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IFSA calls for super in parental leave

IFSA RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAR 2010
... found Australian mothers typically accumulate much less retirement savings than men. Research conducted by Rice Warner Actuaries found the average Australian woman would have $91,400 or 35 per cent less than a man in their superannuation savings if they ...

Retirement savings shortfall worsens: IFSA

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2010
... $695 billion, according to new research commissioned by IFSA. The latest research by IFSA undertaken by Rice Warner Actuaries showed Australians face a massive savings shortfall that would see the majority of Australians struggling to maintain their ...

Liquidity problem in unlisted assets overstated: RWA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2009
... is an increase in arbitrage activity [if members switch between funds or investment choices," explained Rice Warner Actuaries (RWA) in their August 2009 Touchstone newsletter. This is why crediting rate performance reporting is suited to funds in this ...

Model your retirement: Sunsuper

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2009
... billion Asset Super also launched an interactive web-based calculator last month. Asset Super worked with Rice Warner Actuaries to design a new Transition to Retirement (TTR) calculator, aimed at those aged over 55. The calculator highlights an optimal ...

ASSET Super launches TTR calculator

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2009
... considering a transition to retirement strategy in the lead up to full retirement. Asset Super is working with Rice Warner Actuaries to design a new Transition to Retirement (TTR) calculator, which is aimed at those aged over 55. The freely available ...

AFA hits back at fee-for-service report

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2009
The Association of Financial Advisers has criticised the small sample size of a recent Rice Warner Actuaries report that highlighted Australians risk paying 13 times more for commission-based advice versus fee-for-service. Richard Klipin, chief executive ...

Efficiency and social equity best way to fix super

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2009
... they save for retirement as well as during their retirement," said Fiona Reynolds, AIST chief executive. Rice Warner Actuaries (RWA) have also recognised the inequities of the tax concession-based superannuation system, calling for rebates for contributions ...

Clients stung by commissioned advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2009
... pay advisers by commission risk overpaying for services 13 times too much, according to a new report by Rice Warner Actuaries. Financial advisers who received commissions could earn up to 13 times more than those who were remunerated on a fee for service ...

National clearing house shake-up

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2009
... "Payments are treated like payroll, which makes the process much more efficient," said Rosenthal. Research by Rice Warner Actuaries argues this method could save the industry $14 billion in administration costs over the next decade. Rosenthal said the ...

QSuper appoints investment committee

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2009
... sector, specialising in actuarial and management consultancy and is the founder and managing director of Rice Warner Actuaries. Ian Macoun is the second member to be appointed to the investment team. He is currently chairman of a number of companies ...