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.
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
Third party veteran to leave bank after nearly 20 years
Adelaide Bank’s former general manager of third party – and current head of strategic partnerships at Bendigo and Adelaide – is to leave his role next week.
LENDER • Thu, 21 Mar 2019
81% of upgraders would use a mortgage broker
The vast majority of broker customers looking to buy an “upgraded” property would use a broker to fund the purchase, but nearly a fifth of upgraders are stressed about ...
BROKER • Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Brokers outline trail value to shadow assistant treasurer
A group of brokers, aggregators and lenders have met the shadow assistant treasurer in Canberra to discuss the future of mortgage lending and the ramifications of ...
BROKER • Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Top tips for new brokers from an award-winning broker
Faris Dedic, broker and director of Red Door Financial Group and winner of the Best Newcomer award, provides his top tips for new brokers.
BROKER • Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Leading WA brokers crowned
The leading brokers, business development managers and support staff in Western Australia have been recognised at the Better Business Awards 2019.
BROKER • Thu, 14 Mar 2019