Challenger

The annuities giant's circa $300 million acquisition of a stake in Pepper Money has received a frosty response from sections of the market.

Chris Cuffe is one of Australia's pioneering fund managers. Now he uses those skills to help others, blending investment savvy with a philanthropic mission.

Australia's largest annuities provider has warned against moves to impose requirements on super funds to provide protections for members in retirement.

Phil King's Regal is still being viewed as the most logical acquirer of 'basketcase' fund manager Platinum, despite a formal rejection of its offer, and the interest of rivals.