Specialist in Asia Pacific, Japan, China, India and South East Asia and Global Emerging Market equities.
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Specialists in equity portfolios in Asia Pacific, emerging markets, global and sustainable investment strategies
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Our philosophy is very simple. We are constantly searching for high quality businesses and when we acquire them, we will work relentlessly with them to create long-term sustainable value through innovation, ESG-led and proactive asset management.
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First Sentier Investors (formerly First State Investments) is a global asset management group focused on providing high quality, long-term investment capabilities to clients. We bring together independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles.
First Sentier Investors acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)
employees globally
across equities, fixed income, infrastructure and multi-asset solutions
of funds under management
Our global footprint
9 countries
11 offices
4 continents
UNPRI
Signatories to the UN's Principles for responsible Investment since 2007
7/8 A+*
Out of 8 categories, we've scored 7 out of 8 A+ and one A from the UNPRI
*PRI Assessment Report 2020
We are a stand-alone asset management business and the home of investment teams FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Stewart Investors and Realindex Investments. All our investment teams – whether in-house or individually branded – operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.
About us
Together, we offer a comprehensive suite of active investment capabilities across global and regional equities, cash and fixed income, infrastructure and multi-asset solutions, all with a shared purpose to deliver sustainable investment success.
We have been managing money with this long-term outlook for more than 30 years. Today, across the First Sentier Investors group, we manage US$148.1 bn* of assets on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors and platforms, financial advisers and their clients.
* Source: First Sentier Investors as of 31 Mar 2023
Responsible investment
We are dedicated to providing world-leading investment expertise and client solutions, led by our Principles of Responsible Investment and Stewardship. These principles are integral to each investment team, our overall business management and the culture of the firm.
A specialist responsible investment team supports the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) into our processes, and provides a forum for collaboration on emerging ESG issues. Since 2007, we have been signatories to the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment and have had group-wide stewardship principles in place since 2013.
Investment capabilities
We offer a comprehensive suite of investment capabilities across a wide array of asset classes.
Our 17 independent investment teams operate across equities, fixed income, listed and direct infrastructure, property and multi-asset. Our brands include:
- FSSA Investment Managers (Asian and global emerging markets equities)
- Stewart Investors (emerging markets equities and sustainable investing)
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners (direct infrastructure)
- Realindex Investments (systematic equities)
Our history
Our business started in Australia in 1988, and has grown to become a global asset management business with a diverse client base and operations spanning Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.
On 2 August 2019, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation acquired our business from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and we now operate as a standalone global investment management business. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Formerly known as Colonial First State Global Asset Management in Australia, and First State Investments elsewhere, the firm has now rebranded to First Sentier Investors.
Certified B Corporation
In 2022, First Sentier Investors became a globally Certified B Corporation (B Corp). B Corp Certification provides a framework that we can use to effectively assess our operations against and gain assurance that our business is operating to high standards from an environmental, social and governance point of view, as well as to identify areas where we can enhance and improve.
B Corp certified companies are verified every three years on whether they continue to meet the rigorous, evolving standards.
Overall B Impact Score
Based on the B Impact Assessment, First Sentier Investors earned an overall score of 107.2, as of November, 2022.
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