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.
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
Former Loan Market CEO joins Bridgit as COO
David McQueen, the former Loan Market CEO, is set to join non-bank lender Bridgit as its chief operating officer.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Former ASIC commissioner to chair BCCC
Sean Hughes, who helped spearhead the broking industry’s best interests duty, is set to chair the group responsible for ensuring banks comply with their code of practice
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 26 Jan 2026
AMP re-enters SMSF lending
A residential SMSF lending product with offset has been launched by the non-major bank, enabling brokers to digitally lodge SMSF loan applications.
LENDER • Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Nicole Taylor, MediFund and Loan Market Nicole Taylor & Kylie Rapson
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
BROKER • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Calls intensify for government to set up a bank
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on federal government to investigate the feasibility of establishing a government-owned bank.
BORROWER • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
AMP announces new CEO
A new CEO has been appointed at the non-major banking group, taking up the role from the outgoing CEO, who will retire in March.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Jan 2026