Challenger Limited (Challenger) is focused on providing our customers with financial security for a better retirement.
History
Challenger operates three core investment businesses - a fiduciary Funds Management division, an APRA-regulated Life division and an APRA-regulated authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI).
In 2021, Challenger acquired a digital bank that offers customers a range of simple savings and lending products, including guaranteed term deposits, and is regulated by APRA.
What we do
We offer a range of products aimed at helping your clients during their retirement. Our market-leading annuities provide a regular income, either for their lifetime or for a fixed term they choose.
Our product range includes:
Our history
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1985
- Challenger International Limited established
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1987
- Challenger International Limited listed on the ASX
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1992
- Australia’s compulsory superannuation system began
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1997
- Challenger enters annuities market following acquisition of Equity Life Limited
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2003
- Merger between Challenger International and CPH Investment Corporation
- Name changed to Challenger Financial Services Group Limited
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2005
- First Funds Management boutique
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2009
- Strategy refocused on retirement savings (Funds Management business) and retirement spending (Life business)
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2010
- Name changed to Challenger Limited
- Group Assets Under Management of $24bn
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2014
- Equity raised and Challenger Capital Notes (CGFPA) issued
- Group Assets Under Management of $51bn
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2015
- Fidante Partners Europe established
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2017
- Annuity relationship with MS Primary established
- Challenger Capital Notes 2 (CGFPB) issued
- Tokyo office opened
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2018
- Strategic relationship established and equity investment by MS&AD
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2019
- Expanded strategic relationship with MS&AD to commence reinsurance of US dollar annuities 1 July 2019
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2020
- Equity raised to further strengthen capital position
- Group assets under management $85bn
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2021
- Acquired MyLife MyFinance Bank
- Winner of Association of Financial Advisers Life Annuity Provider of the Year (2008 to 2020)
- Singapore office opened
- Group assets under management $110bn