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Mortgage Choice broker Richard Brown was named the New Broker of the Year 2025 at the Australian Broking Awards 2025. Here, we learn more about how he went from a career in advertising to becoming the nation's top new broker.
Q: How did it feel to win the national New Broker of the Year award?
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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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