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.
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
ING looks to brokers to help it take share
Brokers are forming a key part of the non-major bank’s strategy to help it meet its aim of becoming the sixth-largest lender in Australia this year.
LENDER • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Assetline appoints first Victorian and NSW state managers
The former head of distribution at Resi has joined the non-bank as its Victorian state manager, while Laura Stanley has been promoted to lead NSW.
LENDER • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Finsure welcomes AI-driven lender to its panel
Brokers aggregating under Finsure can now offer the non-bank’s residential, commercial, SMSF, and construction loans for business owners and expats.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
New wellness hub launched for brokers
Brokers are being provided with more resources to support their mental wellness journey, as the country marks R U OK?Day’s National Day of Action today.
GROWTH • Wed, 11 Sep 2024