Annie Kane

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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.

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ASIC levy to cost broking industry over $10m

The cost of regulating credit intermediaries in 2019-20 is estimated to be $10.1 million, according to ASIC, a 53 per cent increase on last year.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 14 Jun 2020

Associations welcome ASIC BID update

The FBAA and MFAA have both welcomed the news that ASIC will soon publish a new regulatory guide on how to comply with the incoming best interests duty.

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 11 Jun 2020

Lockdown triggering more retirement conversations

More brokers are looking to retire or semi-retire after spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, according to a trail book buyer.

LENDER • Thu, 11 Jun 2020

New BID guidance imminent

ASIC has revealed that it will soon publish its regulatory guide for mortgage brokers on how it will assess compliance with the best interests duty obligations.

BROKER • Wed, 10 Jun 2020

CBA faces class action over credit insurance

A class action has been filed against Commonwealth Bank in relation to allegations that the major bank sold its customers “junk” credit card and personal loan insurance

LENDER • Wed, 10 Jun 2020

NSW launches $36m project to tackle homelessness

NSW state government has launched its largest housing response dedicated to rough sleepers, providing $36 million into a new project to secure rental housing and support ...

GROWTH • Tue, 09 Jun 2020

Government extends instant asset write-off deadline

The federal Treasurer has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off scheme by six months to help businesses buy new and second-hand assets and help improve cash flow

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 08 Jun 2020

Industry CEOs to participate in Vinnies Sleepout

Several CEOs and heads of finance companies operating in the broker channel will be taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout fundraiser next week to raise funds for ...

GROWTH • Sun, 07 Jun 2020

Low repayment loan for brokers launches

Specialist lender TrailBlazer Finance has launched a new low repayment loan for mortgage brokers and financial planners.

BROKER • Wed, 03 Jun 2020

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