* Rates may vary. Annual income payment with capital returned at end of term. Issued by Challenger Life Company Limited ABN 44 072 486 938.
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Delivering secure and guaranteed returns for a fixed term
A Challenger Fixed Term Annuity is a low-risk investment that can operate in a similar way to a term deposit.† Payments are guaranteed by Challenger Life regardless of how investment markets perform.
† Annuities are not covered by the Government guarantee (Australian Government’s Financial Claims Scheme).
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Features and flexibility
Tax free income
Regular payments are tax-free for investors age 60 and over1 when they use super money to invest.
Competitive rates
See our competitive rates.
No fees
There are no product fees or charges payable to Challenger.
Choose when the lump sum investment is repaid
Flexibility to have the initial lump sum be repaid at the end of the chosen fixed term, or all or part of it can be repaid during your client’s term.
Client verification
You can verify your client's identity online to streamline the application process.
Choice of term
Terms of one year up to 50 years2 available with a minimum investment of $10,000.
Regular payments
Payment frequencies include monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and for terms greater than 1 year, yearly payments are also available.
1 For annuities purchased directly via Netwealth platform term annuity payments are taxable both inside and outside super.
2 Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.
Fixed Term Rates
To obtain a quote for longer terms, different indexation options or residual capital value, visit AdviserOnline or call us on 13 35 66.
The rate for a Challenger Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term) is fixed for the term of your clients' investment. Choose from a term of one year up to 50 years1, with a minimum investment of $10,000. Annualised payments are not available for one-year terms.
How a fixed term annuity works
1. Choose the investment amount and the term
We offer terms of one year up to 50 years2. Your clients can choose to use personal or super savings to invest a minimum investment of $10,000.
2. Choose the payment frequency
Match the frequency of payments to suit your client’s income needs.
3. Choose the level of indexation
Indexation in line with CPI, or for a fixed percentage of up to 5%, is an option for clients investing for a term of 2 years or more who have also chosen to have all their capital returned to them as part of their regular payments.
4. Choose when your client will have their lump sum investment repaid
Clients can choose to have their lumpsum invested repaid at maturity, or they can choose to have some or all of their capital investment returned to them in their payments throughout the term.
2 Super rules restrict the maximum investment term if the client is investing super money. The term cannot be greater than the number of whole years before the client turns 100.
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Speak to our Distribution team
Our Challenger distribution team are experienced in helping advisers develop retirement strategies for their clients.
Tools and resources for advisers
Find tools designed to help you when you’re exploring options for your client.Technical information
Our Technical team specialises in supporting advisers in the development of retirement and aged care solutions for their clients. Access key facts, technical strategies, regulatory updates and case studies.
Modelling scenarios
Log in to our free adviser portal to access a range of modelling tools including an Aged Care Calculator.
Generate quotes
Use this tool to generate a quote for our annuity products. It will show you the guaranteed income payments your clients could receive based on the factors you enter. Log in to AdviserOnline to access eQuote.
Finding knowledge
Our resources are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to better serve your clients. Take a look at the broad range of information for advisers that is held in our Adviser Knowledge Hub.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve compiled a list of questions advisers ask us about our term annuities. We’ve shown a few common questions here and you can go on to view additional questions and answers.
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