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MLC MySuper switches to lifestage

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019
... which was passed by the Senate on February 14. Rainmaker Information executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said the changes appear to be a fundamental design shift for MLC. "It shows MLC is serious about differentiating itself among ...

The $500k price tag on bad super choices

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... June 2018. The research was conducted by Rainmaker Information's executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin and his team. "What causes the damage to members' potential superannuation savings is the huge variation between super ...

OPINION: Post RC, where to now for retail super?

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
After a damning report card by the Royal Commission, the big question is where to now for retail superannuation and its advisory network ecosystem? At least we know what's not part of the answer: the status quo. Retail superannuation may not be ...

The problem the Productivity Commission is trying to fix

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
Australia's superannuation sector in trying to digest the Productivity Commission's 700-page report with its 31 recommendations need to keep in mind the massive structural problems it is trying to fix. The fundamental problem that has perplexed ...

Simpler fee disclosure on ASIC agenda

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2019
... and the total fees and costs paid. Industry response Rainmaker Group executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said ASIC's proposal to streamline fee disclosures within PDS templates is welcomed, especially the proposal to bundle ...

MYEFO sees bond issuance drop

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
The Federal Government's revised Budget figures reveal a sharp reduction in the deficit and a 26% reduction in required bond issuance for this financial year. "Treasury bond issuance for the year is now expected to be around $52 billion compared with ...

SelectingSuper honours super industry leaders

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... after being presented with the Industry Service Award. Rainmaker Group executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said there's much more to running a super fund than just returns. "There's how it serves its members, its communications ...

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... the new recruit is an existing member of a super fund, Robert said. Rainmaker director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said while the ATO and Fairwork Act focus on compliance and the "how, what amount and when super should be paid," there is no ...

SMSFs most affordable: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2018
... managers, while the remaining is spent on fund administration. Rainmaker executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said: "Despite what some super fund members may think, superannuation is now a highly competitive marketplace. If members ...

Managed accounts forum to address vertical integration, best practice

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
... administration. If it keeps growing at this rate, it will overtake the entire investment wrap sector within five years," said Alex Dunnin, executive director of research and compliance at Rainmaker Information. "The sector is now firmly established in ...