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.
Regulators take action against Bendigo for AML/risk management weaknesses
APRA and AUSTRAC have both taken action against the banking group in response to weaknesses in its money laundering risk management, non‑financial risk management ...
LENDER • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Equifax agrees to not block competitor access to income data
The credit bureau has entered into an enforceable undertaking, committing to not enter into any new agreements that prevent competitors from accessing electronic payroll ...
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
FBAA brokers encouraged to join financial literacy program
Members of the FBAA are being encouraged to join a financial literacy program that teaches Year 10 students about money matters.
BORROWER • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Government pledges $10bn for 100k FHB homes
The Treasury has announced the government will provide $10 billion over eight years to enable first home buyers to get into housing sooner.
BORROWER • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Qld reduces red tape for foreign investors
The Crisafulli government is reforming Queensland’s foreign acquirer duty and providing land tax foreign surcharge relief in a bid to boost housing supply.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Felix Katzen, Katzen Financial Group
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, 16 Dec 2025
Former Sydney broker banned for 10 years
A former Sydney-based mortgage broker has been banned from engaging in credit activities for 10 years and had their Australian credit licence cancelled.
BROKER • Tue, 16 Dec 2025
2 majors say rates will rise in February
CBA and NAB have both revised their cash rate forecasts and now expect the cash rate to increase in February, when the RBA next meets.
LENDER • Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Former Macquarie bankers join growing brokerage
Several Macquarie bankers have joined Ortus Financial to build a major independent debt advisory firm spanning residential, commercial, agri lending, and private banking
BROKER • Mon, 15 Dec 2025