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.
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
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
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
Bendigo looks to broker growth with new lending platform
Broker-introduced lending has started to grow at the non-major banking group as it continues its transformation journey and improves returns through its new lending ...
LENDER • Sun, 26 May 2024
CBA reassures brokers about digital home loan play
With the revelation that the bank will roll out an online-only mortgage, the bank has told brokers it expects the offering to“complement” existing distribution channels
LENDER • Tue, 21 May 2024
Broking industry frustrated but unrattled by CBA move
The broker associations have voiced their frustration and disappointment at the major bank’s move to offer a cheaper refinance product direct-to-consumers only.
BROKER • Mon, 20 May 2024
CBA cuts out broker and proprietary channel for new loan offering
A new, cheaper refinance offering is set to be launched by the major bank that is only available directly to consumers.
LENDER • Mon, 20 May 2024