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.
ASIC begins cancelling credit licences following CSLR payments
The financial services regulator has, for the first time, cancelled credit licences of companies following the payment of CSLR compensation.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Should APRA have a set arrears target?
A submission to the Senate’s home ownership inquiry has said APRA should have a 2–3 per cent target for home loan arrears and an ‘RBA-style board’ to accelerate home ...
BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Phil Rice, EZ 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, 24 Sep 2024
Borrowers will welcome cash rate hold, say aggregator leaders
Members of the broking industry have said that the decision to hold the cash rate will be welcome news to borrowers, hopeful buyers, and brokers alike.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 24 Sep 2024
September–October cash rate decision called
The central bank has announced its monetary policy decision for September–October, dousing hopes for a rate cut this year.
BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Cost of living now the main barrier to home ownership
The cost of living has surpassed housing affordability as the main barrier to home ownership, according to new research from Helia.
BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Majority of brokers have repeat clients
Fifty-seven per cent of brokers see at least half of their clients come back to them for another loan, according to new data.
BROKER • Sun, 22 Sep 2024
91% of FHBs likely to use a broker: Helia
Nine in 10 first home buyers are likely to use a mortgage broker to obtain a loan for their property, according to new research from Helia.
BROKER • Fri, 20 Sep 2024
CBA pushes back rate cut forecast
Hope is fading that the RBA will cut rates this year, with another major bank pushing back its forecasts for a rate cut.
BORROWER • Thu, 19 Sep 2024