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.
AFG settles record volume in FY24
The aggregation group achieved record settlements in the financial year 2024 while broker numbers surpassed 4,000 for the first time.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 02 Sep 2024
What’s Making Headlines: Major bank CEO commentary on broker commissions
The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop.
BROKER • Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Major bank CEOs slammed for calling for cap on broker commissions
Brokers commissions should be capped if banker bonus caps are, two CEOs of the major banks have told a parliamentary committee, incensing the broking industry.
BROKER • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Pepper launches real-time credit approvals
The lender has begun a trial of real-time credit approvals for its mortgages, with CEO Mario Rehayem saying this will be the new battleground in lending.
LENDER • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Resimac sees surge in broker applications
Growing mortgage and asset finance originations from brokers helped deliver a 22 per cent rise in Resimac’s originations in the financial year 2024.
LENDER • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 26–30 August 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30 August.
BORROWER • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Brokers see pre-approvals surge ahead of spring
With spring just around the corner, buyers have been busy turning to brokers to access finance ahead of the busiest selling season of the year.
BROKER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Banks will soon need to consider climate risk when lending: APRA
The prudential regulator has revealed that it will lift expectations for banks to consider climate-related risk in financial decisions, including lending.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
SME lender closes $35m funding round
The SME lender will reportedly use the money to invest in data models, platforms that deliver “better credit decisions”, and an improved broker and customer experience
LENDER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024