Money Management 4minutes

3 March 2010 | The only dedicated multimedia news bulletin for the financial advice industry. 7 days of news in under 4 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Securitor.

New funds support Challenger result

22 February 2010 | Challenger Financial Services Group has reported a profit upgrade for the first half of 2009-10, supported by inflows into its Guaranteed Income Funds and boutique investment funds.

Challenger confident on core offer

13 November 2009 | Challenger's Dominic Stevens said the group is preparing for a four-fold increase in contact with planners and dealer groups to push its annuity products. Stevens said the products address various concerns of the Cooper Review.

Challenger courting platform partner

12 October 2009 | Challenger has initiated discussions with "several leading platform providers" regarding the establishment of a platform-based unitised annuity investment option.

Challenger down but not out

25 August 2009 | A significant fall in funds under management and income in Challenger Financial's funds management business, as well as investment losses in its life business, has contributed to the group posting a net annual loss in 2009.