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.
Brokers would not ‘thrive’ under advice model: NAB
The interim CEO of a major bank has told the House of Representatives that the mortgage broking industry is “not ready” and would “not thrive” under the advice model put ...
BROKER • Wed, 27 Mar 2019
SME lender appoints new MD
Fintech business lender Spotcap has announced that it has appointed a new MD for Australia and New Zealand to replace its outgoing MD, Lachlan Heussler.
LENDER • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Major bank raises rates on lines of credit
A big four bank has raised interest rates on lines of credit by 45 basis points, raising concerns from some brokers about the impact on borrowers and the potential rise ...
LENDER • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
In Focus: How digital change is transforming client expectations
Customer service and transparency have long been a drawcard for the broking industry. But as society becomes more accustomed to using and relying on technology, brokers ...
BROKER • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Shadow treasurer says government has ‘got it wrong’ on trail
In a clear stance on Labor’s trail position, Chris Bowen MP has said that the government’s response to the banking royal commission has “got it wrong”, particularly in ...
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Major banks provide update on introducer programs
Following NAB’s announcement that it would cease paying introducers from October this year, The Adviser asked the remaining big four banks what their stance was on ...
LENDER • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Major bank to end introducer payments
A big four bank has committed to cease paying referral payments to introducers in a bid to be “simpler and more transparent” following the banking royal commission.
LENDER • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Mortgage broker legal fund set to be established
Brokers are being asked to submit expressions of interest in whether they would support the establishment of a national mortgage broker legal fund that will determine ...
BROKER • Sun, 24 Mar 2019
Near-prime the ‘fastest-growing sector’ of lending
The lending landscape has changed dramatically over the past year, with near-prime lending becoming the fastest-growing sector and lenders beginning to see the rise of ...
GROWTH • Thu, 21 Mar 2019