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Tue 17 June, Watersedge, Brisbane
Thu 19 June, Le Montage, Sydney
Thu 26 June, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
For almost a decade, the Adviser’s New Broker Academy has effectively guided new-to-industry and prospective brokers through their first three years of business.
Every year, we sharpen our strategies with the latest industry intelligence and tools, equipping attendees with the definitive blueprint for success as a broker in Australia.
The academy is back in session in 2025 with dedicated discussions on:
Nailing lead generation and digital strategy.
Building growth and diversification.
Cementing referral partnerships that last.
Fine-tuning business strategy and processes.
Embracing technology for efficiency.
The New Broker Academy is unrivalled as a day of connection, learning, and inspiration. This is an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand insights from some of Australia’s elite brokers while being exposed to a diverse range of industry mentors, educators, and lenders.
Attending the academy costs nothing but your time. Spend your time wisely in 2025 and register now to discover the key to building a successful brokerage.
Event date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Venue: Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEST
Official event start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie
Recognising the top performers in Australia’s mortgage distribution channel
Our third annual Broker Innovation Awards (formerly Mortgage Business Awards) is an exciting program recognising the top performers in Australia’s booming mortgage distribution space.
The awards program recognises the leading players in the third-party channel, which now accounts for over 70 per cent of all home loans in Australia, according to MFAA data.
This comprehensive awards program highlights excellence in every quarter, from mortgage brokers to aggregators, lenders, innovators, tech providers and staff servicing the channel.
The Broker Innovation Awards considers excellence in operations, technology, and innovation, as well as what it takes to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
Submit an entry today to be recognised as one of the up-and-coming professionals or businesses in 2025.
Event date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Venue: Sydney Customer Insight Centre, Level 2/400 George Street Sydney 2000
Registration starts: 8:30am
Official event start: 9:00am
Dress: Business casual
Tech, Digitisation & AI continue to dominate the news headlines — but for brokers, the real question is: What does all this mean for my business?
That’s why we created the Broker Innovation Summit — a sharp, one-day event built for forward-thinking brokers who are ready to embrace what’s next and put it into action.
This isn’t another day of “talking heads.” It’s about real tools, real strategies, and real conversations that show you how to cut down admin time, attract more clients and build a brokerage that can cater to changing customer behaviours.
We’ll break down where AI and automation are headed, how overseas brokers are already putting them to work, and how you can apply them today — from streamlining client onboarding to scaling smarter and driving more efficient growth.
What makes this event different?
It’s the only Australian mortgage & finance event 100% focused on innovation, technology, and AI.
You’ll hear from high-profile speakers in tech, plus global insights from leading US mortgage professionals.
You’ll gain practical steps — whether you’re experimenting with AI or just starting out.
We'll also explore the rise of agentic AI — systems that act autonomously on your behalf — and what that means for the evolution of brokering.
This event isn’t for everyone. It’s for brokers who want to lead — not waiting to be disrupted.
2026 dates to be announced
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.
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.
2025 dates to be announced
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.
2025 dates to be announced
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.