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Term annuities

Name: Challenger Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term Direct)
Availability: InStock

* Rates may vary. Annual income payment with capital returned at end of term. Issued by Challenger Life Company Limited ABN 44 072 486 938.

Delivering secure and guaranteed returns for a fixed term

A Challenger Fixed Term Annuity is a low-risk investment that can operate in a similar way to a term deposit.^† Payments are guaranteed by Challenger Life regardless of how investment markets perform.

† Annuities are not covered by the Government guarantee (Australian Government’s Financial Claims Scheme).

Fixed Term Rates

To obtain a quote for longer terms, different indexation options or residual capital value, visit AdviserOnline or call us on 13 35 66.

Rates are updated every Monday. The rates displayed are current and subject to change.

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Investment term1 year

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Investment term2 years

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Investment term3 years

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Investment term4 years

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Investment term5 years

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The rate for a Challenger Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term) is fixed for the term of your clients' investment. Choose from a term of one year up to 50 years³, with a minimum investment of $10,000. Annualised payments are not available for one-year terms.

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Features and flexibility

Tax free income

Regular payments are tax-free for investors age 60 and over¹ when they use super money to invest.

Competitive rates

See our competitive rates.

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No fees

There are no product fees or charges payable to Challenger.

Choose when the lump sum investment is repaid

Flexibility to have the initial lump sum be repaid at the end of the chosen fixed term, or all or part of it can be repaid during your client’s term.

Client verification

You can verify your client's identity online to streamline the application process.

Choice of term

Terms of one year up to 50 years² available with a minimum investment of $10,000.

Regular payments

Payment frequencies include monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and for terms greater than 1 year, yearly payments are also available.

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1 For annuities purchased directly via Netwealth platform term annuity payments are taxable both inside and outside super.

2 Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.

How a fixed term annuity works

1. Choose the investment amount and the term

We offer terms of one year up to 50 years². Your clients can choose to use personal or super savings to invest a minimum investment of $10,000.

2. Choose the payment frequency

Match the frequency of payments to suit your client’s income needs.

3. Choose the level of indexation

Indexation in line with CPI, or for a fixed percentage of up to 5%, is an option for clients investing for a term of 2 years or more who have also chosen to have all their capital returned to them as part of their regular payments.

4. Choose when your client will have their lump sum investment repaid

Clients can choose to have their lumpsum invested repaid at maturity, or they can choose to have some or all of their capital investment returned to them in their payments throughout the term.

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² Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.

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You can generate a quote today using eQuote in AdviserOnline or call us on 13 35 66.

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Steps on how to apply

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Frequently asked questions

We’ve compiled a list of questions advisers ask us about our term annuities. We’ve shown a few common questions here and you can go on to view additional questions and answers.

Is the repayment of the money invested guaranteed?

What happens to my clients’ money if they pass away?

Can my client re-invest at maturity?

Is there a penalty for withdrawing all or part of my clients’ money before the end of the term?

Is there a minimum investment amount and term?

Are there any fees?

Are payments guaranteed?

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Useful documents and links

Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term) Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term) Target Market Determination (TMD)

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* Rates may vary. Annual income payment with capital returned at end of term. Issued by Challenger Life Company Limited ABN 44 072 486 938.

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Delivering secure and guaranteed returns for a fixed term

† Annuities are not covered by the Government guarantee (Australian Government’s Financial Claims Scheme).

Fixed Term Rates

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Features and flexibility

Tax free income

Competitive rates

No fees

Choose when the lump sum investment is repaid

Client verification

Choice of term

Regular payments

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1 For annuities purchased directly via Netwealth platform term annuity payments are taxable both inside and outside super.

2 Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.

How a fixed term annuity works

1. Choose the investment amount and the term

2. Choose the payment frequency

3. Choose the level of indexation

4. Choose when your client will have their lump sum investment repaid

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2 Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.

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Table of Contents

Delivering secure and guaranteed returns for a fixed term

† Annuities are not covered by the Government guarantee (Australian Government’s Financial Claims Scheme).

Fixed Term Rates

Features and flexibility

Tax free income

Competitive rates

No fees

Choose when the lump sum investment is repaid

Client verification

Choice of term

Regular payments

1. Choose the investment amount and the term

2. Choose the payment frequency

3. Choose the level of indexation

4. Choose when your client will have their lump sum investment repaid

Apply now

Tools and resources for advisers

Technical information

Modelling scenarios

Generate quotes

Finding knowledge

Stay informed

² Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.