Staying Ahead to Serve You Better

Tony Haworth recently attended the AFG Next 2025 National Conference in beautiful Cairns.

At AAP Finance Brokers, we believe the best outcomes for our clients come from staying ahead of industry trends, deepening our lender relationships, and continually building our expertise.

That’s why our team, including founder and partner Tony Haworth, recently attended the AFG Next 2025 National Conference in beautiful Cairns.

This year’s event brought together brokers, lenders, and industry experts from across Australia to share insights, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of finance.

The conference focused on four key themes:
Think Different, Think Future, Think Big, and Think Together.

Ideas that perfectly align with how we serve our clients every day.

We were also proud to see AAP Finance Brokers nominated for several prominent industry awards:

Commercial Broker of the Year
Asset Finance Broker of the Year
Finance Broker of the Year

These nominations recognise our leadership and excellence across business, asset, and finance lending. While we didn’t take home an award this year, we acknowledge and appreciate the nominations.

Why Industry Conferences Matter for You

When we attend events like AFG Next, you benefit directly. These gatherings give us access to the latest lender updates, property market insights, and emerging global trends, all of which influence lending opportunities here in Australia.

Our brokers participate in hands-on workshops covering compliance, efficiency, and risk management — ensuring we deliver advice that’s not only accurate and relevant but also strategically sound and future-focused.

By networking with specialist advisers and top lender decision-makers, we’re able to offer more flexible, tailored solutions for both residential and commercial clients.

So, whether you’re buying your first home, expanding your investment portfolio, or securing finance to grow your business, we’re equipped and ready to advocate for you in today’s rapidly evolving lending environment.

Tony Haworth Takes the Stage

Tony Haworth was a panellist at the AFG Next Finance Broker Conference 2025 A highlight of the conference was seeing Tony Haworth, our Partner and award-winning Commercial Finance Broker, featured as a panellist in the Commercial Lending Session.

Drawing on his extensive experience, including international and senior management roles, Tony shared practical, real-world insights on how brokers can deliver exceptional outcomes for business clients.

His key discussion points included:

The power of broad lender networks: Access to over 60 lenders and nearly 2,000 products give AAP clients greater choice and better outcomes.
Collaboration with specialist advisers: Working alongside tax, risk, and financial planning experts helps structure smarter, safer commercial lending solutions.
Flexibility and relationship-driven banking: Essential for businesses with complex or evolving needs.
Risk and control management: Practical strategies around cash flow analysis and tailored funding structures to ensure long-term success.
Global perspective: Insights from across Asia and the Pacific that help shape stronger, more resilient finance strategies here in Australia.

Conference attendees valued Tony’s practical approach and actionable advice, reaffirming AAP Finance Brokers’ reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking firm.

Highlights from AFG Next 2025

The conference was packed with engaging sessions and memorable moments, including:

Key lender updates and property market insights
Inspiring talks on health and wellbeing, featuring guest speaker Guy Leech
A strong focus on innovation and the future of mortgage broking
Celebrations of AFG winning Major Aggregator of the Year at the 2025 Australian Broking Awards
Networking activities that strengthened the broker community nationwide

The atmosphere was one of collaboration, optimism, and innovation — all set against the stunning backdrop of Cairns.

Bringing It All Back to You

Events like AFG Next 2025 aren’t just professional milestones for our team, they’re investments in our clients.

The insights, connections, and tools we bring back enable us to:

Deliver tailored recommendations and innovative lending strategies
Solve more complex loan scenarios with confidence and creativity
Maintain higher levels of service and responsiveness
Provide up-to-date, relevant advice in a fast-changing market

At AAP Finance Brokers, we thrive on continuous learning and connection. Staying at the forefront of the finance industry ensures that every recommendation we make is designed to help you achieve your business and property goals with clarity, confidence, and care.

Ready to Explore Your Next Opportunity?

Whether it’s residential, commercial, or asset finance, our team is here to help you make informed decisions backed by expertise, insight, and access to Australia’s leading lenders.