First Sentier Investors (formerly First State Investments) manages USD $180.3 billion in assets (as at 31 March 2021) on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors, investment platforms, financial advisers and their clients worldwide.

The firm operates as a standalone global investment management business with offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. First Sentier Investors’ expertise spans a range of asset classes and specialist investment sectors focused on delivering sustainable investment success based on responsible investment principles.

The firm was acquired from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in August 2019 by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Each investment team comprises of experienced specialists who set their own investment philosophy, unconstrained by one overarching investment style or process. Each team has the ability to make autonomous decisions. While they work independently of each other, all decisions are underpinned by a common commitment to the principles of Responsible Investment, stewardship and quality, which are embedded across our business as a whole.

First Sentier Investors is known for the independent and focused nature of our investment teams. We have 17 independent teams operating across equities, fixed income, listed and direct infrastructure and multi-asset, all with a shared purpose to deliver sustainable investment success.

Our brands include FSSA Investment Managers, an Asian and global emerging markets equities investor and Stewart Investors, a pioneer in emerging market equities and sustainable investing.