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.
Ban screen scraping to accelerate open banking adoption, say industry leaders
Senior leaders of the mortgage broking industry have suggested that banning screen scraping would help accelerate the adoption of open banking.
TECH • Sun, 24 Aug 2025
Broker use of open banking doubles, but CDR issues persist
Broker adoption of open banking has doubled over the past year, with 32,000 Australians sharing data with their broker, according to a new Frollo report.
TECH • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Prime lending fuels Pepper Money loan growth
Prime residential and commercial mortgages rose 171 per cent over the first half of FY2024–25, accounting for 70 per cent of new business at Pepper Money.
LENDER • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Trail book values rise as buyer demand increases
Brokers looking to buy or sell trail books are facing a stronger market, with rising multiples and more competitive bidding, according to TrailBlazer Finance.
BROKER • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Fuelling the future of broking: New Broker Academy 2025
In June, The Adviser hosted its ninth annual New Broker Academy, run in partnership with principal partner Bendigo Bank. Here, we unpack the highlights from the 2025 ...
BROKER • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Joseph Daoud, It’s Simple Finance
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, 19 Aug 2025
MyState Ltd to invest further in broker following merger
The CEO of MyState Limited has revealed incoming broker investment, including a new origination system, following strong growth in home lending and equipment finance ...
LENDER • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Prospa hires senior BDM in WA
The SME lender is ramping up for growth in Western Australia, welcoming a new senior BDM to lead the non-bank’s growing broker business in the state.
LENDER • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Women in Finance Summit 2025 launches
The RBA assistant governor (business services) is set to speak at the Women in Finance Summit 2025.
GROWTH • Sun, 17 Aug 2025