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Colonial First State
Financial Services
Sydney, New South Wales 26,685 followers
We’ve helped over 3 million Australians and counting
About us
We’ve helped over 3 million Australians and counting. We provide superannuation, investment and retirement products to members as well as to corporate and superannuation fund investors. Our wide range and investment management expertise spans Australian and global shares, property, fixed interest, credit, hedge funds, infrastructure and private equity. Privacy policy: http://cfs.com.au/privacy Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee and issuer of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the issuer and Investor Directed Portfolio Services (IDPS) operator and administrator of investment products. Information on this social media may include general advice but does not consider your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the target market determinations (TMD) for our financial products at www.cfs.com.au/tmd, which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Investor Directed Portfolio Service Guide (IDPS Guide) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the FirstChoice PDSs and the FSG from www.cfs.com.au or by calling 13 13 36 and FirstWrap PDSs, FSGs and IDPS Guides from www.firstwrap.com.au or your adviser.
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External link for Colonial First State
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Investment, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, and Superannuation
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Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU
Employees at Colonial First State
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Let’s talk about crypto. The crypto market is currently valued at over USD$2 trillion, with more than 4.5 million Australians already owning some form of cryptocurrency. But beyond the headlines and hype, how does crypto fit into your investment portfolio? And can it help you achieve financial freedom in retirement? Education Manager, Michael Kemplen, will be joined by Chief Investment Officer, Jonathan Armitage, who will discuss what crypto is, how our investment team make decisions on what to invest in, what not to invest in and whether crypto has a place in your super. In this session we’ll discuss: • The difference between crypto, blockchain and bitcoin • Who’s investing in crypto and why • Investment risks and other important considerations • Our approach to investing member’s money Register now https://lnkd.in/gndfb9KW
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On 5 August 2024, the Japanese stock market plunged and seemingly caused a significant ripple effect across global markets including Australia. So how are your super and investments affected during times like these? It’s a good time to remember that while markets go up and down in the short term, in the long run markets bounce back. Here’s what you need to know and what it means for you. https://lnkd.in/grQQFdQh
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Dramatic movements in global financial markets saw investors in a panic and commentators predicting a US recession. Our Chief Investment Officer, Jonathan Armitage cuts through the doom and gloom, and calls this for what it is – an overreaction. #MarketUpdate #Economy
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We have signed a five-year agreement with Microsoft that will underpin our use of cloud and generative AI technologies to deliver enhanced services for our members and the financial advisers we work with. As an early adopter of Microsoft’s generative AI technologies, including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Azure OpenAI Service, this agreement also signals an expansion of Copilot across the CFS team. “AI and cloud technologies are pivotal in our mission to help Australians achieve financial freedom,” said Jeroen Buwalda, Group Executive of Transformation, Technology and Operations at CFS. Learn how we’re using these tools to drive innovation in the wealth management industry https://lnkd.in/ghXSyh6e
Colonial First State signs five-year agreement with Microsoft to fuel its cloud and AI ambitions - Microsoft Australia News Centre
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CoreData Group's latest retirement confidence index reveals CFS is one of the top ranking funds for members' retirement confidence and preparedness, as reported by Hannah Wootton in The Australian Financial Review. https://lnkd.in/gJrCR7Md
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High-growth lifecycle funds were among the top performers for super savers in the past year, with the best of the lot – one of CFS’s lifecycle strategies – coming in 6% higher than the default option at AustralianSuper https://lnkd.in/gutDPDch
Lifecycle and index super funds on the money
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CFS takes 1st and 2nd place in the top performing MySuper Lifecycle options for FY24. New analysis from superannuation research house SuperRatings reveals that the Essential Super growth option (MySuper Lifestage 1975-79) was the best performing MySuper Lifecycle option in FY24, delivering a 14.4% return. This was followed by another CFS fund, the FirstChoice Employer Super growth option (MySuper Lifestage 1975-79), achieving second place in the same category with a 14.3% return. We were also recognised for strong performance in SuperRatings’ analysis of the top fifty Balanced options for FY24, with the CFS Enhanced Index Balanced Fund achieving third place with an 11.4% return. “CFS is gaining significant momentum as a leading superannuation provider, achieving double-digit returns for MySuper members for two years in a row,” said Kelly Power, CEO of Superannuation. “Strong performance is what our members want to see, and we are proud to be in a position where we can continue delivering exceptional investment performance for them,” Ms Power said.
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Our team headed down to NAIDOC in the City at Town Hall for a day of markets, dance, culture and live performance. The theme for 2024 was ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’, calling for a reclamation of narratives to amplify Indigenous voices and pursue justice and equality. You can learn about the theme in this article https://lnkd.in/g9kZmcP3 We were grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the rich history, culture and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To read about our vision for reconciliation, click here https://lnkd.in/g-iMwx-7
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What key drivers were responsible for strong local and overseas investment performance in FY23-24? Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer, and Al Clark, Head of Investments, reveal these factors, as well as the changing dynamics of markets. https://lnkd.in/gtByy3DW #CFSMarketInsights #Economy