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This website is operated by Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) on behalf of its related entities that issue super, pension and investment products.
Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of:
- Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557,
- Avanteos Superannuation Trust ABN 38 876 896 681,
- Essential Super ABN 56 601 925 435 and issuer of a 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 Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments. CFSIL is also the Investor Directed Portfolio Service (IDPS) operator and custodian of the Avanteos Wrap Account Service ABN 47 953 207 793 and issuer of a range of IDPS products.
Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “we/us/our/CFS” on this website are references to the entity responsible for issuing the particular financial product to which the information relates or where such information does not relate to any particular financial product, a reference to “we/us/our/CFS” means AIL and /or CFSIL.
The insurance provider is AIA Australia Limited ABN 79 004 837 861, AFL 230043 (AIA Australia, the 'Insurer'). AIA Australia is part of the AIA Group. The insurance cover is provided under policies issued to the trustee.
General advice and information only
This information may include general advice but does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the Target Market Determinations (TMD) for our financial products at www.cfs.com.au/tmd which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Investor Directed Portfolio Service (IDPS Guide) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the FirstChoice PDSs and the FSG can be obtained from www.cfs.com.au or by calling 13 13 36 and FirstWrap PDSs, FSGs and IDPS Guides from www.firstwrap.com.au or your adviser.
Tax
Tax considerations are general and based on present tax laws and may be subject to change. You should seek independent, professional tax advice before making any decision based on this information.
AIL and CFSIL are not registered tax (financial) advisers under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 and you should seek tax advice from a registered tax agent or a registered tax (financial) adviser if you intend to rely on this information to satisfy the liabilities or obligations or claim entitlements that arise under a tax law.
Valid Applications - Who may apply?
CFSIL and AIL will not accept an application for units received from any person it believes is not an Australian resident. The products offered by CFSIL and AIL are not available to persons who reside in any other country or jurisdiction outside of Australia, including the European Union.
Applications must be made on a form that is attached to a current PDS. PDSs can be obtained from CFSIL, AIL or alternatively from your financial advisor on request and without charge. All currency references are references to Australian dollars (unless otherwise specified). Accessing or using information relating to countries of which you are not a resident is done entirely at your own risk. Anyone wishing to acquire units in the funds will need to complete the application form that will be in or will accompany the relevant PDS.
Product and Service Issuers
The products and services described on this website are issued by the following entities:
Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 products include:
- FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super
- FirstChoice Wholesale Pension
- FirstChoice Employer Super
Avanteos Superannuation Trust ABN 38 876 896 681 products include:
- FirstWrap Plus Super and Pension
- FirstWrap Super and Pension (closed to new business)
Essential Super ABN 56 601 925 435
- Essential Super
The responsible entity of:
- FirstChoice Investments
- FirstChoice Wholesale Investments
The Investor Directed Portfolio Service (IDPS) operator and custodian of: the Avanteos Wrap Account Service ABN 47 953 207 793 products include:
- FirstWrap Plus Investments
- FirstWrap Investments (closed to new business)
Currency and accuracy of information
CFSIL and AIL do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or currency of information that is made available through this site. Neither CFSIL nor AIL will be liable for or in connection with any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracies, errors or omissions in information made available through this site. However, CFSIL and AIL will endeavour to ensure that information is updated as soon as practicable when it becomes aware that material changes have occurred.
CFSIL and AIL make no warranty that the use or operation of this site will be uninterrupted or error free or that the site is suitable for any particular purpose or has any performance, functionality or security features except as we are required to provide by law. To the extent permitted by law CFSIL’s liability is limited to resupplying the services accessible through this site.
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Governing law
The use of this website and the provision of such facilities, products and services will be governed by the laws of Victoria and New South Wales.
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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 Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments.
Information on this webpage is provided by AIL and CFSIL. It may include general advice but does not consider your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the target market determinations (TMD) for our financial products at https://www.cfs.com.au/tmd which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the PDS and FSG at www.cfs.com.au or by calling us on 13 13 36.