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.
First Home Super Saver Scheme updated to be more 'flexible'
First home buyers saving for a deposit in their superannuation will soon have more time to access funds to complete, among other changes to the scheme.
BORROWER • Sun, 10 Sep 2023
Stronger broker reference checks legislation passed
Legislation has been passed that will bring in better reference checking protocols for the mortgage broking industry.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 06 Sep 2023
Wellness Wednesday: Shubham Bhaskar, Sheel Capital
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails and ...
GROWTH • Wed, 06 Sep 2023
Major bank to acquire invoice lender
A big four bank is set to expand its working capital solutions offering after agreeing to acquire an invoice lending platform.
LENDER • Wed, 06 Sep 2023
Supply chain finance misuse flagged to government
The government should ban the “predatory use of supply chain finance”, along with other unfair conduct when it comes to the payment of small-business suppliers, a new ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 04 Sep 2023
Grow Finance pulls out of invoice finance and trade finance
The SME lender has ceased offering invoice and trade finance products, with its existing facilities being sold to another non-bank.
LENDER • Sun, 03 Sep 2023
Aggregator partners with diñeiro
The boutique aggregator is to roll out a white labelled version of the open banking platform to provide broker clients with a comprehensive overview of their finances.
TECH • Sun, 03 Sep 2023
2 more mutuals announce intention to merge
Two customer-owned lenders have announced that they intend to merge, with member votes expected later this year.
LENDER • Fri, 01 Sep 2023
Shift welcomes new head of broker sales
A Macquarie Group veteran has joined the SME lender as its new head of broker sales.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Aug 2023