Intelligent Investing

As individuals, the concept of ‘responsible investing’ could have different meanings to different people. The same is also true for individual financial institutions, like Colonial First State.

It’s important that our members’ investments are managed in a sustainable and responsible way, but investing is really only part of the equation.

Think investors need to give up returns in exchange for responsible investments? Think again.

With trillions of dollars now pouring into sustainable investments worldwide, opportunities for investors are increasing rapidly.

Hear from the Responsible Investment team about the role they play in the sustainable, responsible management of Colonial First State’s super investments.

Over time, our members have been telling us that it is important to them that their investments are managed in a sustainable and responsible way – and we couldn’t agree more. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving long-term member outcomes, our investments team has been working hard to more effectively align the investment process with members’ expectations.

Tobacco is the world’s leading cause of preventable death – and overwhelmingly, our customers don’t want it in their options. That’s why we’re divesting from tobacco companies.

Coronavirus has posed new challenges to the millions of people already vulnerable to modern slavery, human trafficking and labour exploitation – but there’s something we can do.

In the wake of Coronavirus, it has become more important than ever to support the Australian economy. Find out how we’re investing for the future.

When it comes to your super and other investments, it seems many of us aren’t just concerned about getting the highest possible return – instead, there’s a growing interest in responsible and ethical investment.