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.
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
Aggregator launches new business diagnostic tool for brokers
PLAN Australia has launched a new tool that aims to help brokers analyse their business and identify opportunities and solutions for improved business performance.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Conflicted remuneration defined in new regulations
The federal government has released final regulations that define conflicted remuneration and when it cannot be accepted by mortgage brokers.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Final clawback regulations released
The final regulations for mortgage brokers focusing on the new clawback requirements and conflicted remuneration have been released by government.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
ASBFEO reiterates call for more SME support
SME advisers – including brokers, accountants and financial planners – have “never been more important”, the ASBFEO has said, reiterating her call for more support to ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 21 Sep 2020