Rainmaker Information hires from APRA

Camille Schmidt has joined the Rainmaker Information research team as associate director.

Schmidt was most recently principal analyst at APRA, a role she held since January 2023. There she led research projects related to super fund member outcomes, including the recent thematic review of investment governance among platform trustees.

Previously, she worked in super fund research at SuperRatings for six years.

She's also worked for Macquarie University and the Centre for International Finance and Regulation in the past.

Schmidt said she is looking forward to working with the team to deliver research, insights and strategic perspectives.

"Rainmaker sits at a unique intersection in the wealth management landscape with coverage including superannuation, investment management, platforms, managed accounts, model portfolios, retirement solutions and financial advice under one roof. It's a breadth that's genuinely rare, and underpinned by an incredibly strong depth of data, coupled with a leading media and events footprint," she said.

"These were all big draw cards given my passion for research and insights and expertise in superannuation and investment management."

Also commenting, Rainmaker's executive director, research David Gallagher said: "Camille's background, including her recent APRA experience, combines academic rigour with real-world industry impact. Camille has a proven ability to translate complex data into insights that inform industry professionals, regulators and industry leaders."

Meanwhile, Rainmaker managing director Chris Page said: "Camille's appointment further strengthens our research team, building on our recent hires across the business to help clients stay ahead of the industry."

"For more than 30 years, Rainmaker has been the primary source of industry research, and with our expanded team, we're well-positioned to remain the most superior offering in the market. We look forward to showing clients exactly what's in store over the next 12 months."