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.
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
Brokers battle it out in Rottnest Channel Swim
Two brokers are set to make a splash for a good cause as they take part in a fundraising swim across shark-infested waters in Western Australia.
GROWTH • Wed, 03 Jan 2024
What will the lending market look like in 2024? We ask the non-major banks
Following a tumultuous 2023, we wanted to know what the non-major banks think will be in store for the lending market in 2024. As discussed at The Adviser’s Non-Major ...
LENDER • Mon, 01 Jan 2024
NAB evaluating ‘qualified advice’ move
The major bank has said it will carefully evaluate the potential impact of the proposed changes on its role in the realm of financial advice.
LENDER • Thu, 28 Dec 2023
The news that shocked in 2023
With the year 2023 coming to a close, we review the biggest news stories in the broking industry from over the year.
BROKER • Thu, 28 Dec 2023