CFS has taken steps to strengthen the investment management processes of the First Sentier multi-asset funds. 

 

With effect from 6 October 2023, the CFS Investments team has replaced First Sentier as the investment manager of the following options:

FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, FirstChoice Wholesale Investment, FirstChoice Investments
Managed Investment Funds
FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, FirstChoice Wholesale Investment, FirstChoice Investments

First Sentier (Wholesale) Conservative 

Managed Investment Funds

Conservative

FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, FirstChoice Wholesale Investment, FirstChoice Investments

First Sentier (Wholesale) Balanced

Managed Investment Funds

 Balanced

FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, FirstChoice Wholesale Investment, FirstChoice Investments

First Sentier (Wholesale) Diversified 

Managed Investment Funds

Diversified

FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, FirstChoice Wholesale Investment, FirstChoice Investments

First Sentier (Wholesale) High Growth 

Managed Investment Funds

High Growth

There is no immediate change to the objectives or strategies of these options, however they will be subject to close monitoring and review by the CFS Investments team. The CFS Investments team will seek opportunities to enhance the risk and return outcomes for investors over time.

 

CFS’s experienced team of investment professionals specialise in constructing and managing multi-asset strategies. The team currently manages over $59 billion1 on behalf of CFS’s investment, super and retirement customers.

 

You should read this Update in conjunction with the relevant disclosure document:

 

 

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Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Wholesale Investments and other managed investment schemes.

 

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