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.
Borrowers owe banks more than $2.3tn in mortgages
Home loan borrowers owe Australian banks more than $2.3 trillion, a new record high, according to new data.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
CBA to raise maximum LVR on construction loans
The major bank will increase the maximum loan-to-value ratio for construction loans later this month in a bid to “create more opportunities for Australians”.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
New scenario AI platform launches for brokers
A broker has built and launched a new AI-driven tool that helps brokers search and identify relevant lender policy information.
TECH • Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Samuel McDonald, Atlas Broker
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, 29 Apr 2025
New Broker: Creating an aspirational brokerage for high-net-worth clients
After a decade in banking, Estelle Dejean and her husband Devon Mohi started their own brokerage last year and have been rapidly growing their Queensland-based brokerage
GROWTH • Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Westpac announces new head of consumer bank
The major bank has appointed a new leader to head up consumer banking in an acting capacity following Jason Yetton’s departure.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Westpac welcomes new NSW/ACT general manager
The major bank has welcomed Ray Esho to its residential broker team as its new state general manager for NSW/ACT.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Chris Paterson and Rodney Cottam launch new endeavour
Resimac’s general manager for distribution and a regional sales manager have stepped down from their roles to focus full time on running a peak performance brand.
GROWTH • Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Mutual bank boards recommend merger to proceed
With due diligence having been completed on another mutual merger, both boards are now recommending that the deal proceed.
LENDER • Tue, 22 Apr 2025