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.
The arguments for and against fees
Given the royal commission’s focus on broker remuneration and commissions, brokers have been outlining their thoughts on fees for service, with some defending fees, while ...
GROWTH • Mon, 03 Dec 2018
Straight-through processing could be achieved in 2019: Mogo
One aggregator and one lender could come out with a “straight-through processing solution” next year, the heads of a software company have suggested.
LENDER • Sun, 02 Dec 2018
Ombudsman clarifies new securitisation fund following ‘confusion’
The small business ombudsman has clarified what the $2 billion Australian Business Securitisation Fund will involve, following “much confusion and misinformation”.
LENDER • Sun, 02 Dec 2018
SME access to finance drops to ‘five-year low’
Small and medium-sized businesses are continuing to struggle to access finance, with new data released by marketing company Sensis showing it has hit a five-year low.
GROWTH • Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Former Westpac broker head joins non-major
A former general manager of third-party distribution at Westpac has joined a Tasmania-based bank as general manager of banking – responsible for both the broker and ...
BROKER • Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Aggregator groups continue fight on behalf of brokers
More aggregators have joined the defence of the broking industry and its current remuneration structure, including rolling out a new TV advertising campaign aimed at ...
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Final day to notify ASIC of AFCA membership
A final reminder has been issued to credit representatives and licensees to notify the regulator of their AFCA membership or face penalties.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Budget to be handed down before election
The next budget, which is expected to reveal a surplus, is scheduled to be handed down on 2 April and will come before the general election, the Prime Minister has ...
GROWTH • Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Asset finance group rebrands
Asset finance services partner Platform Consolidated Group has rebranded to Platform Finance following the appointment of a new executive leadership team and under a new ...
GROWTH • Mon, 26 Nov 2018