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.
Capita Finance announces new ownership, AFG takes minority stake
Brokers at Western Australia-based brokerage Capita Finance have acquired the company from its former owners, with aggregator AFG also taking a minority stake in the ...
BROKER • Sun, 10 May 2026
Brokers thanked for Macquarie’s 28% mortgage growth
Macquarie Bank’s loan book has grown 28 per cent in a year to make up 7 per cent of the Australian mortgage market, with brokers thanked for driving its success.
LENDER • Sun, 10 May 2026
‘The clock is at a minute to midnight’ ASIC calls for urgent focus on AI
The financial services regulator has issued an open letter to all licensees, urging them to bolster cyber defences against artificial intelligence.
TECH • Thu, 07 May 2026
When fraud is found, innocent brokers should not become collateral damage
The blanket freezing of innocent brokers’ businesses undermines natural justice and destroys professional credibility, writes broker mentor Phil Rice.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 07 May 2026
ANZ veteran joins AMP Bank as partnerships manager
AMP Bank has welcomed a new partnerships manager within the mortgage broker distribution team.
GROWTH • Tue, 05 May 2026
Westpac welcomes ‘improvement’ in proprietary lending
Proprietary lending has grown by 5 per cent in a year, as the major bank prioritises first-party channel originations to increase margins.
LENDER • Tue, 05 May 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Amol Khuntale, ASK Financials
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 ...
GROWTH • Tue, 05 May 2026
New Broker Q&A: Andrea McNaughton, Loan Market Razor
After a decade leading the Loan Market Group at a national level, Andrea McNaughton faced a life-altering health shock that saw her trading the corporate boardroom for ...
GROWTH • Mon, 04 May 2026
NAB proprietary flows hit 50% in March
The major bank has hit a “major milestone” of seeing half of new mortgage flows coming from its proprietary channel, according to its CEO.
LENDER • Sun, 03 May 2026