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.
MoneyMe welcomes new board member, approves funding structure
The personal lending fintech has appointed an experienced chief financial officer to its board of directors, and agreed revised corporate debt terms.
LENDER • Thu, 22 Dec 2022
CIO appointed for Heritage–People’s Choice merged entity
As the merger of People’s Choice and Heritage Bank enters its final stage, another senior executive appointment has been confirmed for the new group.
LENDER • Wed, 21 Dec 2022
Banjo appoints new CRO to replace co-founder
The SME lender has welcomed a new chief risk officer as the predecessor and co-founder moves to a non-executive role.
LENDER • Wed, 21 Dec 2022
Personal lender Alex Bank becomes full bank
Brokers will now have access to a new bank, as APRA has granted a full banking licence to a neobank.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Dec 2022
Lower ASIC levies a ‘welcome Christmas present’
The mortgage broker associations have welcomed the news that ASIC levies will be lower than forecast this year due to lower enforcement activity.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 20 Dec 2022
Elite Broker Q&A: Melissa Ashcroft, AAA Mortgages
Melissa Ashcroft from AAA Mortgages chats to The Adviser about being named Commercial Finance Broker of the Year 2022 at the Women in Finance Awards, and her top tips for ...
BROKER • Tue, 20 Dec 2022
Criminal proceedings against CBA dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed criminal proceedings brought against CBA after finding they were statute barred.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
Why is SMSF lending taking off?
The SMSF lending market has been booming in recent years, with non-banks increasingly stepping up to the plate to offer limited recourse borrowing arrangements for ...
LENDER • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
ASIC industry costs $2.2m less than forecast
A total of $8.676 million will be charged to credit intermediaries to cover ASIC’s regulatory costs for the year, nearly $2 million less than anticipated.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 19 Dec 2022