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.
Connective wins court case appeal
The major aggregator has won its appeal against the Supreme Court of Victoria’s judgment relating to its shareholder stoush.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 17 Dec 2023
SMEs unfairly ‘penalised’ by credit scoring system, brokers warn
The broking industry is urging lenders and credit scoring companies to change the ‘unjustified’ way credit scoring is applied to SMEs undertaking multiple transactions
BORROWER • Sun, 17 Dec 2023
Associations applaud move to examine home loan price inquiry
The broker associations have welcomed the news that the government will examine the outstanding recommendations of the 2020 ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry.
BORROWER • Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Entourage snaps up third brokerage
Logical Choice Finance has merged with the Victoria-based brokerage, continuing the trend of mortgage brokerage consolidation.
BROKER • Thu, 14 Dec 2023
MSA National
MSA National is a national Law Company with over 30 years experience in the mortgage industry providing mortgage documentation and settlement services to funders, ...
COMPANIES • Wed, 13 Dec 2023
Industry raises thousands for charity at mental health event
A total of $12,800 has been raised for Beyond Blue after the AMP Foundation matched the $6,400 raised by members of the broking community at the inaugural MANtalk event
GROWTH • Tue, 12 Dec 2023
Brokerage co-founder becomes CEO of PropHero
Broker partnerships will be top of mind for the proptech company, as it confirmed it has appointed a brokerage co-founder as its new leader.
BROKER • Mon, 11 Dec 2023
LoanOptions.ai launches auto complete loan application engine
A new iteration of the neobroker’s app can reportedly cut asset finance loan applications in half by using ‘cutting-edge’ technology to pre-fill loan applications
TECH • Sun, 10 Dec 2023
FBAA flags ‘concern’ with new advice model
Concerns have been raised by the broker association that the government’s new ‘qualified advice’ model will result in product pushing rather than good financial advice
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 07 Dec 2023