Annie Kane

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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Greens urge Treasurer to cut rates

The Greens are urging the Treasurer to use his powers to bring down interest rates, in exchange for them backing the RBA board reform.

BORROWER • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

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Investor lending nears record high

The value of investor loans totalled $11.7 billion in July 2024, according to the ABS, just shy of the $11.8 billion record high achieved in January 2022.

BORROWER • Mon, 09 Sep 2024

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Broker volumes exceed $100bn for the first time

The third-party channel wrote more than $100 billion in mortgages in the June quarter, a record amount, with market share at near-record highs.

BROKER • Mon, 09 Sep 2024

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Westpac announces new CEO

The big four bank has announced it will welcome a new group CEO and MD in December, when its current leader steps down after five years at the helm.

LENDER • Sun, 08 Sep 2024

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Broker lodges petition to cancel clawbacks, get refunds

A petition has been lodged by a broker calling on Parliament to not only cancel clawback, but also refund any that have been implemented since BID.

BROKER • Sun, 08 Sep 2024

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Loan Market payroll tax judgment delayed

The judgment for Loan Market’s payroll tax case has been reserved, with final orders to be handed down in due course.

COMPLIANCE • Fri, 06 Sep 2024

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NAB changes clawback policy

A new clawback structure is now in place at the major bank to “better align” its products in market.

LENDER • Fri, 06 Sep 2024

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‘Higher mortgage interest costs’ slowing spending: Chalmers

As new GDP figures show the economy barely grew in the June quarter, the federal Treasurer flagged that consumer spending has plummeted as home loan costs bite.

BORROWER • Wed, 04 Sep 2024

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Connective brokers settled record volume in FY24

Brokers aggregating under Connective settled a record $98.5 billion in the financial year 2024, with commercial lending growth outpacing residential growth.

AGGREGATOR • Wed, 04 Sep 2024

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