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.
AMP Bank eyes same-day approvals with new application tech
AMP Bank is introducing a new home loan application system to give brokers greater oversight of their submissions and accelerate turnaround times.
TECH • Tue, 30 Apr 2024
Real-time loan pricing tool launches for brokers
A new tool has been launched that harnesses open banking data to provide real-time pricing to brokers.
TECH • Mon, 29 Apr 2024
In Focus: How lenders are accelerating turnaround times
Turnaround times have been at record speeds in recent months, with lenders adopting more technology and AI in the mortgages space. We catch up with Bendigo Bank to find ...
LENDER • Tue, 23 Apr 2024
The silent epidemic the finance industry can no longer ignore
The financial services industry has seen a significant transformation in the last decade, propelled by the digital revolution that continues to reshape processes and ...
GROWTH • Sun, 21 Apr 2024
Just 11% of Gen Z/Millennials used a broker in the last year
Around one in 10 Gen Z and Millennials have used a broker in the past 12 months, new data has found.
BORROWER • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Balpreet Bal, Loan Market Bal and Associates
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, 16 Apr 2024
Associations hit back at payroll tax decision
The outcome of the Loan Market payroll tax case sets a “dangerous precedent” and is based on “flawed” legislation, the broking associations have said.
BROKER • Mon, 15 Apr 2024
‘Payroll tax is payable’, judge finds in Loan Market case
The Supreme Court of NSW has found that payroll tax should be paid on commissions and payments to brokers in certain instances.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 15 Apr 2024
New app launched to help Australians buy property together
A new co-ownership app has launched that aims to help home buyers purchase and manage property together.
TECH • Sun, 14 Apr 2024