colonial first state

Funds management

CFSGAM has made its first infrastructure investment in France — a leading energy supply business, which is growing its renewable energy production. ...

Funds management

CFSGAM launches Asian growth strategy in Australia

CFSGAM has launched its Asian growth strategy in Australia, making it the first Australian unit trust, managed by their Asian team. ...

Financial planning

Tech to up pressure on adviser accountability

The rapid increase of communication technology and social media use, along with regulatory change, will make financial advice businesses more accountable than ever to the...

Financial planning

Proceed on Budget proposals to avoid potential tax

Sticking with the current rules on non-concessional contribution caps could lead to paying double tax in the future, according to CFS....

Financial planning

CFS unveils new mobile app

Colonial First State (CFS) has launched a new mobile app which it claims will help financial advisers provide better service for their clients....

Funds management

Annuities available on CFS platforms

Challenger’s annuities have been made available on CFS’ FirstWrap and FirstChoice platforms. ...

Superannuation

ISA renews $2.6 billion planner commission claims

The ISA has renewed claims that planners are extracting commissions of as much as $2.6 billion a year as part of its defence of default super arrangements. ...

Financial planning

Fortnum recruits specialist

Fortnum recruits Sal Torrisi to lead its invesetment administration arm....

Financial planning

Regulation still crippling platform budgets

Platform providers are still bleeding hundreds of millions a year on regulatory compliance, at the cost of improved functionality, an Investment Trends report shows. ...

Funds management

Managed funds performance slugged by index hugging and fees

Managed investments and superannuation funds have underperformed their benchmarks through a combination of index hugging and high management fees with nearly fifteen per ...