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.
SME bank pulls back from commercial property exposure
The ASX-listed lender has decreased its commercial real estate lending and will reduce its property investment exposure as it balances risk.
LENDER • Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Broker associations tentatively welcome ANZ-Suncorp merger decision
The FBAA and MFAA have welcomed the competition tribunal’s recognition of the value of brokers when making its decision on the ANZ-Suncorp merger.
BROKER • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Lisa Bridgett, Stellar Finance Group
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, 20 Feb 2024
Judo Bank announces new CEO
The co-founder and chief executive of the ASX-listed lender is to step down from his position, with a successor taking over from 19 March.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
ANZ granted unconditional merger authorisation to buy Suncorp Bank
The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the ACCC’s decision to block the ANZ-Suncorp merger – giving it the green light to proceed.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Brokers need to be included in Help to Buy scheme: MFAA
The broker association has urged the Senate standing committee on economics to ensure that brokers are able to write loans under the incoming Help to Buy scheme.
BROKER • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Metro apologises for delays following IT ‘incident’
The SME lender has issued an apology to brokers after an IT ‘incident’ left it unable to originate new loans.
LENDER • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
New brokerage appoints CEO, secures Costco deal
A newly launched brokerage has named its first CEO and become the exclusive broker referral partner for major retailer Costco.
BROKER • Sun, 18 Feb 2024
‘No certainty banks aren’t engaging in fees for no service’: ASIC
The financial services regulator has revealed it can never be certain that banks are not engaging in fees for no service.
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 18 Feb 2024