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.
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11 October
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11 October.
BORROWER • Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Major bank enhances self-employed policy
Australia’s largest lender has rolled out a new income verification method that assesses eligible self-employed mortgagors using only their most recent financial year ...
LENDER • Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Increase stamp duty concessions and decrease buffers, FBAA tells Senate inquiry
Stamp duty should be amended, LMI should be waived for FHBs, and buffers should be reduced, the FBAA has told the home ownership inquiry.
BORROWER • Tue, 08 Oct 2024
People First sees 16% increase in broker flows
In its first full financial results post-merger, People First has revealed that brokers wrote two-thirds of its settlements over the year.
LENDER • Tue, 08 Oct 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Marinko Radomir, Pristine Finance
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, 08 Oct 2024
Major aggregator launches asset finance exchange
LMG has launched a new marketplace that connects mortgage brokers and other finance professionals with asset finance brokers.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 07 Oct 2024
ORDE Financial appoints 3 state managers
The non-bank lender has promoted three senior members of its distribution team to be its inaugural state managers.
LENDER • Mon, 07 Oct 2024
How CDR can power an innovative, equitable, and responsible financial future in Australia
Despite criticisms, the Consumer Data Right has the power to improve consumer financial wellbeing, foster innovation, and provide equitable access to financial tools if ...
TECH • Sun, 06 Oct 2024
ANZ settles car loan class action for $85m
The big four bank has agreed to settle its Esanda class action brought against it in 2020 for $85 million.
LENDER • Thu, 03 Oct 2024