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.
Government moves to make electronic signatures permanent
The federal Treasurer has introduced to Parliament a bill to make permanent the reforms allowing companies to use technology to sign documents.
TECH • Thu, 21 Oct 2021
Non-major bank launches digital signatures
From today, customers of the non-major bank will be able to digitally review and sign home loan contracts and mortgage documentation.
LENDER • Wed, 20 Oct 2021
Lender BDM ratings reach new record high: Broker Pulse
Brokers have rated the support offered by lender business development managers at its highest level yet, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey.
LENDER • Tue, 19 Oct 2021
Non-bank founder-CEO resigns
The chief executive of a non-bank personal lender has resigned from the company he founded following nearly eight years of service.
LENDER • Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Unvaccinated Victorian brokers may risk fines if they work outside of home
Starting today (15 October), unvaccinated brokers across Victoria could be hit with fines of over $21,000 – or $100,000 for their company – if they work in offices ...
BROKER • Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance
Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo Financial, dedicated to helping brokers understand SME ...
BROKER • Thu, 14 Oct 2021
BOQ reports strong broker uptick
The non-major banking group saw broker channel growth of $1.1 billion in the financial year 2021, driven by “new and existing quality aggregators”.
BROKER • Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Association heads welcome Treasurer’s support of brokers
Following on from the federal Treasurer’s comments regarding the value of brokers, the two mortgage broker associations have welcomed his support.
BROKER • Tue, 12 Oct 2021
ANZ announces head of broker changes
The major bank has named a new acting head of broker distribution after confirming that Simone Tilley is changing roles.
BROKER • Tue, 12 Oct 2021