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.
NAB expands LMI waiver to more professionals
The big four bank has opened up its self-employed policy, is now waiving LMI for lawyers and accountants, and expanded the LMI waiver to more medical professionals.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
Government confirms next steps for CDR
The government has confirmed what the expanded Consumer Data Right will look like, as it reaches into more lending segments.
TECH • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
New asset-based lender launches for SMEs
A new private lender billing itself as ‘Australia’s first and only pawn broker for business’ has officially launched following a broker pilot.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
28% of brokers emotionally impacted by clawbacks
As well as having a cash flow impact, more than a quarter of brokers have said that clawbacks are negatively affecting their mental health, according to new data.
BROKER • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
CAFBA launches commercial finance education platform
A new education platform designed to provide a comprehensive education on commercial and asset finance loan writing has been launched by the broker association.
BROKER • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Bankwest updates app, website, and broker portal
A new website, app, and new-look broker portal have been rolled out by Bankwest as it continues its transformation as a digital bank.
LENDER • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Redom Syed, Flint
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings
GROWTH • Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Liberty Financial Group reports diverging originations
While the financial services group continued to grow its residential and SMSF loan originations in 1H24, motor finance and personal lending dropped markedly.
LENDER • Mon, 24 Feb 2025
Majors urged to ‘reconsider’ their ‘troubling’ banker bonuses
A parliamentary review of the big four banks has urged the majors to ‘reconsider’ high sales bonuses paid to stop bankers from becoming brokers.
LENDER • Thu, 20 Feb 2025