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.
Former Loan Market CEO joins Bridgit as COO
David McQueen, the former Loan Market CEO, is set to join non-bank lender Bridgit as its chief operating officer.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Former ASIC commissioner to chair BCCC
Sean Hughes, who helped spearhead the broking industry’s best interests duty, is set to chair the group responsible for ensuring banks comply with their code of practice
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 26 Jan 2026
AMP re-enters SMSF lending
A residential SMSF lending product with offset has been launched by the non-major bank, enabling brokers to digitally lodge SMSF loan applications.
LENDER • Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Nicole Taylor, MediFund and Loan Market Nicole Taylor & Kylie Rapson
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
BROKER • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Calls intensify for government to set up a bank
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on federal government to investigate the feasibility of establishing a government-owned bank.
BORROWER • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
AMP announces new CEO
A new CEO has been appointed at the non-major banking group, taking up the role from the outgoing CEO, who will retire in March.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Jan 2026
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