History timeline

Our history timeline

Our history at a glance

Challenger was established in 1985 and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
  • 1985
    1985
    • Challenger International Limited established
  • 1987
    1987
    • Challenger International Limited listed on the ASX
  • 1992
    1992
    • Australia’s compulsory superannuation system began
  • 1997
    1997
    • Challenger enters annuities market following acquisition of Equity Life Limited
  • 2003
    2003
    • Merger between Challenger International and CPH Investment Corporation
    • Name changed to Challenger Financial Services Group Limited
  • 2005
    2005
    • First Funds Management boutique
  • 2009
    2009
    • Strategy refocused on retirement savings (Funds Management business) and retirement spending (Life business)
  • 2010
    2010
    • Name changed to Challenger Limited
    • Group Assets Under Management of $24bn
  • 2014
    2014
    • Equity raised and Challenger Capital Notes (CGFPA) issued
    • Group Assets Under Management of $51bn
  • 2015
    2015
    • Fidante Partners Europe established
  • 2017
    2017
    • Annuity relationship with MS Primary established
    • Challenger Capital Notes 2 (CGFPB) issued
    • Tokyo office opened
  • 2018
    2018
    • Strategic relationship established and equity investment by MS&AD
  • 2019
    2019
    • Expanded strategic relationship with MS&AD to commence reinsurance of US dollar annuities 1 July 2019
  • 2020
    2020
    • Equity raised to further strengthen capital position
    • Group assets under management $85bn
  • 2021
    2021
    • Acquired MyLife MyFinance Bank
    • Winner of Association of Financial Advisers Life Annuity Provider of the Year (2008 to 2020)
    • Singapore office opened
    • Group assets under management $110bn

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