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First State Investments

First State Investments is a specialist asset management business focused on developing and managing innovative investment products which seek to outperform their clients’ objectives.

First State offers a range of product structures across categories including Asia Pacific and global emerging markets, global resources and global equities, property securities and infrastructure.

First State forms part of the consolidated asset management business of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, managing money on behalf of investors worldwide. This association gives them the strength of capital required to bring innovative products to market.

First State’s investment teams are structured so managers and analysts are given a strong sense of portfolio ownership by way of team-focused incentives. They believe this promotes commitment and intellectual engagement, aligning their interests and success with those of their clients.

First State manage segregated mandates for clients globally and have pooled funds registered in the following countries: UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Australia and New Zealand.

Source: First State Investments, 31 December 2007.

Investment returns may fluctuate and are not guaranteed.  Prices can go down as well as up.

External Funds

• Emerging Markets Core Plus (First State Global Emerging Markets Leaders)