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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66% of borrowers more likely to use a broker than go direct: Brighten

Two-thirds of borrowers looking to buy a home in the next five years think they’d be more likely to use a broker than do it themselves, a new survey has found.

BORROWER • Mon, 03 Jun 2024

Doctors’ payroll tax amnesty provides hope for broking

After several state governments made new payroll tax exemptions for GPs, hopes are rising that more reprieves may be brought in for brokers.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 02 Jun 2024

FBAA head urges broking industry to stop ‘bragging’

Celebrating broker market share makes the industry “look like a bunch of self-indulgent fat cats bragging”, according to the managing director of the FBAA.

BROKER • Fri, 31 May 2024

RAMS franchisees launch class action

A class action has been filed in the Federal Court by former RAMS franchisees who were terminated by the Westpac-owned brand, contending they were let go without basis.

BROKER • Thu, 30 May 2024

AFR runs defence-of-industry riposte from MFAA

The Australian Financial Review has published an opinion piece from MFAA CEO Anja Pannek, putting the record straight on broking following widespread concerns that it had ...

BROKER • Wed, 29 May 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Grace Green, Loan Market

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, 28 May 2024

Banks’ direct play ‘a threat to brokers’, warns aggregator CEO

The industry ‘needs to be prepared to take action on behalf of brokers’ if banks continue to undercut the channel, the Finsure CEO has said.

AGGREGATOR • Mon, 27 May 2024

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Lender settles $1bn in first year of broker partnership

Brokers have settled $1 billion in Mortgage Choice Freedom loans – funded by direct lender Athena Home Loans – in less than a year.

LENDER • Mon, 27 May 2024

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Industry hits back at ‘demonstrably false’ portrayal of broking industry

Senior members of the broking industry have hit out at mainstream reporting that misrepresents broker salaries and commission disclosures.

BROKER • Mon, 27 May 2024

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