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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Westpac to scrap trail commissions in NZ

The major bank is currently holding discussions with aggregators about plans to scrap trail commissions for mortgage advisers in New Zealand.

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Brokers least favoured channel for First Home Guarantee Scheme

Despite a surge in interest, brokers are the least favoured channel for prospective buyers accessing the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme, according to a new survey.

BORROWER • Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Newcastle Greater Mutual reports record number of mortgagors in FY25

The mutual banking group’s home loan book rose 7 per cent over the financial year 2025, with a record 12,122 home buyers supported.

LENDER • Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers

A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched, but brokers are conspicuously missing from it.

BORROWER • Wed, 01 Oct 2025

Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ

The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary Suncorp Bank for the role.

LENDER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches

The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today, accelerating home buyer demand.

BORROWER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Darren Little, Smartmove

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, 30 Sep 2025

Banks adjust rate trajectory following RBA decision

Another major bank has pushed back its timings for the next cash rate reduction, after the Reserve Bank held the official cash rate for September–October.

BORROWER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025

CSLR recommendation could see costs plummet by 80%

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is recommending that payments are only made for capital loss, which would drastically reduce total costs, but negatively impact ...

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 29 Sep 2025

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