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.
ING expands Qld BDM team
Two new appointments have been made to ING’s Queensland sales team to service the growing volume of Queensland brokers.
LENDER • Wed, 18 Dec 2024
ANZ appoints new senior leader to broker team
The big four bank has welcomed a new national partnerships manager for retail broker, effective immediately.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Dec 2024
Industry levies for FY24 lower than expected
Credit intermediaries will be charged less than originally estimated, according to ASIC’s final industry funding costs for FY2023–24.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 17 Dec 2024
Teachers Mutual explores merger with another bank
Two mutual banks have become the latest lenders to explore the potential of merging their two entities.
LENDER • Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Bronwyn Penhaligon, Penhaligon Applied Psychology
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 • Mon, 16 Dec 2024
ASIC sues HSBC Australia for alleged protection failures
A non-major lender is being sued for allegedly failing to adequately protect customers scammed out of $23 million.
LENDER • Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Elite Broker Q&A: Deslie Taylor, Mortgage Choice Ormeau and Yarrabilba
Among the many incredible women celebrated at the Women in Finance Awards 2024, Deslie Taylor was one of the standouts, clinching the prestigious Mortgage Broker of the ...
GROWTH • Sun, 15 Dec 2024
73% of Aussie brokers using centralised support
Nearly three-quarters of Aussie brokers are using centralised support, with stores settling 1.75 times more company-generated loans, according to Lendi Group.
BROKER • Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Ben Finis, FINANCIA
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, 10 Dec 2024