First State Investments unveils new sub-brand

First State Investments (‘First State’) has unveiled a sub-brand for its Asia Pacific/ Global Emerging Markets (AP/GEM) equities team. As First State’s product and investment range continues to expand, the sub-brand will now operate as ‘First State Stewart.’

Following the launching of the new sub-brand yesterday, First State Stewart will distinguish itself and its investment approach from other asset teams within the First State group.  With an investment style that is inherently conservative, First State Stewart will focus on capital preservation as well as long-term capital growth.

The new brand reflects the team’s heritage as the people, processes and investment style became part of First State Investments following the acquisition of Stewart Ivory in 2000. Mark Lazberger, Chief Executive Officer of First State Investments, commented saying:

‘Over the past decade, First State has expanded its capabilities and has experienced strong growth in assets under management globally, an outcome which has led to a number of our teams’ investing in emerging markets to varying degrees.’

With a 28-strong team based in the UK and Asia, First State Investments employs a unique, bottom-up investment approach aimed at maximising long term returns through the selection of well-run, quality companies.

Mark Lazberger concludes:

‘First State is committed to providing quality investment solutions to our investors by offering each fund team the independence needed to establish the investment process and philosophy which best suits their asset class and their client requirements.’