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Annuities boost Challenger growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 FEB 2013
... wave of Baby Boomers coming into retirement, retirees' preference for secure and guaranteed income investments, such as lifetime annuity products, and a growing awareness of longevity risks have bolstered the demand for annuities in recent years, Challenger ...

Bendigo to offer Challenger annuities in new deal

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012
Bendigo Financial Planning will offer Challenger's Liquid Lifetime annuities under the Bendigo brand, under a new deal between the two groups. The annuities provide a guaranteed income for life with access to capital within the first 15 years of the ...

Zenith recommends Challenger Care Annuity

MARK STORY  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
The Challenger Care Annuity (CCA), a lifetime annuity designed to provide a long-term regular income stream - guaranteed for life - has been rated 'Recommended' by Zenith Investment partners. The chief benefit of the CCA, the Zenith recommendation states ...

Four funds added to AMP Flexible Super

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... diversify their allocation," he said. The additional investment options will be available on AMP Flexible Super, Flexible Lifetime - Super (FLS), Flexible Lifetime - Allocated Pension (FLAP), SignatureSuper, SignatureSuper - Allocated Pension and CustomSuper. ...

Super debate flawed: ASFA

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012
... most at risk, said the report. "Furthermore the majority of Australians retiring today have not had the benefit of a lifetime of compulsory super which was introduced 20 years ago," said Vamos. Thinking about a wealth goal for members isn't remotely ...

Lifecycle discussion needs context: Milliman

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2012
... the client. The upshot of that is a natural inertia, which has led to the very slow uptake of products in things like lifetime annuities and lifetime income products in Australia. Particularly for industry funds, which have begun to develop a high degree ...

AMP updates FLP insurance offering

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2012
AMP has added a range of enhancements to its Flexible Lifetime Protection insurance offering to remain competitive in an ever changing environment. John Ashton head of product on-sale for Retail Wealth Protection at AMP said changing work patterns ...

Vision for the future

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
... with higher retirement savings, with SG likely to reach 11% by 2017. "We are committed to ensuring the golden goal of a lifetime income security is accessible to all Australians and the SG levy will help achieve this."

NIIS development on track

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2012
... minister for financial services and superannuation. The National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS) is intended to cover the lifetime care and support needs for all people who experience a catastrophic injury. Following a meeting between minister Shorten ...

Lifewise takes insurance to new social sphere

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
... But only 31% insure their ability to earn an income with income protection insurance, which could be millions over a lifetime. As an industry first, the campaign has recently launched new and exciting social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook ...