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Monday, October 19, 2026

Daiichi Life bids for full ownership of Australia’s Challenger

The deal values the Australian retirement income business at approximately A$7.94bn (US$5.53bn) and follows Dai-ichi Life's proposed acquisition of New Zealand's Fidelity Life.
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October 19, 2026

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