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.
How non-bank lenders are pivoting amid COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the economy and impact funding lines, several non-bank lenders have begun pivoting to keep up with a rapidly changing ...
LENDER • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Scottish Pacific acquisition of CML progresses
The acquisition of debtor finance specialist CML Group by Scottish Pacific has progressed further after the main competitor to the deal withdrew its offer.
LENDER • Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Banks inundated with SME loan deferral requests
Nearly 10 per cent of major banks’ business customers have contacted their bank for loan relief, with NAB receiving a year’s worth of assistance calls in just one week, ...
LENDER • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Record number of mortgage brokers writing commercial
The number of mortgage brokers writing commercial loans has hit a new high, with the value of commercial loans settled by mortgage brokers coming in at just under $9 ...
BROKER • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Brokerage launches fundraiser for medical face masks
A Sydney-based brokerage that purchased and donated 30,000 medical-grade face masks to health professionals is now fundraising for a further 35,000 to help alleviate ...
BROKER • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Further details of $15bn lending fund released
Key aspects of the government’s new $15-billion Structured Finance Support Fund for smaller lenders, including its first investment, have been released.
BROKER • Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Neobank expands broker BDM team
86 400 has announced that it has appointed two new business development managers “to help build and grow [its] presence in the mortgage broking industry”.
BROKER • Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Government to put businesses in ‘hibernation’
The Prime Minister has revealed that a third stimulus package is on its way, as the government looks to “hibernate” Aussie businesses in a bid to help them survive the ...
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 27 Mar 2020
Lenders come out in force to support brokers
An increasing number of lenders, including CBA, have voiced their support of the broker channel, committing to pay trail on loans with paused repayments.
LENDER • Thu, 26 Mar 2020