In November 2025, Optimise Aggregation held its second annual conference and awards gala at SkyCity in Adelaide, welcoming national teams, brokers and other professionals from across Australia’s asset finance sector to celebrate outstanding achievements in the industry.

It was a record-breaking year for Optimise Aggregation. Owner Bill Tsouvalas said: “In just a few years, Optimise Aggregation has shaken up the industry to become one of the largest finance aggregators in Australia. 

“I’d like to extend congratulations to our entire group along with the award nominees and winners. We not only have some of the leading brokers in the country choosing Optimise Aggregation, but also incredible entrepreneurs. 

“One of the things that drove us to set up Optimise Aggregation was to give businesses the ability to improve efficiencies with our AFOS platform and focus instead on what they can do best by serving their customers.” 

The conference was a chance to bring the entire group together under one roof. Top performers from each region were recognised in four award categories. Here are this year’s winners:

Lenders’ Choice Broker of the Year 

Voted for by lenders, this award recognises brokers for their professionalism, collaboration and dedication to client success. 

Best Individual Brokerage of the Year 

Recognises an individual brokerage that has delivered outstanding results and service throughout the year.

Best Multiple Brokerage of the Year

Celebrates larger brokerages that have multiple team members and have shown strong performance, collaboration and client outcomes.

Emerging Broker of the Year

Highlights a rising broker making a significant impact in the industry.

Optimise Aggregation’s Head of Growth, Ahmad Elsmustapha, said: 

“Congratulations to all of our award winners and nominees. Our technology and systems have proven it doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced broker or just starting out. If you’ve got experience in the finance industry then Optimise Aggregation is who you should be speaking to.”

Steven Emms, owner of Speaking Finance, which won both Best Multiple Brokerage of the Year (VIC/TAS) and Lenders’ Choice Broker of the Year (VIC/TAS), said: 

“It’s been an outstanding year for our business. Our team worked exceptionally hard to deliver strong results for our customers across personal and commercial asset finance. With the support of Optimise Aggregation’s lending partners and the AFOS platform, we’ve been able to take our business to the next level.”