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 workloads increasing during COVID-19 pandemic
More than a third of brokers have seen their workload increase due to the coronavirus pandemic, but two-fifths have reported a drop in revenue, according to a major ...
BROKER • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
CBA to move to minimum repayments next week
The big four bank will automatically move mortgage customers to minimum P&I repayments next week to provide “financial support” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
LENDER • Sun, 19 Apr 2020
Top tips for staying across your legal obligations
The heads of a lender, aggregator and brokerage have shared their top three tips for brokers looking to stay across their legal obligations and regulatory change.
LENDER • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Court backs ASIC’s ban on short-term lending model
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal made by a short-term lender to overturn ASIC’s product intervention order that banned its loan structure.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
CIF welcomes new co-chairs
The Combined Industry Forum has announced who will replace Anthony Waldron and Mark Haron as leaders of the group following the completion of their terms.
GROWTH • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
FBAA releases broker support package
The broker association has said it will freeze membership fee reviews and allow members to pay fees in instalments, as part of a new COVID-19 support package.
BROKER • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Concerns raised over unconditional approvals
The MFAA is working to ascertain how lenders will treat borrowers with unconditional approvals that are facing “pre-settlement hardship” as a result of COVID-19.
GROWTH • Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Aggregator launches COVID-19 Action Plan calculator
AFG has released a new calculator that helps brokers explain to customers how repayment variations on their loans will impact their loan balances over time.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Better Business Awards 2020: The Winners
We showcase the winners of the Better Business Awards 2020; the outstanding brokers, BDMs, support staff and offices that are leading the way
GROWTH • Wed, 08 Apr 2020