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.
EV demand driving novated leasing surge: LMG
Wholesale aggregator LMG has seen a 65 per cent increase in novated lease referrals in a year, as more brokers refer this business internally.
BROKER • Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Peter Vala announces ‘semiretirement’
Long-serving Thinktank executive Peter Vala has announced he will be moving into “semiretirement” at the end of the month.
LENDER • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Nicole Kennedy, Verity Finance Group
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings
GROWTH • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Aussie pivots to become ‘fully integrated property ecosystem’
Major brokerage Aussie is evolving to become a “fully integrated property ecosystem supporting Australians to Find, Buy, and Own property”, Lendi Group has announced
BROKER • Mon, 24 Mar 2025
N1 embeds AI assistant to support brokers
An artificial intelligence tool has been folded into the lender’s system to support brokers with deal structuring, scenario responses, and credit appetite guidance.
TECH • Mon, 24 Mar 2025
Higher income and property caps unveiled for Help to Buy
In a bid to help more first home buyers enter market, the government has raised income caps and property price limits for its incoming shared equity Help to Buy scheme.
BORROWER • Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Rate Money launches commercial property loans
Self-employed specialist Rate Money has expanded its service offering to include commercial property finance.
BROKER • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings
GROWTH • Tue, 18 Mar 2025
APRA gives Bank Australia-Qudos Bank merger the green light
The prudential regulator has given approval for the two mutual banks to take their proposed merger to member vote.
LENDER • Tue, 18 Mar 2025