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.
Aggregator heads welcome Labor’s commitment to the status quo
The leaders of several of the major aggregators have applauded the shadow finance minister’s comments regarding Labor’s position on broker remuneration.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Banking group appoints 1st GM of broker
The non-major banking group has welcomed its first general manager, broker, as it ramps up “ambitious plans” to “transform” its broker offering.
LENDER • Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Major bank apologises for commission payment delays
The big four bank has offered an apology to brokers after a “technical issue” resulted in commission payments to some aggregators being delayed.
BROKER • Sun, 30 Jan 2022
‘We are not going to change it’: Shadow minister for financial services on broker remuneration
The “existing arrangements” for broker remuneration would remain under a Labor government, Stephen Jones MP, the shadow minister for financial services and ...
BROKER • Thu, 27 Jan 2022
Car loans drive record Plenti growth
Record quarterly originations driven by strong broker flows and surging car loan demand have helped deliver the lender 135 per cent year-on-year growth.
LENDER • Thu, 27 Jan 2022
‘We deeply regret’ PLAN, Choice commission payment delays: Sam White
Delays with commissions being paid to PLAN and Choice brokers are expected to correct by next month, with the executive chairman saying the company “deeply regrets” the ...
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 23 Jan 2022
AFG broker lodgements hit new record
Brokers aggregating under the group wrote a record $92 billion of loans in 2021, with the largest proportion lodged in the final quarter.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Lender turnarounds lengthening again
Brokers have reported that lenders are at their slowest time to reach an initial credit decision in seven months.
LENDER • Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Guide released on giving brokers CDR data
The OAIC has released new guidance explaining the key privacy obligations relating to how CDR disclosures should be given to “trusted advisers”, including mortgage ...
BROKER • Wed, 05 Jan 2022