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.
Help to Buy scheme vote delayed to November
The vote on the federal government’s Help to Buy shared equity scheme has been postponed for an additional two months.
BORROWER • Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Reverse mortgage lender rebrands
Heartland Finance is now part of a digital specialist bank, after joining the former Challenger Bank business.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Mark Fanous, E-Tab Tax
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, 17 Sep 2024
Finsure payroll tax hearing due by December
The court hearing challenging how payroll tax applies to wholesale aggregators is expected to be held before the end of the year, according to Finsure.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 16 Sep 2024
FSU calls for 12 days’ menopause and menstruation leave
The finance sector should introduce 12 days’ paid menstrual and menopause leave to better support women, the FSU has said.
BROKER • Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Mutual merger will not proceed
A merger involving P&N and Beyond Bank will not proceed after being found to “not be in the best interests” of one of the lender’s members.
LENDER • Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Finsure ‘up for the fight’ on payroll tax
The aggregator is ‘up for the fight’ against Revenue NSW, saying Uber’s recent payroll tax win could be a harbinger for the industry.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 15 Sep 2024
SMEs investing in asset finance despite conditions: CBA
There has been a 15 per cent uplift in vehicle and equipment financing from Australian businesses despite a slower economy, according to the major bank.
BORROWER • Sun, 15 Sep 2024
Brighten expands leadership team as it eyes broker growth
New leaders for lending operations, servicing operations, and commercial lending have been appointed at the non-bank as it prepares to accelerate broker distribution.
LENDER • Sun, 15 Sep 2024