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Women's Commercial Finance Forum

Upskill in Commercial Finance

Become a Finance Strategist

To upskill in the fast moving world of Commercial Finance, training must be fast, highly focused and practical.

Broker vs Finance Strategist

The one thing that our more experienced Commercial Broker members have in common is that they are not just “Transactionally Driven Commercial Brokers” they are “Finance Strategists”. Becoming a “Finance Strategist” helps our members direct their SME clients towards structured financial solutions that are adaptable and scalable to accommodate their business direction. Solutions often need to be timely, efficient and future proof. 

Engage and work with the kind of successful Brokers you want to become.

In order to become a successful Commercial Broker, you must first understand how to think, communicate and negotiate like one, how to triage transactions and be more effective in the fact finding process.  These skills may enhance your ability to find secure, suitable, fast, practical and cost effective finance solutions from a wider Commercial Finance Market. By learning how to help your clients to build profitable businesses, you are also building your own. 

There is always a more efficient way to get to an outcome.

By sharing best practices, tips and advice our members help support each other to find faster solutions for Commercial lending products and to obtain the best outcomes possible for our clients. 

 At the WCFF, we offer an interactive upskill program as exclusive member benefits. 

Behind the Scenes of Commercial Finance​

A series of practical training sessions delivered by our highly experienced Commercial Finance mentors:

Commercial Finance Communication & Negotiation Skills for Brokers


30min live interactive webinar workshop

Free for Members | $29 for non-members

1st Wednesday of each month

Debt Structuring for Commercial Clients: Future Proof Finance



90min live interactive webinar workshop

Free for Members | $29 for non-members

2nd Wednesday of each month

The Financial Strategist Mindset: Advanced Commercial Training for Brokers

30min live interactive webinar workshop

$29 for members | $49 for non-members

3rd Wednesday of each month

Financial Statements: The blueprint to unlock profits for businesses and Brokers

45min live interactive webinar workshop

$49 for Members | $69 for non-members

4th Wednesday of each month

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Members Upskill

When we upskill our members,  we are focused on building their confidence, enriching their wellbeing (physical and mental), parenting (work life balance), relationships and business success.  Our aim is that our collective members share their high level of skills and knowledge to lift the industry benchmark recognising our members as professional Finance Strategists. 

To cast a wider net in the marketability of our members, fintech solutions and entrepreneurial skills to tackle social and environmental issues has never been more important.  That is why our members may also benefit from our partnerships with registered training organisations outside the Finance Industry that deliver market leading training.

INTRODUCING our newest platform – Finance by Women – coming 2022 – register  your interest today to avoid missing out!

When we said we are disrupting the Finance Industry for Women in Commercial Finance we weren’t kidding!!

In a market first, The Finance By Woman directory (launching 2022) will bring the WHOLE financial services industry under one banner.  Female Commercial Brokers will now feature alongside other professionals from Accounting, Insurance, Law and Venture Capital to create an ecosystem never seen before.

Express your interest and go on the waiting list to be part of Finance by Women.

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“Success isn’t about how your life looks to others, it’s about how it feels to you. Being successful isn’t about being impressive, it’s about being inspired.” 

Michelle Obama

2026 IFBF AGM Nomination

Dear IFBF member

Independent Finance Brokers Forum will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10:00am (Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time) on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

The AGM will be conducted as an in person meeting prior to the commencement of the normal monthly meeting at the Rosehill Bowling Club.

The items for deliberation at the AGM are:

  1. The consideration of our financial report for the year ended 30 June 2025;
  2. The presentation of the President’s report for the current year.
  3. Nomination for the position of President for 2026
  4. Nomination for the position of Secretary for 2026
  5. Nomination for the position of Treasurer for 2026
  6. Nominations for Steering Committee for 2026


Any paid-up member of the IFBF can self-nominate for any of these positions.
A nomination form is attached for that purpose.

Completed nomination forms are to be sent via email to the Public Officer (stephen@amplanners.com.au) by the 29th October 2025.

If there is more than one nomination for a position, a poll will be conducted.
Paid up members who are willing to assist with the running of the IFBF can nominate themselves on the day to be part of the Steering Committee for 2026.

The Steering Committee meets once a month (on the Wednesday of the week following the normal monthly meeting) for about 2 hours, at the Rosehill Bowling Club and plans the agenda for the following month’s meeting.

Stephen G. Dinte

Dip. FS (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management) |
Life Member – FBAA | AFB(FBAA)| FAICD | JP

Public Officer