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.
Treasurer gives go-ahead for MyState-Auswide Bank merger
Two non-major banks are on track to merge next month, after the federal Treasurer approved their proposed merger scheme.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Firstmac fined $8m for failing to meet DDOs
The Federal Court has ordered the non-bank to pay $8 million in penalties for failing to meet its design and distribution obligations.
LENDER • Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Flint reveals new ownership structure
Sydney-based brokerage Flint has reshaped its ownership structure and leadership team following a merger with another brokerage.
BROKER • Thu, 23 Jan 2025
AFG welcomes new NSW partnerships manager
A business lending specialist has joined aggregation AFG as its new partnerships manager for NSW.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 23 Jan 2025
Satisfaction with credit assessors at record high: Broker Pulse
Credit assessors earned their highest satisfaction score from brokers in December, according to a new survey.
LENDER • Wed, 22 Jan 2025
Lenders begin reducing fixed rates ahead of RBA meeting
Macquarie Bank has reduced its one- to three-year fixed-rate mortgages by up to 0.16 percentage points, as lenders prepare for potential rate cuts in the coming weeks.
LENDER • Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Brokers report rise in reverse mortgage demand
More Australians are turning to reverse mortgages to ease income pressures in older age, according to brokers.
BROKER • Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Joseph Khal, The Lending Alliance
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, 21 Jan 2025
Government-backed lender increases price limits
Expanded property price and income limits have been introduced by Western Australian government-owned home lender Keystart.
LENDER • Mon, 20 Jan 2025