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Challenger chief becomes FSC deputy chair

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2018
Challenger chief executive Brian Benari has taken on a role on the board of the Financial Services Council. Benari will become the FSC's co-deputy chair, alongside BT Financial Group chief executive Brad Cooper. Benari said: "I'm pleased to take on ...

Challenger flags new Fidante partnership, record profit

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... Insurance Company, announced in 2016, accounted for 17% of 2018 first-half life sales. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said the results reflected the "benefits from diversifying our distribution channels and product offering, which is driving ...

Annuity sales boost Challenger results

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... Fund. The life book growth also hit a record of $1.3 billion from $1.1 billion last year. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said the sales results demonstrate a strong demand for secure and stable retirement income products, which benefited from ...

Challenger recruits CBA research manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... Life Investments absolute return fund and the establishment of a new small-caps boutique. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari told Financial Standard at the time: "We're trying to get a balance between the distribution side and making sure we've ...

Industry fund teams with Challenger on retirement

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... "Challenger's vision is to provide our customers with financial security for retirement," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari previously said. "As the superannuation industry pivots towards generating sustainable retirement incomes, supported by ...

More firepower in Challenger play

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... increased product accessibility and at the same time fortify existing distribution channels. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said the life and funds management firm still sees itself as a key manufacturer of products but it is being balanced ...

Challenger hails major retirement partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
... agenda, we are excellently positioned to meet the needs of the rising wave of retirees," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said.

Challenger distribution chief departs for start-up role

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016
... brand leadership, strong service capabilities and our annuity distribution footprint," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. Challenger chief executive Life, Richard Howes, will take on a similar role to Rogan's. Howes is now chief executive ...

Suncorp partners for first annuity product

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016
... products in Australia and our partnership will deliver value to all of our stakeholders." Challenger chief executive Brian Benari added: "Each day 700 Australians reach retirement age and, the number of over-65s is expected to grow to more than 7 million ...

Challenger reveals key annuity relationships

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... Generally Accepted Account Principles and Challenger's normalised profit framework, consistent with the Life business. Benari said: "This new initiative is consistent with our strategy to create a broader range of products and expand our distribution ...