Our history
For 40 years, Challenger has proudly supported Australians in achieving financial security for a better retirement.
With more than 700,000 Australians set to retire in the next five years, our role as a trusted retirement income provider has never been more important. Hear from our CEO Nick Hamilton as he reflects on life at Challenger and our journey to becoming Australia’s leading provider of annuities.
Strength and experience
Challenger was founded in 1985 and is Australia’s largest annuity provider1 as well as one of its largest active fund managers2. We're an ASX listed company managing around $124 billion in assets as at 30 June 2025.
Experienced
Challenger’s core business has been delivering retirement income to Australians for nearly 30 years and we are recognised as Australia’s leading provider of retirement income3.
Trusted
Challenger Group is an ASX 100 listed company regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). We paid around $6 billion4 in income to our customers in the 2025 financial year.
Secure
Challenger is an APRA regulated life company. We are required to meet strict legislative and regulatory requirements to ensure your money and income are kept safe.
Partner of choice
The 25 largest superannuation funds in Australia are clients of the Challenger Group5.
Life at Challenger
What drives our team? We asked some of our newest and longer-tenure staff to share their experiences working at Challenger.
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Describe your first desk setup
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What's made Challenger a company you've loved being part of?
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What's something you enjoy about Challenger outside of your role?
Your retirement income partner
At Challenger, we’re dedicated to helping you enjoy the retirement you deserve.
Start planning for retirement
Our comprehensive Guide to a Confident Retirement is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to help secure your financial future.
Calculate how long your savings will last
Use our Retire with Confidence tool to estimate the longevity of your savings, determine your potential Age Pension, and craft a secure lifetime plan.
Why choose Challenger?
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