Colonial First State Super Review

CFS or Colonial First State is a superannuation and wealth management company established in 1988. Colonial First State provides superannuation and retirement products to individuals, corporate entities and superannuation fund investors.

Who are Colonial First State Super?

Formally known by First State Fund Management (1988-1994), State Bank (1994-1996) and Colonial State Bank (1996-2000), Colonial First State Super is a retail super fund.

CFS has over 650,000 members and almost $89 billion in retirement funds under management.

All prices / returns quoted as of 30 June 2023 unless otherwise stated.

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns Colonial First State Super?

AIL is the trustee company that manages CFS super funds. These include FirstChoice super and pension products and CFS wrap super and pension products.

AIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of CFS which is majority owned (55%) by an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR), with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia holding 45%.

What does Colonial First State Super invest in?

Colonial First State Super invests globally and their allocation depends on the investment option chosen. Colonial First State Super invests in a wide range of asset types such as shares, fixed income, property, infrastructure and alternatives.

What is the 10 year return of Colonial First State Super?

Colonial First State Super saw a 10 year return of 7.44% p.a. for the CFS Lifestage MySuper product (1975-1979) (as of March 2024).

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