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.
Non-bank lender lists on the ASX
A lending and digital payments business has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with 1 billion shares on issue, valued at $2.6 billion.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Apr 2021
Broker platform announces new acquisition
Mortgage broker platform HashChing has acquired a document automation and collection company to help deliver efficiencies for brokers.
BROKER • Mon, 19 Apr 2021
Industry should demand ‘meaningful action’ on turnarounds
There is “no justification” for the delays in processing broker-lodged loans, the compliance manager of MoneyQuest has said, urging industry heads to be “more vocal and ...
GROWTH • Mon, 19 Apr 2021
NAB turnarounds range from 1-20 days, says CEO
Ross McEwan has confirmed that turnarounds differ depending on complexity and channel, with the direct channel able to approve “simple” loans in less than a day, while ...
LENDER • Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Citi to exit Australian consumer business
The investment banking company has announced that it is looking to sell its consumer banking business in Australia and 12 other markets.
LENDER • Thu, 15 Apr 2021
Non-major hires new state manager for Vic/Tas
A former broker and former Westpac state manager for home lending has been made Suncorp Bank’s first state manager for Victoria and Tasmania.
LENDER • Thu, 15 Apr 2021
MoneyQuest celebrates 100 franchises
The growing broker brand has opened its 100th franchise since becoming a franchise system in 2016.
BROKER • Thu, 15 Apr 2021
In Focus: Turnaround time channel conflict
The major banks have been experiencing some delays in loan approvals - but broker-lodged loans seem to be more badly impacted than the proprietary channel. The Adviser ...
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 15 Apr 2021
CBA CEO acknowledges turnaround time disparity
The CEO of the big four bank has acknowledged that “time to yes” between direct and broker channels is markedly different, which he suggested was partly due to high ...
LENDER • Thu, 15 Apr 2021