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ANNUITIES News & Analysis

How to address risks facing retirees
Retirement
How to address risks facing retirees
Some of the primary risks associated with retirement can be solved with annuities but they remain unpopular with investors.
Shani Jayamanne | 05 September 2024
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
Retirement
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
4 steps to stretch your retirement savings. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 28 August 2024
Mark to market: Annuities – will I get my money back?
Personal Finance
Mark to market: Annuities – will I get my money back?
More retirees are looking for guaranteed returns. Mark answers 3 common questions on annuities.
Morningstar | 18 August 2024
Investing Compass: Interest rate and inflation proof investment
Personal Finance
Investing Compass: Interest rate and inflation proof investment
In this episode, we explore annuities.
Shani Jayamanne | 18 July 2023
Challenger faces stiffer competition
Stocks
Challenger faces stiffer competition
The annuity provider remains dominant and undervalued but an ageing population and low barriers to entry could mean skinnier margins.
Lex Hall | 23 June 2021
Retirement income-generating strategies - which is right for you?
Retirement
Retirement income-generating strategies - which is right for you?
We compare different strategies for generating cash flows, from pure total return to income-centric approaches to annuities.
Christine Benz | 16 March 2021
Opportunity in Challenger despite earnings tumble
Stocks
Opportunity in Challenger despite earnings tumble
The annuity provider has felt the pain of covid-19 market volatility as investment yields on its defensive assets fall. 
Emma Rapaport | 12 August 2020
Why Challenger's a buy despite $800m investment loss
Stocks
Why Challenger's a buy despite $800m investment loss
The annuities provider this week announced a $300m capital raise to shore up its balance sheet and shift to lower risk credit assets.
Glenn Freeman | 25 June 2020
Your retirement: sunset beach walk or a diet of canned tuna?
Retirement
Your retirement: sunset beach walk or a diet of canned tuna?
Can Australians look forward to increased leisure time in their retirement years, or do they face days of penny-pinching?
Glenn Freeman | 06 November 2019
Challenger well placed to profit from Australia's retirees
Stocks
Challenger well placed to profit from Australia's retirees
Good results and demographics have put Challenger in a strong position to take advantage of Australia's...
Emma Rapaport | 24 October 2018