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.
Wellness Wednesday: Jordan Hagicostas, Aussie Prospect
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, 04 Feb 2025
Equilibria Finance appoints new member to leadership team
Sydney-based brokerage Equilibria Finance has restructured its leadership team, appointing Doug Mathlin as its new head of broker.
BROKER • Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Westpac brings forward rate cut forecast
Following the release of new inflation data, another major bank has said it expects the central bank to start the easing cycle next month.
LENDER • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Quarterly inflation data drops further, rate cut hopes rise
New CPI figures have shown that inflation continues to fall, stoking hopes that the central bank will start its easing cycle next month.
BORROWER • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Natalie Denyer, Birdie Wealth
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, 28 Jan 2025
Treasurer gives go-ahead for MyState-Auswide Bank merger
Two non-major banks are on track to merge next month, after the federal Treasurer approved their proposed merger scheme.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Firstmac fined $8m for failing to meet DDOs
The Federal Court has ordered the non-bank to pay $8 million in penalties for failing to meet its design and distribution obligations.
LENDER • Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Flint reveals new ownership structure
Sydney-based brokerage Flint has reshaped its ownership structure and leadership team following a merger with another brokerage.
BROKER • Thu, 23 Jan 2025
AFG welcomes new NSW partnerships manager
A business lending specialist has joined aggregation AFG as its new partnerships manager for NSW.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 23 Jan 2025