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.
‘We deeply regret’ PLAN, Choice commission payment delays: Sam White
Delays with commissions being paid to PLAN and Choice brokers are expected to correct by next month, with the executive chairman saying the company “deeply regrets” the ...
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 23 Jan 2022
AFG broker lodgements hit new record
Brokers aggregating under the group wrote a record $92 billion of loans in 2021, with the largest proportion lodged in the final quarter.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Lender turnarounds lengthening again
Brokers have reported that lenders are at their slowest time to reach an initial credit decision in seven months.
LENDER • Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Guide released on giving brokers CDR data
The OAIC has released new guidance explaining the key privacy obligations relating to how CDR disclosures should be given to “trusted advisers”, including mortgage ...
BROKER • Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Industry in ‘incredibly strong position’ ahead of rem review
The MFAA has said the industry is in an “incredibly” and “exceptionally” strong position ahead of the broker remuneration review this year.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 04 Jan 2022
How the shape of the broking industry changed in 2021
The year 2021 has been another turbulent one, with a massive amount of structural change taking place in the franchise and aggregation space this year. We review how the ...
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 30 Dec 2021
Australian Broking Awards 2021: Photo highlights
The photos are back from the Australian Broking Awards 2021! Can you spot yourself?
BROKER • Tue, 28 Dec 2021
Financial Services and Credit Panel granted statutory powers
The Financial Services and Credit Panel is set to be given new powers, commencing 1 January 2022.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 22 Dec 2021
AFG completes aggregator acquisition
The major aggregator has completed its acquisition of a 75 per cent stake in Fintelligence.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 22 Dec 2021