Retirement
Rice: Is reforming tax on super the way forward?
Michael Rice says before the government makes a tax-grab it should look at the inequities in the superannuation system.
Elizabeth FryMay 25, 2020
Rice Warner
Policy and Regulation
Hume denies tax hike on super
Assistant superannuation minister Jane Hume said the government had no plans to raise tax on super to help pay for its giant stimulus package. Retirement experts don't believe her.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2020
Operations
COVID-19 triggers new merger talks
Several new potential mergers have emerged since the outbreak of the coronavirus after market turmoil placed further pressure on super funds.
Sarah JonesMay 1, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Coronavirus tax hike to hit super members
Australia’s rich pool of retirement savings will likely be slugged with higher tax charges as Canberra struggles to repay the debt on its giant stimulus package.
Elizabeth FryApril 29, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Michael Rice receives Order of Australia
Michael Rice has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia in Sunday’s Australia Day honours. He was recognised for his “distinguished service to business and economics, particularly to the actuarial profession, and through advisory roles."
Elizabeth FryJanuary 28, 2020
Governance
Super funds to raise billions of dollars: Rice Warner
Australian super funds could soon be forced to hold billions of dollars in capital as the industry surpasses the banking sector, says Michael Rice.
Sarah JonesJanuary 8, 2020
Retirement
Knox, Rice and Asher urge retirement reform
Three of Australia’s leading superannuation and retirement experts have urged the federal government to give broad scope to its review of Australia’s retirement system, as the current system has too many flaws.
Elizabeth FryAugust 21, 2019
Retirement
Mercer: Grattan research flawed and misleading
A campaign by the Grattan Institute against lifting the superannuation guarantee rate to 12 per cent is based on a “misleading” model, according to a new Mercer report released on Thursday. Mercer senior actuary David Knox said the Grattan findings used a series of assumptions that were not realistic for the average Australian.
Elizabeth FryAugust 1, 2019