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 survey shows turnarounds remain top broker concern
A non-major bank has found that 86 per cent of brokers are most concerned about turnarounds at the moment, with three-quarters believing they’ve worsened this year.
BROKER • Thu, 29 Apr 2021
APRA approves NAB-86 400 deal
The prudential regulator has granted approval for the major bank to fully acquire neobank 86 400.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Recognising the Symond legacy
Following the news that Aussie CEO James Symond is to step down from his role, the industry has been reflecting on the Symond family’s contribution to mortgage broking in ...
LENDER • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
James Symond to leave Aussie
The CEO of Aussie, James Symond, is to step down from his role, marking the end of the Symond family’s leadership of the company they founded.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Non-major unveils new LMI offering
Gateway Bank has today unveiled a Monthly Premium LMI offering to help those with low deposits access a mortgage sooner.
LENDER • Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Associations call out majors for turnaround channel conflict
The FBAA and MFAA have hit out at the major banks regarding the disparity between “time to yes” for broker-lodged loans and those written through the proprietary channel
BROKER • Fri, 23 Apr 2021
Major brokerage launches direct-to-consumer offering
A major brokerage has launched its first online direct-to-consumer digital lending product in partnership with Tic:Toc.
BROKER • Thu, 22 Apr 2021
BOQ joins Aussie panel
The non-major lender has signed onto the lender panel of major brokerage Aussie, with brokers able to offer the loans from mid-May.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 21 Apr 2021
Major banks reveal major issue of abusive transactions
The big four banks have acknowledged that more needs to be done on abusive transactions, after identifying more than 100,000 threatening or abusive transactions in only ...
LENDER • Tue, 20 Apr 2021