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Rice Warner’s submission to Retirement Income Review

  • On 12/02/2020
Rice Warner’s latest report has been prepared in response to a call for submissions from the Retirement Income Review (Consultation Paper, November 2019). Given the many strengths of the system, it does not need major reform.  However, there are areas where the system could be modified to provide more efficient and effective outcomes.  The recent […]

The weakness of product disclosure

  • On 30/01/2020
Last year, Karen Chester, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Deputy Chair, released a report compiled jointly by ASIC and the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets.  She used the opportunity to challenge the financial markets about whether disclosure on documentation was working efficiently for consumers, stating: “Disclosure can and has backfired in unexpected and […]

Michael Rice receives Order of Australia

  • On 26/01/2020
The directors and staff at Rice Warner would like to congratulate Michael Rice for being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia, “for distinguished service to business and economics, particularly to the actuarial profession, and through advisory roles”. Michael is a leader within the financial services industry and is well known for his tireless […]

The clock is ticking for Putting Members’ Interest First

  • On 17/01/2020
The Treasury Laws Amendment Putting Members’ Interests First (PMIF) Act 2019 will be coming into effect from 1 April 2020. Two new considerations for trustees resulting from PMIF are whether to adopt the exemption for ‘dangerous occupations’ and the terms for switching on default cover for members who are ineligible when they first join a […]

Rice Warner: Year in Review 2019

  • On 16/12/2019
The Rice Warner team wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe, enjoyable and well-deserved break. We look forward to working with you in 2020. Take a look at our Year in Review.
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