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| Industry | Investment management |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988; 38 years ago (1988) |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Harry Moore (CEO) |
| Products | Asset management |
| AUM |  AUD$205.9 Billion(31 December 2025) |
Number of employees | 1000+ (2025) |
| Website | www |
First Sentier Group is a global asset management organisation that manages AU$205.9 billion (as at 31 December 2025)[1] of assets across global and regional equities, cash and fixed income, listed and direct infrastructure, listed property securities, and alternative credit.
The Group is home to distinct affiliate investment teams includingAlbaCore Capital Group,First Sentier Investors,FSSA Investment Managers,Igneo Infrastructure Partners,RQI Investors, andStewart Investors. All investment teams operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies and based on responsible investment principles.
It is owned byMitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, (a wholly-owned subsidiary ofMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc) and operates as a standalone global investment management business with offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.
Formerly known as Colonial First State Global Asset Management in Australia, and First State Investments elsewhere, the firm was rebranded to First Sentier Investors in 2020 and subsequentlyFirst Sentier Group in 2025.[2]
State Bank of New South Wales established First State Fund Managers as a subsidiary in 1988.Colonial Mutual acquired State Bank of New South Wales, including First State Fund Managers, and became Colonial Group in 1994.
In 2000, Colonial Group was acquired byCommonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The Asset Management arm of the business was branded as Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM), and First State Investments in 2005.
In 2007, the business became a signatory to theUnited Nations backedPrinciples for Responsible Investment (PRI).
In 2008, the business acquired 50% of Realindex Investments, an Australian based active quantitative global equities investor.
The company is headquartered inBarangaroo,Sydney,Australia on the land of theGadigal people of the Eora Nation. It operates across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
In August 2019,Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation acquired the business from theCommonwealth Bank. The Group operates as a standalone global investment management business governed by aBoard of Directors.
First Sentier Group is theumbrella brand and home to its affiliate investment teams of AlbaCore Capital Group, First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, RQI Investors and Stewart Investors.
First Sentier Group has been a signatory to theUnited Nations'Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2007, and established Global Stewardship Principles in 2013. The organisation also produces annual Responsible Investment and Stewardship Reports.[3][4][5]
First Sentier Group also has a strong focus on corporate sustainability and became aCertified B Corporation in November 2022.[6]
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