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.
Industry ‘disappointed’ with ANZ asset finance change
Asset finance groups have voiced disappointment at the major bank’s decision to only accept asset finance loans from broker clients if they are ANZ customers.
LENDER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Brokers urged to help ease anxiety over rising rates
The FBAA is calling on brokers to help clients understand the impact of rate rises after finding that the majority of borrowers don’t feel they could meet repayment ...
BROKER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Major bank to cease ‘one-off’ asset finance deals
From 1 December, the big four bank will only accept asset finance deals from existing customers and those with a bank account, it has been confirmed.
LENDER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
FBAA calls on brokers to heed COVID-19 directions
The broker association is encouraging brokers to familiarise themselves with COVID-19 regulations and government directions as the country opens up in earnest.
BROKER • Sun, 14 Nov 2021
SMEs unfairly penalised by large finance hurdles, warns Apricity
Small businesses are at risk of losing out on lucrative infrastructure jobs due to huge finance hurdles being set by large contractors, the SME finance lender has warned
BORROWER • Sun, 14 Nov 2021
AFCA extends pre-expulsion appeal deadline
Brokers will have an extra week to appeal their pre-expulsion notice or resolve their accounts before formal action is taken, it has been confirmed.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 12 Nov 2021
Plenti launches electric vehicle products
Electric vehicle loans have been launched to Plenti’s broker partners ahead of an anticipated rush of consumer uptake following Australia’s net-zero commitment.
LENDER • Thu, 11 Nov 2021
ASIC outlines ramifications of AFCA expulsion
With one day left for affected brokers to appeal AFCA pre-expulsion notices, ASIC has confirmed to The Adviser what the next steps would be if their AFCA membership is ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 08 Nov 2021
Exclusive interview: Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg
In October, federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg sat down for an exclusive interview with Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock. We unpack what the Treasurer had to say ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 08 Nov 2021