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.
CBA rolls out digital refinancing function
Borrowers can now commence and submit refinance applications online with the major bank as part of a new digital refinancing solution.
TECH • Mon, 31 Jul 2023
Second major bank changes clawback policy
A big four bank has confirmed that it will be reducing its clawback structure by six months for all consumer mortgages settled with the group.
LENDER • Wed, 26 Jul 2023
Mortgage arrears highest in outer regions of capitals: S&P
The south-west of Sydney has the highest home loan arrears of any capital city, according to new data from S&P Global Ratings.
BORROWER • Tue, 25 Jul 2023
AFG launches reduced buffer home loan
AFG’s in-house lending division has rolled out a mortgage with a 1 per cent serviceability buffer for certain refinancing borrowers.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 24 Jul 2023
TP24 secures $585m global debt deal, eyes Aussie growth
Around a third of the $585 million will go towards growing the Australian SME lending business, the chief executive of the fintech lender has said.
LENDER • Sun, 23 Jul 2023
Perth broker becomes first person to solo row from Australia to Africa
Strawberry Finance broker Rob Barton has completed his Guinness World Records challenge of being the first person to solo row from Australia to Africa.
GROWTH • Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Jason Yetton to become CEO of consumer banking at Westpac
The big four bank has announced a major restructuring, including appointing two separate heads to lead its business and consumer banking operations.
LENDER • Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Maximum ASIC fines increase to $1.57m
The maximum penalty for breaking the best interests duty is 40 per cent more than when the obligation was first brought in, the FBAA has flagged.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 17 Jul 2023
Should there be a separate accreditation for SMSF loan writing?
PREMIUM While qualifications are needed to provide self-managed super fund advice, these don’t apply to brokers writing SMSF loans. But should they? Annie Kane ...
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 17 Jul 2023