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.
Finsure confims ‘cyber incident’ impacting customers and brokers
The aggregator has confirmed the incident after “almost 300,000 unique” Finsure emails were added to the data leak website HaveIBeenPwned.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Deslie Taylor, Mortgage Choice Ormeau & Yarrabilba
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 26 Nov 2024
New rules on expanding CDR to non-banks released
Updated rules for expanding the Consumer Data Right to non-bank lending have been released for consultation by the Treasury.
TECH • Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Suncorp Bank’s new head of broker unveils his top priorities
EXCLUSIVE In his first media interview since becoming the head of broker partnerships at Suncorp Bank, Paul Brick has outlined his priorities for the broker channel.
LENDER • Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Brokers have saved clients $84.5m in interest by repricing
Between January and October 2024, brokers using fintech platform Sherlok saved clients a record $84.5 million in interest costs despite the cash rate having remained ...
TECH • Tue, 26 Nov 2024
NSW payroll tax law to be reviewed
A new parliamentary inquiry into the NSW Payroll Tax Act will be held, which will review the operation of the relevant contractor and employment agent provisions.
BROKER • Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Lendi Group reduces some commission tiers
The brokerage group has reduced some of its tiered commission structures as it continues to update its broker offering.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 25 Nov 2024
OwnHome launches first home buyer broker competition
Deposit loan company OwnHome has launched three cash prizes for brokers servicing first home buyers.
BROKER • Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Greens to wave through Labor housing bills
The shared equity Help to Buy scheme will likely pass this week after the Green Party of Australia said it would “wave the housing bills through”.
BORROWER • Mon, 25 Nov 2024