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.
Wellness Wednesday: Katie Thomas, Focus Finance
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, 25 Nov 2025
Former private lender director banned following fraud conviction
A former director of a private lender and brokerage has been permanently banned from the financial services and credit industries after being convicted of fraud.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 25 Nov 2025
Three-quarters of brokers impacted by fraud or scams this year
Almost three-quarters of mortgage brokers have been impacted by scams or fraud over the last 12 months, a sharp increase from the 26 per cent reported last year.
BROKER • Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Housing Australia to open new funding round in January
The third and largest funding round for the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility will open in January to help deliver more than 21,000 social and affordable homes.
GROWTH • Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Sebastian Watkins named next CEO of Lendi Group
The major brokerage and fintech brand has announced that it has appointed Sebastian Watkins as its new CEO, starting 1 January 2026.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Bank Australia completes second bank acquisition
More than 29,000 customers will now join Bank Australia, following the formal completion of its second bank acquisition this year.
LENDER • Sun, 23 Nov 2025
Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – the big business of business finance
Welcome to The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week’s biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized ...
LENDER • Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Commercial Finance Awards 2025 winners revealed
Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and businesses have been crowned at the Commercial Finance Awards 2025, held at the Four Seasons, Sydney, on Friday, 21 ...
BROKER • Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Turnarounds blowout as loan demand soars
Brokers are reporting delays in turnaround times across the lending market, as home loan demand ramps up.
LENDER • Wed, 19 Nov 2025