 Mandy Mannix Principal Advocate, Retirement, Challenger Limited Mandy joined Challenger in November 2022 and is the principal advocate for retirement. Prior to this, Mandy was general manager, Asset Management Distribution at MLC Wealth. Mandy has also held senior roles in Australia and London at BMO Global Asset Management, CQS UK, Nomura, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (now BlackRock).
MANDY MANNIX | THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026 The follow-up piece from Challenger's research highlights the various factors, including purpose and social connection, that contribute to a satisfying retirement. Read more MANDY MANNIX | TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026 Findings from Challenger indicates retirees are happy with their retirement, but confidence about money continues to wane. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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