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 Broker: Creating an aspirational brokerage for high-net-worth clients
After a decade in banking, Estelle Dejean and her husband Devon Mohi started their own brokerage last year and have been rapidly growing their Queensland-based brokerage
GROWTH • Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Westpac announces new head of consumer bank
The major bank has appointed a new leader to head up consumer banking in an acting capacity following Jason Yetton’s departure.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Westpac welcomes new NSW/ACT general manager
The major bank has welcomed Ray Esho to its residential broker team as its new state general manager for NSW/ACT.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Chris Paterson and Rodney Cottam launch new endeavour
Resimac’s general manager for distribution and a regional sales manager have stepped down from their roles to focus full time on running a peak performance brand.
GROWTH • Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Mutual bank boards recommend merger to proceed
With due diligence having been completed on another mutual merger, both boards are now recommending that the deal proceed.
LENDER • Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Spencer Clarke, Cube Home Loans
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, 22 Apr 2025
Coalition outlines plans to accelerate housing approvals
The Coalition has pledged to clear residential development backlogs within 12 months and finalise existing residential development environmental approval applications.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Bank Australia-Qudos Bank members approve merger
Two mutual banks will proceed with their merger after receiving approval from their members.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Apr 2025
BOQ to roll out digital mortgage to brokers
While the lending group has pulled back on home lending through the broker channel amid a cost-cutting exercise, it will soon pilot a digital mortgage through the broker ...
LENDER • Wed, 16 Apr 2025