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.
Government announces open banking changes
The government has revealed a set of changes to improve the Consumer Data Right and boost consumer take-up.
TECH • Tue, 12 Nov 2024
ING set to launch new green loan offering
Non-major bank ING is rolling out a Home Energy Helper offering and a Green Upgrade Loan from next month.
LENDER • Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Bridgit expands securitisation facility
The bridging loan provider has seen its securitisation facility increase to $250 million, enabling it to support $1 billion in transactions a year.
LENDER • Tue, 12 Nov 2024
RedZed adopts ApplyOnline
Brokers will be able to lodge mortgages electronically via ApplyOnline® from next Wednesday, following a new partnership between the non-bank and NextGen.
TECH • Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Joel Archer, Ascension Finance
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 12 Nov 2024
‘Any bank that turns away from the broker channel will regret it’: FBAA
The FBAA MD has suggested brokers cast their net wide with lender choices, after several banks announced a new focus on proprietary lending.
BROKER • Mon, 11 Nov 2024
YBR Group appoints new leader to grow franchise network
The aggregation group has appointed a new head of network performance and franchising to build the corporate branch and bolster franchise recruitment initiatives.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 11 Nov 2024
ANZ unpacks why broking is a less profitable channel
The group executive for retail banking at ANZ has revealed the key drivers that make broking a less profitable channel than proprietary channel.
LENDER • Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Metricon chooses Victorian brokerage for national partnership
The home construction company has selected Mortgage Domayne as its exclusive partner to provide broking services to Metricon clients.
BROKER • Sun, 10 Nov 2024