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.
MyState Bank changes broker comms
MyState Bank has today announced changes to the way its upfront commissions are calculated.
BROKER • Sun, 25 Nov 2018
Brokers urged to ‘take the cause’ to politicians
A seasoned broker has issued a call for brokers to “take action now” and meet with their local MPs and senators about the potential ramifications of the royal commission ...
BROKER • Sun, 25 Nov 2018
Top tips for finding SME clients: SME Broker Bootcamp
Several leading brokers working in the SME and business finance space have revealed their top tips for brokers looking to source new SME clients.
BROKER • Thu, 22 Nov 2018
New asset finance app launches
Verimoto, launched by technology company Lakeba, has been created in a bid to make the loan application process more efficient for privately owned motor vehicle finance, ...
GROWTH • Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Bank CEO backs brokers and remuneration structure
The CEO of a non-major bank has told the financial services royal commission that brokers provide “genuine competition” and that a fee-for-service model “doesn’t sound as ...
BROKER • Thu, 22 Nov 2018
RC suggests it is considering recommendation to ban trail
The senior counsel assisting the royal commission has suggested that the commission is looking to potentially recommend* a ban on trail commissions.
LENDER • Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Westpac refutes remuneration drove car loan misconduct
The CEO of a big four bank has denied suggestions that remuneration arrangements contributed to a decision to approve an unsuitable car loan.
LENDER • Wed, 21 Nov 2018
MFAA members elect 2 directors
The broker association has appointed two new directors to the MFAA board.
BROKER • Wed, 21 Nov 2018
ASIC reveals its view on new ‘best interests’ duty for brokers
The financial services regulator supports the introduction of a “best interests” duty for brokers, a senior manager at ASIC has revealed.
BROKER • Fri, 16 Nov 2018