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.
AFG takes minority stakes in 2 brokerages
The ASX-listed aggregator has taken minority holdings in two brokerages as part of its first investments in member groups.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Mal Withers joins equipment leasing company Selfco
Auswide Bank’s newly acquired asset finance company has appointed Malcolm Withers to lead its broker relationships.
LENDER • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
LMG expands asset finance team
The aggregator has welcomed a new head of asset finance and additional team support to bolster its broker support offering.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
New CEO appointed at ASIC
The current CEO of the ACCC will take on the CEO position at the financial services regulator in March.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Westpac appoints new head of broker
A major bank has announced it will welcome a new head of broker distribution next month, as the incumbent moves into a new role.
LENDER • Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Cathie Gandy, Madd Loans
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, 14 Jan 2025
CBA announces new GM of third-party banking
The major bank has announced that it has appointed a new GM of third-party banking, effective from 3 March 2025.
LENDER • Tue, 14 Jan 2025
In Memoriam: Frank Cicutto 1950–2024
A former CEO of National Australia Bank, Franco (Frank) Cicutto, has passed away at the age of 74.
LENDER • Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Is insurance the next big challenge for home owners?
OPINION As wildfires devastate Los Angeles leaving an insurance bill in the tens of billions of dollars, could the rising risks from natural disasters make home insurance ...
BORROWER • Mon, 13 Jan 2025