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.
In Memoriam: Craig ‘Bakes’ Bacon, 1967–2023
Craig ‘Bakes’ Bacon, a financial services specialist and former head of broker relationships at NAB (2003–07), passed away suddenly on Friday (30 June) at the age of 55
LENDER • Tue, 11 Jul 2023
MOVE Bank reaffirms broker channel commitment
The chief executive of the mutual lender has said the bank is focused on growing its broker channel, under the stewardship of its new broker partnerships manager Stu ...
LENDER • Mon, 10 Jul 2023
In Memoriam: Mick McClure, 1953–2023
Mick McClure, the founder of sub-aggregation group Buyers Choice and a pioneer of sub-aggregation in Australia, has passed away at the age of 69.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 10 Jul 2023
Stamping out the tax burden
With a new financial year upon us and new state budgets released, several governments have been shifting the way they tax property. In this feature, we review some of the ...
BORROWER • Sun, 09 Jul 2023
Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam completes 5-day running challenge
Resimac’s regional sales manager has crossed the finish line in Sydney after running from Coffs Harbour to Sydney in five days for Invictus Australia.
GROWTH • Fri, 07 Jul 2023
NAB to introduce reduced buffers
A third big four bank is set to introduce a policy exception to enable certain refinancing borrowers to pass a lower threshold if they can’t service the 3 per cent buffer
LENDER • Fri, 07 Jul 2023
Matt Wood to head up broker channel at Bank Australia
The former head of mortgage distribution at Citi is set to join the customer-owner lender as its new national manager, broker.
LENDER • Thu, 06 Jul 2023
CBA updates clawback policy
The major bank is changing its clawback policy to “help brokers and customers focus on the long term benefits of the home loan they are searching for”.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023
New lending GM appointed at MyState Bank
The non-major bank has appointed a new general manager, lending to lead its broker distribution, retail home lending and end-to-end lending operations.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023