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.
Aussie to roll out more support functions to drive productivity
The major brokerage is set to scale a range of support mechanisms to its brokers to help save them time and improve customer interaction.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 20 Mar 2022
Shift releases data insights platform for brokers
The fintech has revamped its broker platform to give brokers access to detailed insights into their SME clients, in a bid to drive deeper relationships.
TECH • Sun, 20 Mar 2022
MyState hires new NSW/ACT regional manager
The non-major bank has welcomed PLAN’s former head of northern region as its new regional manager for NSW and ACT.
LENDER • Sun, 20 Mar 2022
Large banks at fastest turnarounds for 2 years
The banks that brokers most commonly use have reduced their turnarounds to under seven business days for the first time this decade, according to new data.
LENDER • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Over-55s home loan lender set to launch
A Western Australia-based fintech specialising in finance for borrowers aged over 55 is set to launch, with a broker offering expected by August.
BORROWER • Wed, 16 Mar 2022
Donelle Brooks to join Earlypay to ramp up broker presence
Cash-flow lender Earlypay will welcome Lend’s head of third party as its new national partnerships manager later this month, it has been confirmed.
LENDER • Tue, 15 Mar 2022
In Focus: The challenges and opportunities for SMEs
In this month’s episode of In Focus, partnered by OnDeck, we are looking at what small businesses are seeking finance for, the challenges and opportunities they are ...
BROKER • Tue, 15 Mar 2022
2020s will be the decade of opportunity for brokers: Bernard Salt
Leading demographer Bernard Salt has outlined that Australia’s obsession with property will continue to rise, creating a massive opportunity for brokers.
BORROWER • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
Brokers need to stop throwing leads away: MAB CEO
More business could be written by brokers if they had better lead nurturing pathways, the Mortgage Advice Bureau chief executive has said.
BROKER • Thu, 10 Mar 2022