Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes: Listed Floating Rate Term Securities (LiFTS)
An ASX-quoted debt security backed by public and private credit. Designed for investors seeking consistent income, daily liquidity, and limited buffer in the event of investment losses.
The Challenger IM Listed Floating Rate Term Securities (LiFTS) are unsecured, deferrable*, redeemable, floating rate notes, that offer access to a listed debt security backed by a diversified portfolio of public and private credit assets.
Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes pay an interest rate of 1M BBSW + 2.75% p.a. (net), paid monthly, and includes a limited first loss buffer. With daily liquidity via the ASX and a fixed 7-year term (callable by the issuer in year 6), Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes offers a compelling solution for income-focused investors.
*deferrable (in limited circumstances) and cumulative
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Key Features
A listed fixed income security
LiFTS notes pay a monthly interest rate of 1M BBSW + 2.75% p.a. (net) with a 7 year maturity date.
Challenger IM LiFTS Note 1 are backed by a broad range of private and public credit markets, with more than 100 borrowers across sectors and regions.
Downside management
A limited first-loss buffer for Noteholders in the event of investment losses causing a winding up event.
Liquidity & Flexibility
Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes to be quoted on ASX from September 2025, and are able to be bought or sold daily, offering ease of access and portfolio flexibility.
Experienced team
Managed by Challenger Investment Management, a part of the ASX-listed Challenger Group, a fixed income investment management platform with over 20 years of experience in public and private credit markets.
Aligned with Challenger
Investors benefit from alignment with Challenger Group’s capital, governance and risk management.
Key risks
No guarantees
Notes are not guaranteed by Challenger IM or any other party
Market volatility
Note prices may fluctuate due to changes in interest rates, inflation, credit spreads, or investor sentiment
Interest rate and credit margin risk
Shifts in interest rates or credit margins can affect pricing
Please refer to the Prospectus for LiFTS issued by Challenger IM Capital Limited for a full description of the risks involved in investing in LiFTS.
Fund Name | Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes |
ASX Code | CIMHA |
Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
Unit Pricing Frequency | Daily via ASX |
Minimum Investment | $100 per unit |
Liquidity | Daily via ASX |
Maturity | 7 years (callable by the issuer in year 6) |
Interest Return | 1M BBSW + 2.75% p.a. (net) |
First Loss Buffer | Refer to Prospectus for details |
Manager | Challenger Investment Management |
Trustee | Equity Trustees |
Ratings
Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes (LiFTS) has received the following ratings:
Recommended by Zenith Investment Partners.
Subscribe security recommendation by Bond Adviser.
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For details on all research ratings, please see the Ratings Disclaimer.
Any research house rating only represents the opinion of the research house, which is relative and subjective, on the investment merits of the product. The Issuer advises that such ratings are intended to be general advice and to be used by wholesale clients only and should never be relied on by retail clients when making a decision about investing in the Notes.

Investing & Enquiries
1. Speak with your licensed broker or financial adviser
2. Review the Prospectus and TMD
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Important Notices
*deferrable (in limited circumstances) and cumulative
1 Assets Under Management for fixed income division of Challenger Investment Management as at 31 December 2024
Unless otherwise specified, any information contained in this material is current as at the date of publication and has been prepared by Challenger IM Capital Limited ACN (687 738 263) (Issuer), a wholly owned subsidiary of Challenger Limited. Challenger Investment Partners Limited (also referred to as “Challenger Investment Management” or “CIM”) (ABN 29 092 382 842, AFSL 234 678) provides investment management and other services to the Issuer.
The Issuer does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) under the Corporations Act. Accordingly, to make offers to arrange for the issue of the Notes, the Issuer has appointed Fidante Partners Services Limited ABN 44 119 605 373 AFSL 320505 as its authorised intermediary to make offers to arrange for the issue of the Notes, pursuant to section 911A(2)(b) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Notes are unsecured, deferrable, redeemable, floating rate notes.
This material is provided for general information purposes only and is intended solely for licensed financial advisers or authorised representatives of licensed financial advisers and wholesale investors. It is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement, disclosure document or other offer document under Australian law or under any other law. This material is not, and does not constitute, financial product advice, an offer to sell or the solicitation, invitation or recommendation to purchase any securities and neither this material nor anything contained within it will form the basis of any contract or commitment. This material does not directly or indirectly contain any offer or intended offer of securities and is not intended to induce anybody to make an investment in any securities. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of reliance on this information.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Investments in the Notes are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income or principal invested. Accordingly, the performance, the repayment of capital or any particular rate of return on your investments are not guaranteed by any member of the Challenger Group or any other person.
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The Prospectus for the offer of the Notes and the Target Market Determination, available at www.fidante.com should be obtained and read in their entirety by an investor before making a decision to acquire the Notes. An investor who has received an invitation to participate from their broker and wish to apply for Notes under the broker firm offer must complete the application form that will accompany the Prospectus. No cooling off rights will apply to an investment in Notes issued pursuant to the offer. This means that an investor would be unable to withdraw its application once it has been accepted. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, adequacy, reasonableness, completeness or reliability of any statements, estimates or opinions or other information contained in this material. Any forward-looking statements, including projections, guidance on future revenues, earnings and estimates, are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance.
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