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.
Lumi raises $20m to fund ‘aggressive growth’
The fintech lender will launch new products and double its staff next year as it targets “aggressive growth” following a $20 million capital raise.
GROWTH • Wed, 15 Dec 2021
Top insights of 2021 from SME finance leaders
Leaders from the business finance space have revealed their insights for the year 2021 during an online webinar.
BORROWER • Tue, 14 Dec 2021
Neobank announces 1st aggregator partnership
Alex Bank has taken its first major steps into the broker channel after joining the lender panel of asset finance aggregator Platform Finance.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
SME Recovery Loan Scheme extended
The government is extending the loan scheme for small businesses for a further six months.
BORROWER • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
New broking group co-operative launches
Two broking groups have formed a new co-operative venture, the Co-Active Finance Group, to help groups and sub-aggregators benefit from economies of scale.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 09 Dec 2021
AMP Bank focuses on brokers for mortgage push
The third-party channel will play an intrinsic role in AMP Bank’s repositioning, as it looks to build its loan book via brokers and enhanced digital capabilities, its new ...
BROKER • Tue, 07 Dec 2021
Aggregator launches ‘fully digital home loan’
Connective Home Loans has launched a new digital home loan to its white-label offering that can reportedly provide unconditional approval in minutes.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
94% of broker clients unconcerned with broker remuneration
The vast majority of broker clients are not concerned with brokers receiving commissions, and less than a third would pay a fee for service, according to new research.
BROKER • Sun, 05 Dec 2021
Former RBA governor to chair Macquarie
With Peter Warne set to retire next year, it has now been announced that a former Reserve Bank of Australia governor will take over the chair position from May.
LENDER • Sun, 05 Dec 2021