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.
‘You can’t ignore marketing’: Brokers told to build brand, trust
A marketing specialist has pushed brokers to position themselves as a brand and business owner rather than an employee, and master the fundamentals of marketing and sales
SALES & MARKETING • Mon, 08 Aug 2022
Automation is changing, not replacing, the role of finance brokers
With reports suggesting that technology and automation will make finance brokers and accountants redundant, futurist Mark Pesce says these roles will change, not ...
TECH • Sun, 07 Aug 2022
Refinancing competition accelerating channel conflict, brokers warn
As refinancing activity hits record levels, brokers have been experiencing an increase in channel conflict behaviours from lenders when it comes to the point of discharge
BROKER • Wed, 03 Aug 2022
Tic:Toc to offer broking services
The mortgage fintech is partnering with AFG to enable its users to access broking services if they fall outside their lending criteria.
LENDER • Mon, 01 Aug 2022
Finspo eyes growth following $3m funding raise
The digital mortgage brokerage has secured $3 million of funding and acquired a mortgage book as it looks to scale its home loans team.
GROWTH • Mon, 01 Aug 2022
The top questions to ask clients to demonstrate your value
Celebrating her 25th year in industry, broker Katrina Rowlands from Mortgage Success reveals the top questions she’s found to help cement her value to clients.
GROWTH • Sun, 31 Jul 2022
Westpac to roll out digital loan to brokers next year
The broker channel will be able to utilise the big four bank’s new digital mortgage process following its roll-out to select direct customers at the end of this year.
TECH • Wed, 27 Jul 2022
FBT removed for electric cars
A new bill has been introduced to Parliament to remove fringe benefits tax on electric cars, in a bid to make them more affordable.
BORROWER • Wed, 27 Jul 2022
NLG launches accountant-broker collab program
The boutique aggregator has launched a new Accountant-Broker Collaboration Program that aims to "supercharge" referrals and boost lead generation.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 26 Jul 2022