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.
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
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