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.
Banking group appoints group head of broker
MyState Group has appointed a new head of broker to lead the newly integrated third-party distribution teams across MyState and Auswide Bank.
LENDER • Thu, 03 Jul 2025
ASIC levies double for broking industry, prompting calls for a rethink
Levies from the financial services regulator will be more than double what they were last year, according to new ASIC estimates, leading to calls for a rethink.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Majors ramping up self-employed lending
The big four banks are continuing to develop their self-employed offerings, with Westpac becoming the last major bank to move to a one-year income assessment.
LENDER • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
James Angus becomes CEO of non-bank lender
Financial services veteran James Angus has been named the new CEO of a non-bank lender built for brokers.
LENDER • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Former brokerage director sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment
A former director of a brokerage has been sentenced for contempt of court involving ‘contumacious conduct of the most egregious kind’.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Bank’s former head of broker becomes a broker
The former head of broker at Great Southern Bank has become the new franchise owner of an Aussie franchise in NSW.
BROKER • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Will Hamer, Hamer Asset 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, 01 Jul 2025
Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger takes effect
The Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger has officially completed, with Qudos Bank assets transferring over to Bank Australia, but both brands remaining in market.
LENDER • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
ASIC sues loan agency over alleged unconscionable conduct
A small amount credit provider is being sued by the regulator for unconscionable debt recovery practices and unfair contract terms.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 30 Jun 2025