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.
New population forecasts put focus back on housing target
The Australian population is forecast to reach 28.6 million by June 2029, according to new forecasts, which could put housing targets under further pressure.
BORROWER • Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Viking Aggregation officially launches
The aggregation group has begun onboarding brokers for its residential and commercial offering and appointed an industry veteran as its chairman.
GROWTH • Sun, 18 Jan 2026
HESTA sees record downsizer contributions
A strong spring selling season in 2025 resulted in industry super fund HESTA seeing a record year for downsizer contributions.
BORROWER • Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Three-quarters of mortgagors say their financial health has improved
Mortgage holders are feeling more confident about their finances, while those without debt are growing more pessimistic, according to a consumer survey.
GROWTH • Wed, 14 Jan 2026
NGM Group celebrates $500m debt issuance
The mutual banking group has completed a $500 million debt issuance, marking the largest transaction of its kind ever undertaken by an Australian mutual bank.
LENDER • Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Inovayt enters Adelaide with brokerage acquisition
Major brokerage Inovayt has expanded into South Australia for the first time, acquiring the mortgage arm of a large Adelaide-based real estate business as part of its ...
BROKER • Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Steph Thomas, Loan Market Ignite
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, 13 Jan 2026
Spending surge adds fuel to February rate hike calls
The amount of money being spent by households continues to grow ahead of expectations, with new ABS figures showing strong rises in services and goods spending.
BORROWER • Mon, 12 Jan 2026
TMB rolls out new brand promise following strategic review
Teachers Mutual Bank has launched a new brand promise of ‘where good meets money’ in a move to provide ‘contemporary relevance’.
LENDER • Mon, 12 Jan 2026