Kelly Power
Australian wealth management group Colonial First State (CFS) last night hosted a special event in Sydney to help superannuation fund members make sense of recent challenges in the economy and financial markets so they can make informed decisions about their long-term superannuation strategies.
Hosted by CFS Chief Distribution Officer, Bryce Quirk, the event for members and their financial advisers, included practical and informative sessions with industry experts from CFS.
Chief Executive Officer of CFS Superannuation, Kelly Power, reminded members of the importance of staying focused on the bigger picture with their superannuation.
“Super is a long-term investment and there will be ups and downs along the way. Markets have and will continue to fluctuate over time and as investment professionals with decades of experience, we aim to look through the short-term volatility to provide members with strong, long-term returns,” Ms Power said.
Attendees heard from one of Australia’s leading economic visionaries, Managing Director, Market Economics, Stephen Koukoulas on the once-in-a-lifetime economic changes that investors are experiencing and what these changes mean for investors.
CFS’s new Chief Investment Officer, Jonathan Armitage discussed investing for retirement with Craig Day, Executive Director Technical Services.
“CFS has been helping retirees, superannuation members, and investors plan for a better financial future for more than 30 years. As we look to the future, we’ll continue to invest in our capabilities, and maintain a focus on keeping fees competitive while offering great returns,” added Ms Power.
Practical seminars
Additional panel sessions at the event explored strategies that could help members maximise their funds for retirement and understand their retirement income options including allocated pensions and annuities, making super last, and qualifying for the age pension.
Members without a financial adviser were also invited to learn more about how financial advice works, how to get the most out of the financial planning process, and how it could help their reach their retirement goals.