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.
Bank announces new head of broker
Great Southern Bank has appointed a new head of broker and insurance partnerships.
BROKER • Wed, 14 Jul 2021
Volt acquires non-bank lender
Volt Bank has fully acquired non-bank fintech Australian Mortgage, as it moves to deliver a digital mortgage solution at scale.
LENDER • Mon, 12 Jul 2021
Banjo launches bridging finance offering
The SME lender has launched a new bridging finance product to help businesses grow “uninterrupted” by delays.
LENDER • Sun, 11 Jul 2021
AFG brokers lodged $81bn in FY21
Brokers aggregating under AFG lodged more than $81 billion in home loans over FY21, after closing the year with a record quarter, new figures show.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 08 Jul 2021
Prime Capital expands BDM team
Three new business development managers have joined non-bank lender Prime Capital as it bolsters its broker support team.
LENDER • Thu, 08 Jul 2021
Home building insurance exempt from deferred sales regime
The Treasurer has confirmed that home building insurance and home and contents insurance will be exempt from the deferred sales model.
SALES & MARKETING • Thu, 08 Jul 2021
Resimac Asset Finance acquires stake in commercial finance company
The asset finance division of the non-bank lender is acquiring a stake in Sonder Equipment Finance in a bid to boost its broker distribution network.
LENDER • Wed, 07 Jul 2021
Assetline opens Melbourne office, hires state head
The short-term secured asset lender has opened a new office in South Yarra and hired a new director to continue the group’s property and construction funding expansion
LENDER • Wed, 07 Jul 2021
Loan fraud is greatest AML/CTF risk to non-banks: AUSTRAC
Loan application and identity fraud are the main threats to non-banks, the government agency has concluded, noting the sector’s reliance on third-party players.
LENDER • Tue, 06 Jul 2021