Annie Kane

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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.

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Borrowers urged to ask lenders when they will action expected rate drop

While the consensus is that the central bank will reduce the cash rate again today, borrowers are being urged to ascertain how quickly their lender will pass on the ...

BORROWER • Mon, 07 Jul 2025

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Brokers welcome bank self-employed policy changes

Following several changes to major bank policies and requirements for self-employed borrowers, mortgage brokers suggest that non-banks are still leading the way in this ...

BORROWER • Mon, 07 Jul 2025

ING becomes Australia’s sixth-largest mortgage bank

The non-major bank has overtaken Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to become the sixth-largest bank by loan book size in the country.

LENDER • Mon, 07 Jul 2025

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What do brokers think of the major banks?

ANALYSIS As the big four banks compete for market share, they are adopting varied approaches to meet the changing expectations of brokers. But how do brokers rate the ...

LENDER • Sun, 06 Jul 2025

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outsource Financial launches new asset finance mentoring program

The aggregation group has launched a new mentoring program designed to help brokers train up in asset and equipment finance.

AGGREGATOR • Sun, 06 Jul 2025

CSLR levies drop by a third following revision

Credit intermediaries will see levies from the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort reduced by 32 per cent, following revised estimates.

COMPLIANCE • Fri, 04 Jul 2025

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

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