21 September 2009 13:00

Frank Gayton, head of practice for Industry Funds Financial Planning, said that a guaranteed annuity offered by an industry fund would be a very attractive product.

It could have various options, such as different guaranteed rates and investment periods, and provide some guaranteed income to run alongside an allocated pension.

A variable annuity product, which was banned in the 1980s, could be an even better option, he said.

Howes said that Challenger was in early-stage discussions with some super funds about providing a unitised version of an annuity.

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