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.
Elite Broker Q&A: Will Hamer, Hamer Asset Finance
Will Hamer successfully operates a high-volume, dual-branded asset finance brokerage by leveraging referral-based growth, family hiring, a flat-fee commission model, and ...
BROKER • Sun, 12 Oct 2025
MFAA and CAFBA meet to advance shared values
The boards of the MFAA and CAFBA have met to discuss the next phase of the associations’ strategic partnership following the signing of a memorandum of understanding ...
BROKER • Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Major bank welcomes new senior leaders
ANZ has welcomed a new group executive for its Australian retail bank, as well as a new group CRO and group CIO.
LENDER • Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Former neobank CEO disqualified for a period of 8 years
The former CEO and a non-executive director of collapsed neobank Xinja Bank have become the first people to be disqualified by ASIC for failing to comply with ...
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 08 Oct 2025
Former lender CEO joins PEXA
The former MoneyPlace CEO has joined PEXA as its new chief customer and commercial officer, alongside several other executive team appointments, as the settlement ...
TECH • Tue, 07 Oct 2025
People First Bank grows loan book to over $21bn
The banking group has seen its book grow to over $21 billion, noting its lending upgrades are helping it accelerate approvals.
LENDER • Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Ankur Ahluwalia, Smartfinn Advisors
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, 07 Oct 2025
Another major pushes back next rate cut call to February
ANZ now sees the first realistic chance for a rate cut in February, when the RBA should have a clearer picture that inflation is sustainably under control.
LENDER • Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Most Australian mortgagors remain resilient as pressures ease: RBA
Australian households with mortgages remain well-positioned to meet repayments and maintain financial buffers, even as many face ongoing budget pressures, according to ...
BORROWER • Mon, 06 Oct 2025