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Australians want advice and see super as the best way to pay for it

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New research from Colonial First State has found that 93% of Australians believe people need financial advice and almost two in three are interested in using the funds in their

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24 Jan 2024

Consistent consumer labelling critical amid confusion over ESG products

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New research from Colonial First State (CFS) has found Australian consumers are confused by sustainability claims and can’t differentiate between different ESG investment options. The research commissioned by CFS surveyed

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10 Nov 2023

Viridian Advisory selects CFS Edge as wealth platform and managed accounts provider

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Colonial First State is pleased to announce leading financial advice network, Viridian Advisory, as a cornerstone client of CFS Edge. CFS Group Executive Bryce Quirk said the new relationship with

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07 Nov 2023

CFS Edge adds 25 managed accounts from three leading providers

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Colonial First State (CFS) has partnered with Atchison, Drummond and Russell Investments to expand the investment choice on CFS Edge with 25 new managed accounts. Commenting on today’s announcement, CFS

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19 Oct 2023

Millennial and Gen Z consumers want financial advice but don’t know where to start

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Contrary to the widely held belief that financial advice is only for older, wealthier Australians, new research commissioned by Colonial First State (CFS) has found that Millennial and Gen Z

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21 Sep 2023

Financial advice key to financial wellbeing

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The majority of Australians don’t feel positive about their financial future and lack confidence when making decisions about their super, new research from Colonial First State (CFS) has found. CFS

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14 Sep 2023

Colonial First State announces next generation of managed accounts exclusive to CFS Edge

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Colonial First State (CFS) has unveiled the future of managed accounts that will provide access to game-changing pricing, greater flexibility and enhanced investment capabilities exclusive to CFS Edge. At the

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08 Sep 2023

Colonial First State announces target of net zero corporate emissions by 2030

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Colonial First State (CFS) has announced its target to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2030. A range of energy efficiency opportunities

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14 Nov 2022

Colonial First State reveals where advisers can add value in a volatile world

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One of Australia’s largest pension payers, Colonial First State (CFS), has shed light on how financial advisers are helping clients through the current period of market volatility. Speaking at an

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29 Aug 2022

CFS helps members keep their eyes on the big picture

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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

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22 Aug 2022

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