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.
What do brokers do to unwind?
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
BROKER • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Athena to co-create new mortgage product with brokers
The digital lender is undertaking a series of workshops with LMG brokers to develop a suite of new home loan products for the channel.
LENDER • Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Lucky Velasquez, Finance Better
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, 10 Sep 2024
Greens urge Treasurer to cut rates
The Greens are urging the Treasurer to use his powers to bring down interest rates, in exchange for them backing the RBA board reform.
BORROWER • Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Investor lending nears record high
The value of investor loans totalled $11.7 billion in July 2024, according to the ABS, just shy of the $11.8 billion record high achieved in January 2022.
BORROWER • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Broker volumes exceed $100bn for the first time
The third-party channel wrote more than $100 billion in mortgages in the June quarter, a record amount, with market share at near-record highs.
BROKER • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Westpac announces new CEO
The big four bank has announced it will welcome a new group CEO and MD in December, when its current leader steps down after five years at the helm.
LENDER • Sun, 08 Sep 2024
Broker lodges petition to cancel clawbacks, get refunds
A petition has been lodged by a broker calling on Parliament to not only cancel clawback, but also refund any that have been implemented since BID.
BROKER • Sun, 08 Sep 2024
Loan Market payroll tax judgment delayed
The judgment for Loan Market’s payroll tax case has been reserved, with final orders to be handed down in due course.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 06 Sep 2024