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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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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Colonial First State launches CFS Edge

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Colonial First State (CFS) has announced the launch of CFS Edge, the most contemporary wealth management platform in the market, bringing world-class technology and capability to the Australian financial advice

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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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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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Colonial First State appoints Chief Investment Officer

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Chief Executive Officer of Colonial First State Superannuation, Kelly Power, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Armitage as Chief Investment Officer of Colonial First State. Jonathan is a highly regarded

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Colonial First State selects FNZ to deliver its platform transformation

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Colonial First State (CFS) announced a major revamp of its wrap business, with a new wrap platform expected to open to new business in late 2022. CFS has appointed FNZ

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Colonial First State announces insurance premium reduction for its members

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Colonial First State has announced an insurance premium reduction for customers of its FirstChoice Employer Super, Essential Super, FirstChoice Personal and FirstChoice Wholesale Personal products. The changes follow the reappointment

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More Australians engaging with super to secure retirement savings impacted by COVID-19

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More Australians are engaging with their superannuation and are positive about new increases to the Super Guarantee (SG) and higher contribution caps. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing uncertainty around

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Superannuation changes from 1 July set to boost retirement savings of millions of Australians

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Leading superannuation provider Colonial First State is encouraging Australians to make the most of the 1 July changes to super, saying the planned super guarantee (SG) increases as well as

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