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.
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
‘Responsible lending’ issues among top consumer complaints
Credit cards and home loan issues were the most complained-about products in financial year 2021, with responsible lending issues frequently cited, according to AFCA.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 05 Jul 2021
Treasury launches consultation on giving brokers CDR data
Stakeholders have until 30 July to respond to a consultation on new rules that will allow consumers to share their open banking data with mortgage brokers.
BROKER • Sun, 04 Jul 2021
Westpac sues Forum Finance for potential fraud
The big four bank has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Forum Finance Pty Ltd for an alleged $200-million fraud relating to equipment leases.
LENDER • Fri, 02 Jul 2021
Bank CEOs quizzed on turnaround differentials
The standing committee on economics has sought clarity from several non-major bank CEOs as to why there is a huge range in broker turnarounds between major and non-major ...
LENDER • Thu, 01 Jul 2021
Brokers urged to be vigilant when buying/selling trail books
EOFY and the beginning of the new financial year are a peak time for finance scams. Brokers are being urged to be vigilant when engaging with individuals on buying and ...
BROKER • Thu, 01 Jul 2021
BOQ completes ME Bank acquisition
ME Bank has officially become part of the BOQ Group following completion of the $1.32-billion deal.
LENDER • Thu, 01 Jul 2021