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.
Complaints extension to end on 1 November
From 1 November, finance companies will need to respond to complaints that have already been through an IDR process in 21 days, as the temporary extension comes to an end
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Major bank to pay $15m for engaging unlicensed introducers
A big four bank has been ordered to pay a civil penalty of $15 million for engaging with unlicensed home loan introducers.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Brokers reveal what they want in an aggregator
The results of the 2020 Aggregator of Choice survey, run by Momentum Intelligence, are in – revealing the key areas where aggregators can improve their offering.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 18 Oct 2020
Further details of the Australian Business Growth Fund revealed
The inaugural CEO of the Australian Business Growth Fund has outlined further details of the newly incorporated fund.
GROWTH • Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Brokers increasingly writing loans with non-majors
The proportion of loans sent to non-major lenders by AFG brokers has risen in recent months, driven by a jump in refinance and upgrader activity.
BROKER • Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Building a Brokerage Strategy
With broker services needed now more than ever, having an efficient business operation is paramount. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to running a leading ...
BROKER • Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Record number of mortgage brokers writing commercial loans
The number of mortgage brokers writing commercial loans has hit a new high for the second time in a row, with the value of residential mortgages settled also markedly ...
BROKER • Wed, 14 Oct 2020
AFG brokers lodged record $18bn in 1Q21
More than $18 billion worth of loans were lodged by AFG brokers in the first quarter of FY21, the aggregator has announced, a record high fuelled by a surge in first home ...
BROKER • Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Mutual bank to move to ‘digital first’ strategy
Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has revealed that it is moving to a “digital first” strategy and will develop an online platform in due course.
LENDER • Tue, 13 Oct 2020