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.
When will the RBA meet in 2026?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has published its 2026 Monetary Policy Board meeting dates, with the first meeting of the year set for 2–3 February.
BORROWER • Sun, 28 Dec 2025
All 4 major banks tracking broker sentiment
All four major banks are now participating in Broker Pulse in a bid to better understand broker sentiment and listen to feedback from the third-party channel.
LENDER • Tue, 23 Dec 2025
Is it important for brokers to walk the walk and talk the talk?
Mortgage brokers who invest in property themselves are best placed to offer investor credit advice, according to brokerage Home Loan Experts.
BROKER • Mon, 22 Dec 2025
Inquiry urges government to ‘rightsize’ the Consumer Data Right
Reforming Australia’s data-sharing regime, so it’s simpler, cheaper, and more practical for businesses and consumers would unlock productivity gains, according to the ...
GROWTH • Mon, 22 Dec 2025
New small business ombudsman announced
A new Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has been appointed to take over from Bruce Billson on 11 March 2026.
BORROWER • Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – a flurry of last-minute regulatory activity
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 insights
BORROWER • Fri, 19 Dec 2025
ANZ hit with record $250m ASIC penalty for systemic misconduct
The major bank has been ordered to pay $250 million in penalties – the largest combined ASIC penalty ever secured against a single company – after admitting widespread ...
LENDER • Fri, 19 Dec 2025
Productivity Commission calls for corporate tax and regulatory overhaul
Forty-seven recommendations have been put forward to improve Australia’s productivity, including an urgent reform of corporate tax and regulatory systems.
GROWTH • Fri, 19 Dec 2025
Brokerage faces more legal action over alleged underpayments of staff
A mortgage broking business and its former manager are facing new legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman over allegations of underpaying staff and adverse action.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 18 Dec 2025