Our Fund Managers

First State Investments is the international operation of Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM), which is the consolidated asset management business of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. CFSGAM has funds under management of US$155.4 billion (A$152.8b) as at 31 December 2010 and is one of the largest Australian-based investment managers with offices in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, London, Edinburgh, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Tokyo. CFSGAM provides asset management services to wholesale and institutional investors across a diverse range of asset classes.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is an international financial services company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and is one of the largest banks in Australia. CBA has total assets held and funds under management of US$848.5 billion (A$834.3b) as of 31 December 2010.

In Singapore, we provide a diversified range of products to both retail investors and institutions. The collective investment schemes offered to retail investors include global and regional funds, as well as specialist sector funds. These include award-winning funds such as First State Asian Growth Fund, First State Bridge, First State GEM Leaders, First State Global Resources, First State Regional China Fund and First State Regional India Fund*.