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.
Former Resimac CEO joins Prospa board
Mary Ploughman, the former CEO of Resimac and current chairman of Plenti Group, is set to join Prospa’s board next week.
LENDER • Tue, 23 Feb 2021
Expanded BOQ Group to focus on mortgage growth
Brokers will continue to be “extremely important” to the expanded BOQ Group, as it looks to grow its mortgage book and roll out a direct digital mortgage offering next ...
GROWTH • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Trail book lender reports increase in retiring brokers
Trail Homes has revealed that its turnover has increased 56 per cent in a year, which it attributes to an increase in trail books being sold as more brokers retire.
LENDER • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
BOQ to acquire ME Bank for over $1bn
Bank of Queensland Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Members Equity Bank Limited for $1.325 billion.
LENDER • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
Submissions on RLO and BID extension released
More than 100 submissions into the bill repealing responsible lending laws – which includes extending the best interests duty to more brokers – have been released as ...
BROKER • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
90% of brokers want more government support
Nine in 10 brokers would like to see more government support for the industry this year, according to a new poll.
BROKER • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
Major brokerage welcomes new NSW state manager
Mortgage Choice has named Jason Mares as its new state manager for NSW, following the departure of David Ewens.
BROKER • Sun, 21 Feb 2021
Mortgage Choice reports second-highest settlement figures
Mortgage Choice settled more than $1 billion of loans a month in 1H21, resulting in the brokerage’s largest volume of settlements since 2017.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 18 Feb 2021
ABA launches financial assistance hub
The banking association has launched a financial assistance hub for those needing advice on repaying their mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, business loans or ...
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 18 Feb 2021