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.
NAB exec to head up mutual bank
A member-owned bank has announced that it has appointed a new CEO and executive general manager of its retail banking business.
LENDER • Wed, 05 May 2021
Best of the Non-Banks: Product of Choice
While many non-bank lenders started as specialists servicing specific niches, they have been busy building on their successes and widening their reach. Annie Kane takes a ...
BORROWER • Wed, 05 May 2021
Automating broker loan assessments ‘on the priority list’: ANZ
The CEO of the major bank has confirmed that broker turnarounds are still taking too long, but added that the bank is focusing on digitisation and automation to speed up ...
BROKER • Wed, 05 May 2021
Treasury looks to update CDR to give brokers access
The Treasury will soon release for consultation new Consumer Data Right rules that will enable consumers to give brokers access to their banking data.
BROKER • Tue, 04 May 2021
The next steps for the Lendi Group
David Hyman, the CEO of the newly merged Lendi Group, speaks to The Adviser about what’s next for the Aussie and Lendi brands under the new Lendi Group.
BROKER • Tue, 04 May 2021
Major bank rolls out ‘no-interest’ credit card for SMEs
The major bank has launched a new, “no-interest” credit card for small-business customers that enables them to access up to $3,000 of credit.
LENDER • Sun, 02 May 2021
SMSF refinancing a ‘missed opportunity’ for brokers
A lack of awareness around refinancing SMSF loans means that brokers may be “missing out” on an opportunity to save clients money, according to a non-bank lender.
BROKER • Sun, 02 May 2021
Treasurer announces new ASIC chair and deputy chair
The federal Treasurer has announced the replacements for ASIC chair James Shipton and former deputy chair Daniel Crennan.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 29 Apr 2021
Steve Sampson becomes CCO of non-bank lender
An SME lender has appointed Bank of Sydney’s former head of third party, Steve Sampson, as its first chief commercial officer.
LENDER • Thu, 29 Apr 2021