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AMP, CFS and Vision Super get the Epic Retirement Tick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
Three super funds, AMP Super, CFS FirstChoice and Vision Super, have joined the line-up of funds that have received the Epic Retirement Tick from Chant West and the Epic Retirement Institute. These funds join Australian Retirement Trust - Super Savings ...

CFS launches retirement income optimiser

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has launched a new retirement feature designed to give eligible super members greater flexibility in preparing for retirement and accessing future income options. The Retirement Income Optimiser is available through CFS's ...

CFS distribution executive steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
After more than seven years at Colonial First State (CFS), the firm's group executive for distribution will leave before the end of the year. Bryce Quirk joined CFS in March 2019 as head of retail sales and shortly thereafter became the general ...

Russell launches retirement solution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... client's portfolio just because a client is approaching retirement," Rogan said. Both portfolios are now available on CFS Edge, with a minimum investment of $5000. Colonial First State executive director, managed accounts, Francy Taylor said the ...

UniSuper unlocks close to $15k for members moving into retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... every level..." The implementation follows Colonial First State's launch of a similar offering this month. It was flagged when CFS announced its "largest-ever" expansion of its retirement offerings with Challenger, Generation Life, and BlackRock in M ...

CBA, Colonial First State settle class action for $249m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... savings with its parent bank even though the bank didn't offer the best interest rates. The class action targeted three CFS super funds - FirstChoice, Commonwealth Essential Super and the Avanteos Superannuation Trust. Members in the class action ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Colonial First State (CFS ) has launched new retirement solutions offering eligible members a one-off payment when moving from accumulation into retirement. As previously mentioned in May, the CFS Pension Bonus is available to eligible FirstChoice members ...

A tough year for high-duration bond investors: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... including multiple Parent Pillar upgrades across Pimco's fixed-income lineup and upgrades for J.P. Morgan Global Bond and CFS Fixed Interest."

Growth assets drive recovery for super in latest quarter: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... growth assets, the leaders among the more widely held options were low-cost index and enhanced-index strategies. In particular, CFS topped the chart with its Enhanced Index Growth option, returning 12.43% per year over three years. It is followed by ...

CFS strengthens managed accounts menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has strengthened its managed accounts menu, amid strong growth in client demand and continued momentum across the sector. The CFS Edge Signature menu has included the CFS 150 portfolio, Pendal Australian equity, and Russell ...
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