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.
Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger takes effect
The Qudos Bank-Bank Australia merger has officially completed, with Qudos Bank assets transferring over to Bank Australia, but both brands remaining in market.
LENDER • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
ASIC sues loan agency over alleged unconscionable conduct
A small amount credit provider is being sued by the regulator for unconscionable debt recovery practices and unfair contract terms.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Open banking platform launches for brokers
An open baking portal has opened up to the broker channel, enabling them to access verified financial data for clients.
TECH • Wed, 25 Jun 2025
NAB appoints new leader to focus on digital, UBank
The major bank has announced a new group executive for digital, data, and artificial intelligence, who will also be accountable for UBank.
LENDER • Tue, 24 Jun 2025
CBA makes Simple Home Loan available to broker
The major bank has announced its new ‘Simple’ variable rate home loan option is now available to brokers.
LENDER • Mon, 23 Jun 2025
ASIC exercise ‘always anticipated’, say broker associations
The financial services regulator is currently undertaking an information-gathering exercise asking aggregators to provide information on best interests duty compliance.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
outsource Financial rolls out CRM update
More than 1,500 brokers aggregating under outsource Financial can now utilise Salestrekker 2.0 and its automation tools.
TECH • Mon, 16 Jun 2025
New sub-aggregation offering launched by GSC brokers
A new mentoring and sub-aggregation service has been launched by the Geelong-based brokerage to help brokers drive business growth.
BROKER • Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Losing the Advantedge: Is this the death of bank wholesale funding?
OPINION With Advantedge closing its doors, does this mark the beginning of the end of bank wholesale funding? And what will this mean for aggregator white labels? Annie ...
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 12 Jun 2025