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.
AFG launches reduced buffer home loan
AFG’s in-house lending division has rolled out a mortgage with a 1 per cent serviceability buffer for certain refinancing borrowers.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 24 Jul 2023
TP24 secures $585m global debt deal, eyes Aussie growth
Around a third of the $585 million will go towards growing the Australian SME lending business, the chief executive of the fintech lender has said.
LENDER • Sun, 23 Jul 2023
Perth broker becomes first person to solo row from Australia to Africa
Strawberry Finance broker Rob Barton has completed his Guinness World Records challenge of being the first person to solo row from Australia to Africa.
GROWTH • Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Jason Yetton to become CEO of consumer banking at Westpac
The big four bank has announced a major restructuring, including appointing two separate heads to lead its business and consumer banking operations.
LENDER • Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Maximum ASIC fines increase to $1.57m
The maximum penalty for breaking the best interests duty is 40 per cent more than when the obligation was first brought in, the FBAA has flagged.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 17 Jul 2023
Should there be a separate accreditation for SMSF loan writing?
PREMIUM While qualifications are needed to provide self-managed super fund advice, these don’t apply to brokers writing SMSF loans. But should they? Annie Kane ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 17 Jul 2023
NSW launches new tool for home buyers
With recent changes to home buyer assistance in NSW, the state government has rolled out a new tool to help buyers understand available support.
BORROWER • Sun, 16 Jul 2023
What’s Hot? What’s Hot? The RBA's decision to appoint its first female governor
In this episode, The Adviser’s managing editor Annie Kane unpacks the announcement that Australia is to get its first ever female RBA governor.
BORROWER • Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Michele Bullock to become first female RBA governor
The federal government has confirmed Michele Bullock will become governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September, making history as the first woman to hold the ...
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 13 Jul 2023