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.
Building commencements rising from the doldrums
After having hit a record low in September, building commencements are slowly ticking back up again, but brokers are still seeing headwinds for borrowers.
BROKER • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
UNO launches first AI-powered initiative
An AI-powered data-matching algorithm has been rolled out by the brokerage to automatically pair and allocate documentation data with relevant document requests.
TECH • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Prospa shareholders vote in favour of acquisition
The shareholders of the SME lender have voted in favour of the proposal to be acquired by a consortium led by the Salter Brothers Tech Fund.
LENDER • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
The Word: How do you source new business?
Getting new business through the door is a key part of growing a business. This month, we ask…
SALES & MARKETING • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Banjo reports 86% rise in loan rejections YoY
Loan activity from small businesses “has gone backwards”, with the number of loan applications falling and approvals plummeting, according to the lender.
LENDER • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Felix Katzen, The London Group
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, 16 Jul 2024
NSW and Qld look to recommence interoperability despite ‘pause’
The land registries in Queensland and NSW have committed to continuing the progression of interoperability despite ARNECC pausing the program.
TECH • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Is the broking industry missing millions in unpaid commissions?
ANALYSIS The complexity and opacity of commission payments are leaving brokers out of pocket, with one broker having found $60,000 worth of unpaid upfronts last year.
BROKER • Sun, 14 Jul 2024
What’s Making Headlines – the payroll tax burden on broking
The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop.
BROKER • Fri, 12 Jul 2024