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.
New draft regulatory guide released on consumer remediation
Credit licensees are being asked to respond to ASIC’s new regulatory guide on how they should conduct remediations to return money owed to consumers.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 17 Nov 2021
Banking group names interim CEO
A banking and mortgage broking group has announced the appointment of Allan Savins as its interim banking chief executive.
LENDER • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Non-major banks increasingly popular: Broker Pulse
Ninety per cent of brokers sent loans to the non-majors in October, with a falling proportion using the big four, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey.
BROKER • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Industry ‘disappointed’ with ANZ asset finance change
Asset finance groups have voiced disappointment at the major bank’s decision to only accept asset finance loans from broker clients if they are ANZ customers.
LENDER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Brokers urged to help ease anxiety over rising rates
The FBAA is calling on brokers to help clients understand the impact of rate rises after finding that the majority of borrowers don’t feel they could meet repayment ...
BROKER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Major bank to cease ‘one-off’ asset finance deals
From 1 December, the big four bank will only accept asset finance deals from existing customers and those with a bank account, it has been confirmed.
LENDER • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
FBAA calls on brokers to heed COVID-19 directions
The broker association is encouraging brokers to familiarise themselves with COVID-19 regulations and government directions as the country opens up in earnest.
BROKER • Sun, 14 Nov 2021
SMEs unfairly penalised by large finance hurdles, warns Apricity
Small businesses are at risk of losing out on lucrative infrastructure jobs due to huge finance hurdles being set by large contractors, the SME finance lender has warned
BORROWER • Sun, 14 Nov 2021
AFCA extends pre-expulsion appeal deadline
Brokers will have an extra week to appeal their pre-expulsion notice or resolve their accounts before formal action is taken, it has been confirmed.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 12 Nov 2021