WCFF: Beyond the Banks: Real Solutions for Real Scenarios

In today’s market, not every deal fits neatly within traditional bank policy — and that’s where opportunity lies. Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum for a practical, insight-driven session with Craig Stuart, Head of Commercial at MA Money, exploring how private credit can provide solutions when conventional pathways fall short.

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In today’s market, not every deal fits neatly within traditional bank policy — and that’s where opportunity lies. Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum for a practical, insight-driven session with Craig Stuart, Head of Commercial at MA Money, exploring how private credit can provide solutions when conventional pathways fall short.

 

Through real deal examples, this session will highlight how to identify suitable opportunities, structure flexible solutions, manage risk and present strong submissions in the private credit space. Designed for brokers and advisers looking to strengthen their commercial capability, the session delivers practical insights you can apply immediately to support clients with complex scenarios.

 

DATE: Wednesday 29 April 2026

TIME: 2:00PM - 3:00 PM AEST

WHERE: ZOOM (Link sent after registration)

SPEAKERS: Craig Stuart - Head of Commercial MA Money & Hosted by Donelle Brooks - Head of Forum for the WCFF

 

Why should Brokers and Advisers attend the webinar?

  • Expand your deal capability – structure commercial scenarios that fall outside traditional bank policy.
  • Increase deal confidence – understand when private credit is the right solution and how to position it clearly with clients.
  • Learn from real scenarios – hear practical insights from real deals, including what works and why.
  • Strengthen submissions – improve how you present deals to increase speed, certainty and approval outcomes.
  • Unlock more opportunities – gain an edge in a tighter credit environment with alternative funding knowledge.


Who should attend the webinar?

  • Commercial brokers looking to expand beyond traditional bank solutions
  • Residential brokers wanting to confidently step into commercial transactions
  • Advisers managing complex or time-sensitive client scenarios
  • Aggregator members seeking practical private credit insights
  • Finance professionals wanting to strengthen deal structuring capability in 2026

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