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.
Government welcomes 2 ACCC commissioners
The Albanese government has confirmed two full‑time commissioners of the competition watchdog for five-year terms.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Brokers to pay 1.4% share of special CSLR levy
A special levy of $47.3 million will be applied “broadly” across the finance industry, with just $667,529 coming from brokers.
BROKER • Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Further rate cuts ‘not needed’: RBA governor
Hopes of further easing have been quashed by the governor of the central bank, who has confirmed that “additional cuts are not needed”.
BORROWER • Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Katrina Rowlands, Mortgage Success
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, 09 Dec 2025
RBA makes final rate call of the year
The Monetary Policy Board of the central bank has revealed its final cash rate decision of the year.
BORROWER • Tue, 09 Dec 2025
No Christmas present expected from the RBA today
The market is generally expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold the cash rate steady today, but expectations are mounting that the next rate movement may be ...
BORROWER • Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Broker market share continues to dominate
The latest quarterly broker market share results have been released, showing mortgage brokers are still facilitating more than three-quarters of all new mortgages.
BROKER • Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Arrests made after Bendigo Bank identifies potential money laundering
Four arrests have been made in relation to alleged money laundering activity at one of its branches.
LENDER • Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Majors and Macquarie may become part of a new regulatory tier
The five largest lenders in Australia will be pushed into a new prudential framework tier, as part of a proposed move by APRA to create proportionate regulation.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 05 Dec 2025