Annie Kane

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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.

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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

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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

‘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

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