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.
In Memoriam: Don Martyn, 1955-2019
Don Martyn, a long-serving broker and keen sailor, has passed away at the age of 64 following a heart attack.
GROWTH • Wed, 10 Apr 2019
Brokers of the future will offer ‘whole home’ experience
The banks and brokers “of the future” will deliver a “whole home” experience for customers, from mortgages to the products and services they need to move into that home, ...
BROKER • Tue, 09 Apr 2019
Prospa launches new line of credit facility
Following broker feedback, the small business lender has developed a new line of credit facility for SMEs.
LENDER • Mon, 08 Apr 2019
Winds of change
On 4 February, the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was publicly released, causing a ...
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 05 Apr 2019
Labor ‘sticks to their guns’ on broker commissions
The CEO of a mortgage neo-lender met with shadow treasurer Chris Bowen this week, suggesting that Labor is “sticking to their guns” on broker commissions.
BROKER • Thu, 04 Apr 2019
Broking industry heads tentatively welcomes Coalition’s budget
Several members of the mortgage broking industry have voiced support of the Coalition government’s budget for 2019-20 but lamented the lack of stimulus for the property ...
LENDER • Wed, 03 Apr 2019
Budget 2019-20 released
The Coalition government has released its budget for 2019-20, which includes an extension and increase in the instant asset write-off for SMEs, and nearly $700 million to ...
GROWTH • Tue, 02 Apr 2019
New commercial finance diploma set to launch
A new diploma specialising in commercial and asset finance is set to launch next month, enabling brokers and bankers to become qualified specialists in this area.
GROWTH • Mon, 01 Apr 2019
Profile: Damian Percy reflects on his legacy
After nearly 20 years with the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group, Damian Percy, the former head of strategic partnerships, left the bank earlier this month. He speaks to ...
GROWTH • Sun, 31 Mar 2019