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.
Flint rolls out new director model for brokers
The burgeoning Sydney brokerage has launched a new director model for established brokers wishing to join the growing brokerage.
BROKER • Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Broking industry leaders tell Senate why buffers should change
Members of industry have fronted the Senate inquiry to showcase the benefits of changing serviceability buffers to improve home ownership uptake in Australia.
BORROWER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Non-bank appoints first CEO as it restructures
The former CEO of Bluestone Home Loans has become the first CEO of Resi, as the lender prepares to become an independent non-bank.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Connective launches white label bridging loan
The white label arm of the aggregation group has partnered with its sixth lender to roll out a bridging loan solution.
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Brokers will be key if 2 mutuals merge: Summerland Bank CEO
Continuing a growing trend of mutual mergers, two more customer-owned banks have announced their intention to merge, with brokers said to be key to their distribution ...
LENDER • Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Pepper offers ‘rate relief’ to self-employed borrowers
The non-bank lender has launched a new offering that aims to provide financial relief to self-employed borrowers.
LENDER • Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Aimee Bergan, APC Home Loans
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, 15 Oct 2024
Broker lodgements near record high: AFG
AFG brokers wrote the second-highest mortgage lodgements on record, with mortgage volumes in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland reaching new highs in 1Q25
BROKER • Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Mutual banks eye growth markets
As mutual banks continue to grow their market share, they’re now upgrading their systems and offerings for the broker channel. We find out what they’re focusing on at the ...
LENDER • Mon, 14 Oct 2024