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.
Broker breaches guidance expected in ‘early 2021’
ASIC will release a new regulatory guide on the application of the incoming law on ACL breach reporting for consultation “in early 2021”.
BROKER • Wed, 28 Oct 2020
Uno pilots new broker referral model
Online mortgage platform uno has launched its first partnership with external brokers, referring uno customers to nMB brokers in a move to provide more choice to ...
BROKER • Tue, 27 Oct 2020
ASIC deputy chair Crennan resigns
ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan QC has resigned from his role following Friday’s revelations that the regulator may have incorrectly paid $70,000 worth of his rental ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 25 Oct 2020
RAMS to move to ‘simplified’ business model
The Westpac-owned brand will officially become a single-brand mortgage lender from next month, only offering RAMS products and services.
LENDER • Sun, 25 Oct 2020
WA extends home building grant construction deadline
The WA government has extended the deadline for when construction must start on new homes bought with the Building Bonus grant.
LENDER • Sun, 25 Oct 2020
ASIC chair 'steps aside' over relocation expenses
The chairman of the financial services regulator has "stepped aside" from his position, effective immediately.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 23 Oct 2020
ING, Citi reduce investor rates
The two non-major banks have announced that they are reducing interest rates on a range of new-to-bank investor loan applications.
BORROWER • Thu, 22 Oct 2020
Major banks open New Home Guarantee waitlists
The two major banks on the FHLDS are opening their waitlists for the additional 10,000 places under the New Home Guarantee from today.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Millennials prioritising home ownership
The Millennial generation is the largest cohort prioritising home ownership over lifestyle aspirations, new data from Bankwest has found.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Oct 2020