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Challenger Limited reported a 19% jump in Life sales to $1.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong annuity demand and offshore growth. Despite a 10% dip in Funds Management FUM amid market volatility, the company advanced key retirement partnerships and tightened its FY26 EPS guidance.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.

Raiz Invest reported robust FY25 results with 15% revenue growth and a near break-even net loss, underpinned by strong customer and funds growth. The fintech’s strategic innovations and partnerships set a positive tone for FY26.

Challenger Limited reported a 9% increase in normalised net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong Life business cash earnings and resilient Funds Management performance despite net outflows. The company also announced an 11% dividend increase and provided positive FY26 EPS guidance amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s consultation on new capital settings for annuity products, highlighting the potential for regulatory reforms to boost innovation and growth in Australia’s retirement income sector.

Generation Development Group (GDG) has forged a strategic alliance with BlackRock, combining local market leadership with global investment expertise to develop innovative retirement income solutions for Australian retirees.

Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.