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.
NSW mortgages rose 14% in 2020
Mortgage volumes in the country’s most populous state grew 14 per cent in 2020, driven by strong refinance activity, new figures have revealed.
BORROWER • Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Resimac celebrates 35th anniversary
The non-bank lender has marked its 35th year of operations, reflecting on its progress since 1985.
LENDER • Tue, 29 Dec 2020
ASIC drops investigation into Westpac
The financial services regulator has concluded its investigation into Westpac’s alleged breaches of anti-money laundering laws and does not intend to take any ...
LENDER • Tue, 29 Dec 2020
COVID-19 debt relief measures to change this week
Temporary changes to debt relief and bankruptcies brought into being in March will cease on Friday, with the bankruptcy threshold lifted.
LENDER • Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Our top 5 podcasts of 2020
The Adviser has had a big 2020, pushing out more podcasts this year than ever before. Here, we reveal the most-listened-to episodes of the year.
SALES & MARKETING • Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Brokers to play key role in supporting SMEs in 2021
Brokers can play a key role in helping the small-business sector navigate the challenges and opportunities as financial assistance pares back and the economy recovers, ...
BROKER • Sun, 27 Dec 2020
Moula welcomes new head of strategic partnerships, BDMs
Business lender Moula has hired three new business development managers and welcomed its first head of strategic partnerships.
GROWTH • Wed, 23 Dec 2020
Government calls for informants to flag illegal foreign buyers
The federal government has launched a new “tip off” campaign that urges people to inform on foreigners suspected of illegally purchasing Australian residential real ...
BORROWER • Tue, 22 Dec 2020
Neobank grows broker support team
Fintech lender 86 400 has hired a WA-based BDM, and is expected to bring in two more BDMs to support brokers as it expands its lending operations.
BROKER • Tue, 22 Dec 2020