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.
Majors and Macquarie may become part of a new regulatory tier
The five largest lenders in Australia will be pushed into a new prudential framework tier, as part of a proposed move by APRA to create proportionate regulation.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 05 Dec 2025
ING opens up self-employed policy
ING Australia has expanded its self-employed lending policy, introducing new income verification options and loosening rules around company ownership and trust structures
LENDER • Fri, 05 Dec 2025
New head of distribution appointed at Rate Money
Mortgage franchise group Rate Money, which specialises in self-employed loans, has welcomed a new head of sales and distribution.
BROKER • Thu, 04 Dec 2025
RACQ sells lending and deposit book
More than 90,000 customers from RACQ will soon be moved to another lender, following RACQ’s decision to sell its $2.7 billion loan book and $2.5 billion deposits.
LENDER • Wed, 03 Dec 2025
83% believe housing situation is critical to mental wellbeing
The vast majority of Australians believe that their housing situation plays a vital role in their mental wellbeing, according to new research.
BORROWER • Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Women in Finance Podcast: Shifting the dial – How ANZ is championing women in finance
Momentum Media was proud to bring the Women in Finance community together for the 2025 Women in Finance Summit and Awards in Sydney – a day and night celebrating ...
LENDER • Wed, 03 Dec 2025
More than half of brokers currently using non-bank lenders
Brokers are increasingly turning to non-banks for lending solutions, with new Broker Pulse data showing that broker usage hit a three-year high in October 2025.
BROKER • Tue, 02 Dec 2025
Perth to become Australia’s third most expensive capital by 2027
Perth will overtake Melbourne as the third most expensive capital city in Australia in 2027 if the current growth trajectory continues, according to Westpac’s economics ...
GROWTH • Tue, 02 Dec 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Dom Vaughan, Aussie Liverpool
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, 02 Dec 2025