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25 January 2010 | Time is running out for SMSFs and SAFs to make moves to retain their asset tax exemption status, writes Alex Durham.
20 October 2009 | Challenger's new annuities product finds home on BT Wrap.
19 October 2009 | The global financial crisis has dampened Australians’ ardour for lump sum superannuation payouts, with the result that a rash of new pension products are coming to market, writes Mike Taylor.
8 October 2009 | Proposed acquisition to increase NAB's share of mortgage market by less than 1 per cent.
24 August 2009 | CAROLINE MUNRO reports on the pressing need for better retirement products, particularly in light of the growing longevity risk in Australia and the impact of the global financial crisis on those nearing retirement.
09:48 AM | Acquisitive NAB picks up Challenger mortgage management business in a transaction valued at $385 million.
09:00 AM | Acquisition includes PLAN, Choice and FAST as well as multi-brand white label capability for $385 million.
9 June 2009 | A Challenger Group submission has argued that compelling Australian retirees towards annuities could relieve pressure on the Age Pension.
20 April 2009 | Short-term liquidity is still an issue and investors must realise that mortgage funds are more suitable for long-term investment.
7 April 2009 | Skilled fund managers can provide more protection in down markets.
23 March 2009 | Good levels of capitalisation and acquisition growth despite the current market environment.
27 February 2009 | The financial planning firm closely associated with the principals of Storm Financial has written to clients informing them that it cannot provide financial advice.
19 February 2009 | Despite tough markets, boutique fund managers are not sitting quietly waiting for the good times to return. JASON SPITS spoke to five boutique fund managers who are still beating the drum for the smaller end of the market.
22 October 2008 | Challenger distributions, ratings affected.
20 October 2008 | S&P places Challenger High Yield Fund 'on hold'.
25 August 2008 | Mike Tilley makes way for deputy MD.
25 August 2008 | Mortgages and cash saving grace.
25 August 2008 | Mike Tilley makes way for deputy MD.
25 August 2008 | Mortgages and cash saving grace.
5 June 2008 | Applications in Supreme Court.
12 March 2008 | Buyer also interested in managing rights of the fund.
10 August 2006 | The executive director of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Planners, Peter Johnston, has retracted a number of statements relating to the Challenger Financial Services Group with respect to a class action covering the Challenger Howard Property Trust – Penrith Homemaker Centre.
31 July 2006 | Between 12 and 15 financial planning groups are to proceed with a class action against Challenger Financial Services Group over the collapse of its Challenger Howard Property Trust – Penrith Homemaker Centre.
7 June 2006 | Challenger Financial Services has extended the range of managers within its Custom Choice Boutique Australian Share Portfolio.