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.
Money Quest Group acquires Southern Cross Broker Network
The group has made its fifth acquisition as it looks to strengthen and broaden its aggregation proposition.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 01 Nov 2023
Lumi unveils rate-reducing business loan
A new feature that automatically decreases the interest rate on business loans for certain SME borrowers has been launched by the fintech lender.
LENDER • Tue, 31 Oct 2023
In Memoriam: Ruth Cresswell, 1968–2023
Ruth Patricia Cresswell, a veteran broker relationship manager and sales manager, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54.
LENDER • Tue, 31 Oct 2023
In Focus: Understanding the unique needs of self-employed borrowers
In this podcast, sponsored by RedZed, we discover how brokers can offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of self-employed borrowers.
BORROWER • Tue, 31 Oct 2023
MyState appoints new head of broker distribution
A former broker-turned-business relationship manager has become the head of broker distribution at the non-major bank.
LENDER • Sun, 29 Oct 2023
Government urged to put financial literacy on the curriculum
Teaching financial literacy in schools, requiring banks to develop financial products for women and a raft of legislative changes have been put forward by the Women’s ...
BORROWER • Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Mortgage broker complaints are nominal, AFCA data shows
The volume of complaints lodged against brokers in the financial year 2023 continues to be nominal, according to new data from the financial complaints body.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Average value of B2B invoices down 42%, finds CreditorWatch
Persistently low consumer demand has led to a 42 per cent drop in the average value of B2B invoices year-on-year, according to new data.
BORROWER • Sun, 22 Oct 2023
AFG Securities prices $750m transaction
The aggregator’s in-house lending division has priced a $750 million residential mortgage-backed securities issue.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 22 Oct 2023