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Challenger to raise $530m to fund further annuities growth

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2014
... prospects. It's time to change gears so we can capitalise on the opportunities before us," chief executive officer Brian Benari said. "Lifetime annuity sales growth has been phenomenal, hitting $613 million from only $46 million two years ago. But the ...

Challenger sees sustained interest in lifetime annuities

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2014
... Fund annuity, which was partly offset by retail annuity net book growth of $200 million. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said: "Retail annuity sales continue to be propelled by our product innovation and a rising number of baby boomer retirees. ...

Challenger launches new smart beta boutique

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2014
... Partners managed fund business. The new fund manager, Tempo Asset Management, was revealed by Challenger chief executive Brian Benari at the group's half-year result announcement. A spokesperson for Challenger told Financial Standard the boutique will ...

Challenger reports record annuities sales

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2014
... up 14%, translating to an unfranked interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share, up 32%. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said: "We sold more lifetime annuities in six months than the entire 2013 year, dispelling doubt about the revival of the Australian ...

Challenger acquires SMSF business

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2013
... in terms of SMSF retiree research, product and service development and distribution," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. "While all retirees value secure income streams, SMSF retirees tend to be more aware of longevity risk. They know that ...

Challenger reports big boost in annuities sales

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2013
... assets and funds under management reached $46.1 billion, coincidentally also an annual rise of 31%. Chief executive Brian Benari said: "We are very pleased with the unseasonably strong retail annuity sales and remain committed to our 2014 guidance. "Sales ...

Challenger CEO joins FSC board, AWI's Heap to depart

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013

Annuity sales reinforce solid Challenger result

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
... to Fidante Partners post-30 June and are looking to back additional teams this year," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. "Our funds management business is growing strongly and profitably from the solid foundations laid over the last few years ...

Challenger stages lifetime annuities comeback

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... provide investors with access to their capital, unlike traditional lifetime annuities," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. "Removal of this sticking point has allowed annuities' merits to shine through - capital protection and the payment ...

Challenger FUM grows 7% in March quarter

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
... quarter, resulting in a growing proportion of sales from these relatively new products," Challenger Chief executive Brian Benari said. "As we approach the final and seasonally busiest sales quarter we are on track to deliver retail annuity net book growth ...