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.
Second phase of SME Guarantee Scheme launched
The second phase of the government’s Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme has launched, welcoming in new lenders and new product structures.
BORROWER • Thu, 01 Oct 2020
Red Cross to provide financial assistance in Victoria
The Victorian government has commissioned the Red Cross to provide support payments to those in Victoria who are not eligible for federal support.
GROWTH • Thu, 01 Oct 2020
Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing
Broker customers and direct-to-lender customers value different marketing messages, new research has found.
BROKER • Thu, 01 Oct 2020
AFG partners with MAB in joint venture
Major aggregator Australian Finance Group is set to become the joint venture partner of mortgage network Mortgage Advice Bureau in a new agreement.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 30 Sep 2020
Citi predicts broking industry to thrive
A new report from Citi Research has flagged the “value” in the broking sector to investors, showcasing the channel’s increasing market share and dominance over the branch ...
LENDER • Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Capify reopens book after closing equity round
The SME lender has announced that it is actively looking to provide finance to Australian SMEs once again, after securing a $14-million equity round.
LENDER • Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Mortgage Choice rolls out new franchise package
The major brokerage has launched a new franchise joining package as it continues to ramp up its recruitment efforts.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Aggregator heads to consult with government over credit changes
Several leaders of aggregation groups have noted the government’s proposed changes to responsible lending obligations, outlining that consultation will now take place to ...
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 28 Sep 2020
FBAA says ‘clawback fight’ is not over
While the regulations for clawback arrangements have now been set, the managing director of the FBAA has said that the “fight to bring balance and fairness” to clawback ...
BROKER • Wed, 23 Sep 2020