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.
AFG to withdraw Sparc loan following Volt closure
Following the “disappointing” news that Volt Bank is to close, Australian Finance Group has confirmed that it will be withdrawing its Volt-funded white label ...
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 29 Jun 2022
Volt Bank to hand back deposits and banking licence
Neo-lender Volt Bank is handing back customer deposits and will exit the banking industry, it has been revealed.
LENDER • Tue, 28 Jun 2022
Financial services firms announce merger, eye broking arm growth
Two Brisbane-based wealth businesses are set to merge to create a multidisciplinary professional services firm, with a growing mortgage broking arm.
GROWTH • Tue, 28 Jun 2022
Brokers now recognised on WA Offer and Acceptance form
Following engagement with the MFAA, the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has amended its Offer and Acceptance form to include brokers, in a move welcomed by the ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 26 Jun 2022
Industry CEOs and brokers sleep-out in aid of homelessness
Several chief executives and directors in the mortgage and finance industry will be spending a night without shelter to raise funds for those experiencing homelessness.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 22 Jun 2022
In Focus: Better Business Summit and Awards 2022
The Better Business Summit and Better Business Awards roadshow 2022 has now wrapped up, and what a few months it’s been! We unpack the key takeaways from the event with ...
BROKER • Tue, 21 Jun 2022
NSW confirms stamp duty reforms from 2023
First home buyers in NSW will be able to choose between an upfront payment or a smaller annual property tax from next year under First Home Buyer Choice reforms.
BORROWER • Mon, 20 Jun 2022
Turnarounds take back seat following stabilisation
Brokers are now less driven to choose a lender based on turnarounds, as time to initial credit decision has improved across the board, new data has found.
BROKER • Sun, 19 Jun 2022
Rate-decreasing loan launched for SMEs
SMEs with good repayment histories will see loan rates drop by 25 bps every six months as part of an “Australian first” loan launched by Lumi.
BORROWER • Thu, 16 Jun 2022