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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Senate opens inquiry on consumer credit reforms

The Senate is accepting submissions to its inquiry into the repeal of responsible lending and the extension of the best interests duty obligations.

BORROWER • Mon, 14 Dec 2020

Two new ACCC commissioners appointed

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced two new commissioners of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, who will serve for five years.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 13 Dec 2020

Regulatory guide to ‘game changer’ DDO released

Lenders and brokers will need to take a consumer-centric approach to how they design and distribute mortgages, as outlined in a new regulatory guide from ASIC.

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 10 Dec 2020

The opening up of data

On 1 November, the Consumer Data Right was expanded to include mortgage data for the first time. We take a look at how the new regime applies, what it means for brokers, ...

SALES & MARKETING • Thu, 10 Dec 2020

NZ looks to reinstate LVR restrictions

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is looking to bring in loan-to-value restrictions on “high-risk lending” from 1 March 2021 to “reduce risks to financial stability”, but ...

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 09 Dec 2020

Consumer credit reforms introduced into Parliament

The bill surrounding the extension of the best interests duty and removal of responsible lending obligations has been introduced into Parliament.

BORROWER • Wed, 09 Dec 2020

Home lending specialist joins Brighten Home Loans

The non-bank lender has appointed its first manager of business analytics and operations, as it continues to rapidly grow its operations.

BROKER • Tue, 08 Dec 2020

Online brokerage offers super contributions to borrowers

uno Home Loans has partnered with Super-Rewards to offer borrowers superannuation contributions when they use the loanScore service or apply for a loan.

BROKER • Tue, 08 Dec 2020

ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry tentatively welcomed

The heads of the FBAA and MFAA have both tentatively welcomed the final report on the Home Loan Price Inquiry, particularly noting the recommendations to improve the ...

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 07 Dec 2020

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