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.
Non-bank appoints first CEO as it restructures
The former CEO of Bluestone Home Loans has become the first CEO of Resi, as the lender prepares to become an independent non-bank.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Connective launches white label bridging loan
The white label arm of the aggregation group has partnered with its sixth lender to roll out a bridging loan solution.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Brokers will be key if 2 mutuals merge: Summerland Bank CEO
Continuing a growing trend of mutual mergers, two more customer-owned banks have announced their intention to merge, with brokers said to be key to their distribution ...
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Pepper offers ‘rate relief’ to self-employed borrowers
The non-bank lender has launched a new offering that aims to provide financial relief to self-employed borrowers.
LENDER • Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Aimee Bergan, APC Home Loans
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, 15 Oct 2024
Broker lodgements near record high: AFG
AFG brokers wrote the second-highest mortgage lodgements on record, with mortgage volumes in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland reaching new highs in 1Q25
BROKER • Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Mutual banks eye growth markets
As mutual banks continue to grow their market share, they’re now upgrading their systems and offerings for the broker channel. We find out what they’re focusing on at the ...
LENDER • Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Pepper welcomes new head of product for asset finance
A new leader has been appointed to spearhead the product development of Pepper Money’s asset finance offerings.
LENDER • Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Heather Gallagher joins Salestrekker
The fintech has appointed outsource Financial’s head of training and education as its first head of customer success and has launched a new CRM offering for non-aligned ...
TECH • Mon, 14 Oct 2024