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.
February rate cut didn’t boost loan approvals: Loan Market Group
The February cash rate drop did not result in an uptick in home loan activity, according to data released by Loan Market Group.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 14 Apr 2025
Broker associations call for more action on housing
While welcoming the new election promises for first home buyers, the FBAA and MFAA have both called for more to be done.
BROKER • Mon, 14 Apr 2025
FHB election promises could exacerbate house price problem
Concerns have been raised that new demand-side housing initiatives for first home buyers may only increase house prices further.
BORROWER • Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Major parties unveil new promises for home buyers
The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have both unveiled major new policies to support first home buyers onto the property ladder.
BORROWER • Sat, 12 Apr 2025
MyState and Auswide set to launch broker pilot
In a new pilot, BDMs at the newly merged banking entity will be able to offer brokers products from across the newly merged banking group.
LENDER • Thu, 10 Apr 2025
ING appoints new head of retail
The non-major bank is set to welcome NAB’s former EGM for business everyday banking as its new head of retail.
LENDER • Thu, 10 Apr 2025
‘We want to get rid of CSLR’, says Howarth
The Coalition wants to reform, if not scrap, the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, according to shadow minister for financial services Luke Howarth MP.
BROKER • Thu, 10 Apr 2025
Borrowers are more optimistic about their finances, say brokers
Easing serviceability, falling interest rates, and strong equity positions have resulted in broker clients feeling more positive about their financial outlook, according ...
BORROWER • Wed, 09 Apr 2025
Loan Market and LMG CEOs unpack multi-model approach
With two new CEOs at Loan Market Group, the aggregation and brokerage group leaders have revealed their vision for building a multi-model offering.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 09 Apr 2025