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.
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
ANZ brings forward rate cut call to February
The big four bank has revised its cash rate call, bringing forward the first rate cut to next month.
LENDER • Fri, 10 Jan 2025
97% of banks have open banking data issues for mortgages
Eighty-six of 88 banks have been found to have data quality issues in their open banking data for home loans, according to analysis by fintech Moneycatcha.
TECH • Wed, 08 Jan 2025
New CEO announced at Beyond Bank
The non-major lender has revealed that it will welcome a new CEO on 26 March 2025.
LENDER • Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Inflation rose in November, but trimmed mean continues to fall
Higher alcohol, tobacco, and food prices played a role in rising inflation over November 2024, but the underlying trimmed mean continues to fall, according to ABS stats
BORROWER • Wed, 08 Jan 2025