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CFS launches long-term deposit for platform users

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By Victoria Tait
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Colonial First State (CFS) has introduced a long-term deposit product for its FirstChoice and FirstWrap platform users.

CFS said demand for more conservative deposit and income-based products had increased as investors neared retirement and in the wake of the global financial crisis.

The product, FirstRate investment deposits, pays the Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate plus 1 percentage point for up to six years.

CFS general manager of funding and alliances Graham Hand said the rising interest rate environment was a plus for the deposit product.