Corporate profile | First State Investments

First State Investments forms part of the asset management division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. In Australia we operate as Colonial First State Global Asset Management (‘CFSGAM’).  First State and CFSGAM collectively manage £95.1 billion* on behalf of investors worldwide.

We have equity based capabilities in Asia and emerging markets, global resources, global equities, listed property and infrastructure securities and Australian equities. In October 2011 we established an emerging market debt investment team. We manage global fixed interest, credit and short term investment strategies in Asia and Australia as well as multi asset solutions. We have real asset management experience in infrastructure and real estate.

We manage investments on behalf of institutional investors and pension funds, wholesale distributors and platforms, financial advisers and their clients.

We believe successful, long-term investing is achieved by empowering teams of specialists to apply their expertise and in-depth knowledge of markets. Our investment teams are structured so managers and analysts are given a strong sense of portfolio ownership. We believe this promotes commitment and intellectual engagement, aligning our interests and success with those of our clients.

First State Investments Asia 
Colonial First State Global Asset Management
* as at 30 June 2012