Annie Kane

Annie Kane

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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.  


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Greens to wave through Labor housing bills

The shared equity Help to Buy scheme will likely pass this week after the Green Party of Australia said it would “wave the housing bills through”.

BORROWER • Mon, 25 Nov 2024

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3 per cent buffer to remain: APRA

The prudential regulator has maintained that the 3 per cent buffer will remain, amid widespread calls for the regulator to move to a dynamic buffer.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

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Firstmac prices $1.5bn RMBS issue

Non-bank lender Firstmac has issued $1.5 billion in green bonds, with its latest issue including solar-proxy green loans.

LENDER • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

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Brighten goes live with ApplyOnline

The non-bank lender can now accept loan lodgements through NextGen’s ApplyOnline® platform, as it moves to provide more flexibility to brokers.

TECH • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

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AMP Bank changes commission structure

Broker associations have welcomed AMP's change to clawbacks, effective from 1 January 2025.

LENDER • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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Money Quest announces new managing director

A new leader has been appointed to take the helm of the aggregation and franchise broking group from next month.

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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Another major pushes back rate cut forecasts

Two of the four major banks now believe that the central bank will start cutting the official cash rate in May, but see consecutive cuts on the horizon.

LENDER • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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MFAA unveils rebrand

The broker association has updated its brand, which will be rolled out progressively over the next six months.

SALES & MARKETING • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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Future Fund to invest in residential housing

The Albanese government will require the Future Fund to prioritise investment in residential housing, where appropriate.

BORROWER • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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