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.
FBAA appoints inaugural chief development officer
A former non-bank lender GM has been appointed as the broker association’s first chief development officer.
GROWTH • Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Sharp rise in business failures expected: CreditorWatch
The challenging operating environment will lead to a “sharp rise” in business failures in the next year, the credit reporting agency has warned.
BORROWER • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Teachers Mutual Bank announces new CEO
The customer-owned lender has welcomed a major bank executive as its incoming chief executive.
LENDER • Mon, 16 Oct 2023
ScotPac doubles business loan lending limit
To meet growing demand, the debtor finance lender has expanded its Boost Business Loan offering to $500,000.
LENDER • Mon, 16 Oct 2023
In Memoriam: Blake Albones, 1978–2023
Blake Albones, a long-serving member of the mortgage industry, has passed away suddenly at the age of 45.
LENDER • Sun, 15 Oct 2023
MFAA appoints senior policy specialist
A regulation and governance professional has joined the broker association as its new senior policy specialist.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 12 Oct 2023
Up to a half of high LTI borrowers living beyond their means
Up to 50 per cent of borrowers with high loan-to-income ratios do not have sufficient income to meet their housing costs and necessary expenses, according to the RBA.
BORROWER • Mon, 09 Oct 2023
The true cost of a data breach
Australia is said to be the fifth most hacked country in the world, with the ACCC estimating $3.1 billion was lost to scams in 2022 alone. But what can brokers do to ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 08 Oct 2023
CBA confirms appointment of permanent broker head
The big four bank has announced the formal appointment of its new general manager, third-party banking.
LENDER • Fri, 06 Oct 2023