Annie Kane

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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.

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Brokers have saved clients $84.5m in interest by repricing

Between January and October 2024, brokers using fintech platform Sherlok saved clients a record $84.5 million in interest costs despite the cash rate having remained ...

TECH • Tue, 26 Nov 2024

NSW payroll tax law to be reviewed

A new parliamentary inquiry into the NSW Payroll Tax Act will be held, which will review the operation of the relevant contractor and employment agent provisions.

BROKER • Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Lendi Group reduces some commission tiers

The brokerage group has reduced some of its tiered commission structures as it continues to update its broker offering.

AGGREGATOR • Mon, 25 Nov 2024

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OwnHome launches first home buyer broker competition

Deposit loan company OwnHome has launched three cash prizes for brokers servicing first home buyers.

BROKER • Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Greens to wave through Labor housing bills

The shared equity Help to Buy scheme will likely pass this week after the Green Party of Australia said it would “wave the housing bills through”.

BORROWER • Mon, 25 Nov 2024

3 per cent buffer to remain: APRA

The prudential regulator has maintained that the 3 per cent buffer will remain, amid widespread calls for the regulator to move to a dynamic buffer.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Firstmac prices $1.5bn RMBS issue

Non-bank lender Firstmac has issued $1.5 billion in green bonds, with its latest issue including solar-proxy green loans.

LENDER • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

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Brighten goes live with ApplyOnline

The non-bank lender can now accept loan lodgements through NextGen’s ApplyOnline® platform, as it moves to provide more flexibility to brokers.

TECH • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

AMP Bank changes commission structure

Broker associations have welcomed AMP's change to clawbacks, effective from 1 January 2025.

LENDER • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

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