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.
Two-thirds of SMEs used $150k asset write-off: ScotPac
Nearly two-thirds of small businesses took advantage of the $150,000 instant asset write-off threshold last year, according to new data.
BORROWER • Mon, 29 Jan 2024
Members of finance industry named in Australia Day Honours List
Several members of the banking and finance industry have been recognised in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List.
LENDER • Thu, 25 Jan 2024
Prospa acquires SME loan portfolio for $15.6m
The SME lender has entered into an agreement to acquire the loan portfolio of a shuttered SME lending business.
LENDER • Wed, 24 Jan 2024
Finsure takes court action against Revenue NSW
The major aggregator has launched action in the NSW Supreme Court against Revenue NSW regarding the application of payroll tax for some brokers.
AGGREGATOR • Fri, 19 Jan 2024
Credit assessors urged to be more consistent
While sentiment with credit assessors is at record-high levels, brokers are urging lenders to have better consistency in mortgage decisioning.
BROKER • Wed, 17 Jan 2024
Major brokerage appoints its former CEO to board
Frank Ganis has joined the board of a major broking group, after having previously been its chief executive.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Home loan complaints rose 17 per cent in 2023
Mortgage complaints rose by nearly a fifth in the last calendar year, according to new data.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 15 Jan 2024
What are brokers going to be focusing on in 2024?
With a new year providing fresh opportunities, we ask brokers what they’re prioritising this year.
BROKER • Sun, 07 Jan 2024
New Broker Q&A: Ben Williams, Mortgage Choice, South Melbourne
Following in the footsteps of his father, Ben Williams reveals his journey in shaping his distinct path toward brokerage success.
BROKER • Thu, 04 Jan 2024