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.
Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers
A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched, but brokers are conspicuously missing from it.
BORROWER • Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary Suncorp Bank for the role.
LENDER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025
Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today, accelerating home buyer demand.
BORROWER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Darren Little, Smartmove
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, 30 Sep 2025
Banks adjust rate trajectory following RBA decision
Another major bank has pushed back its timings for the next cash rate reduction, after the Reserve Bank held the official cash rate for September–October.
BORROWER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025
CSLR recommendation could see costs plummet by 80%
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is recommending that payments are only made for capital loss, which would drastically reduce total costs, but negatively impact ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 29 Sep 2025
Companies named and shamed in new CSLR list
A detailed list of financial companies that have made compensation payments under the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has been published, as part of new move to ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 29 Sep 2025
Housing affordability second-highest ethical challenge
The cost of housing has been ranked as the second-highest ethical dilemma in Australia, according to a new report.
BORROWER • Sun, 28 Sep 2025
Non-banks fire up RMBS activity ahead of growth surge
Australia’s non-bank lenders are ramping up activity in the securitisation market, signalling preparations for a growth surge in the coming months.
LENDER • Sun, 28 Sep 2025