empowered by the company they kept and the people they met.

This event came to life when attendees of the Women in Finance Summit asked us for more opportunities to network with like-minded individuals. We listened and created an environment for forging partnerships and strengthening existing bonds with the brightest minds in finance.

At this unique event, camaraderie and connectivity took centre stage. But it wasn’t just about networking—it became a growing movement of dedicated professionals who aspired to lead and champion transformative change in finance. Each year, we invited a keynote speaker whose lived experiences were chosen to fuel this movement.

In 2025, that speaker was none other than two-time world champion and four-time Commonwealth champion Jana Pittman.

Jana’s achievements as an athlete were widely known. When continual injuries led to retirement, she boldly transitioned from the track to the ice, becoming the first Australian female to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. At the time, Jana was an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar, an ambassador for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, and a mother of six. Her exclusive keynote address resonated deeply and inspired all in attendance.

We were proud to host this premium event on Friday, 2 May in Sydney.

The Women in Finance Lunch will return in 2026. Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

The benchmark awards program for excellence in mortgage and finance is back
The Better Business Awards provide an excellent platform for talented mortgage and finance professionals and offices across Australia to gain recognition and celebrate the best in the industry in their local markets.

For over a decade, it has celebrated the best of the best in mortgage and finance in each state and territory and is a coveted award for Australia’s brokers, networks, innovators, leaders, and aggregators.

Key to being successful is building up a local presence and servicing clients in your immediate catchment area with dedication and skill. To be an outstanding professional or office, it’s just not about writing volume, it’s about customer service and dedication to the client’s best interests.

The awards celebrate the best of the best in Australia’s mortgage and finance industry and will recognise the outstanding contribution of professionals and businesses working within the profession across 20-plus categories.

The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the mortgage and finance industry and will be a desirable accolade for both individuals and businesses seeking to forge their role in the sector.

Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open for 2026.

Unlocking your growth potential: A practical roadmap for brokers

Join us for a full-day event designed to help brokers make 2025 their best year yet. This year's summit will focus on operational efficiency and lead generation, equipping you with practical strategies to streamline your processes and grow your client base.

The Better Business Summit will return in 2026. Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open.

Recognising the leading individuals, brokerages and aggregation groups around the nation.

This inaugural national awards program has been designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading commercial brokers, brokerages and aggregators paving the way in the Australian commercial finance industry.

Small- to medium-sized businesses are the engine room of the economy, but the brokers, BDMs and companies providing finance to these businesses are undoubtedly the fuel that keeps the engine turning.

The recent 2024 Commercial Finance Awards celebrated the best of the best in business finance over a range of categories, from individual brokers to loan administrators, aggregators, BDMs and service providers!

The Commercial Finance Awards will return in 2025. Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open.

Recognising the women leading the charge in the financial services sector
This national awards program was designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.

This is the benchmark for excellence around Australia, and year after year recognises the outstanding contributions made to the profession and those propelling the industry forward.

This year, we will once again celebrate the best of the best over a range of categories, from entrepreneurs and CEOs to those working in accounting, banking, finance, and many more.

Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence. The awards are open to all female professionals and businesses operating across Australia.

Keen to be involved in 2025? Register your interest now and be the first to know when submissions open.

After the inaugural Women in Finance Summit sold out in record time in 2023, we returned for 2024 with a bigger and better program providing women in financial services in Australia with a platform to grow.

Supported by Australia’s foremost financial services publishing network, including The Adviser, Mortgage Business, ifa, InvestorDaily, Accountants Daily, SMSF Adviser, Money Management and Super Review, we’re delivered a conference with unparalleled insights, networking and strategy.

Attendees engaged with visionary CEOs, groundbreaking finance professionals, and inspiring thought leaders at the Women in Finance Summit 2024, uncovering new and innovative ways for those in the financial services space to explore solutions to foster a more equitable industry while encouraging more women to join this vibrant community.

The 2024 summit sparked conversations about the pivotal issues facing women in the financial sector and showcase those reshaping finance’s future.

We'll be back in 2025. Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

The 2024 bootcamp offered four game-changing sessions that will transform the way attendees do business and facilitate seamless client experiences.

The bootcamp equipped attendees with the skills and knowledge to become the go-to finance professional for all their clients’ needs and develop a fully diversified business.

Attendees learnt how to:

Unlock the power of SME client relationships in our break-even workshop: Elevate your advisory role by mastering break-even analysis. Delve into the nuances of financial decision making, focusing on balancing price, volume, and costs in break-even analysis. Gain clarity on when to greenlight initiatives and when to advise caution.

Understand business value and how to improve their worth:
Be an agent for positive change by taking a deep dive into business valuation. Learn the intricacies of valuing businesses, understanding financial performance and identifying key areas that impact business multipliers.

Gain insights into what credit risk looks for: Inside the black box
Have value-based conversations and learn how to articulate the value proposition of your clients' businesses in a way that resonates with credit officers, improving approval outcomes.

Move beyond commission and compliance: How to charge mandate and advisory fees
Stop working for free and sell on value. Shift your mindset from selling based on tasks to selling based on value by exploring the concept of mandate and advisory fees, ensuring the time you invest yields a tangible return.

The Adviser’s Lead Gen Bootcamp 2024 is the first industry program of its kind – a transformative new workshop designed to equip brokers with a clearer roadmap to generating more business leads.

It’s no secret that brokers now have access to multiple sources to acquire new customers, including marketing agencies, platforms, aggregators, referral partnerships, and in-house sourced leads.

The challenge lies in determining which option delivers the most effective return on marketing investment, where to focus your energy, and identifying the ideal lead generation solutions that complement your business model.

Our expert line-up of speakers unpacked all facets of the lead generation conundrum, helping our audience to attract new customers, irrespective of market conditions instantly.

With the agenda content ranging from basic to advanced strategies, this event is tailored to suit all types of broking businesses, whether small, medium, or large.

By the event's conclusion, attendees left with an easy-to-follow implementation strategy, ready to immediately attract new customers.

Keen to attend in 2025? Register your interest today and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.