Annie Kane

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Annie Kane is the managing editor of Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. As well as leading the editorial strategy, Annie writes news and features about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation, fintechs and the wider lending landscape. She is also the host of the Elite Broker, New Broker, Mortgage & Finance Leader, Women in Finance and In Focus podcasts and The Adviser Live webcasts. Annie regularly emcees industry events and awards, such as the Better Business Summit, the Women in Finance Summit as well as other industry events. Prior to joining The Adviser in 2016, Annie wrote for The Guardian Australia and had a speciality in sustainability. She has also had her work published in several leading consumer titles, including Elle (Australia) magazine, BBC Music, BBC History and Homes & Antiques magazines.

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2 more majors back another rate hike this year

Both Westpac and CBA have updated their forecasts, now joining NAB in expecting an additional rate hike in May.

LENDER • Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Rob Ryan and Adrian Cunningham join non-bank lender

Reverse mortgage lender Inviva has welcomed industry veterans Rob Ryan and Adrian Cunningham to its senior leadership team as it builds its broker proposition.

LENDER • Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Wellness Wednesday: Jessie Spencer, Mason Finance Group

With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings

GROWTH • Tue, 03 Feb 2026

ASIC appoints first female chair

The financial services regulator has announced its new chairperson, revealing the agency will have its first female lead.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 02 Feb 2026

LMG sees record quarterly lodgements as FHB activity surges

First home buyer activity, buoyed by government initiatives, and ongoing investor activity resulted in record lodgements for LMG in the final quarter of 2025.

AGGREGATOR • Mon, 02 Feb 2026

ASIC levies 37% higher than forecast

Credit intermediaries will have to pay 37 per cent more in ASIC levies than originally estimated to cover extra enforcement costs from the financial year 2025.

GROWTH • Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Beyond Bank merger to take effect from 1 March

Members of Family First Bank have voted in favour of merging with Beyond Bank, with the merger expected to take effect from 1 March.

LENDER • Thu, 29 Jan 2026

MFAA calls on ASIC for clearer broker guidelines in regulatory guide

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has urged the corporate regulator to refine its advertising guidance to better reflect the legal obligations ...

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Bank merger ‘not in best interests of customers’

PNL’s second merger attempt has been abandoned, after its board and Great Southern Bank’s board determined that it would ‘not be in the best interests of its customers’

LENDER • Thu, 29 Jan 2026

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