First Sentier Investors
First Sentier Investors, previously known as Colonial First State Private Equity, is an asset management firm that focuses on investing in Australian companies. It operates under Colonial First State, which is a well-known financial services provider in Australia. First Sentier Investors does not make direct investments in companies. Rather, it is a global asset management firm that invests in various asset classes on behalf of institutional and retail clients through its investment funds and strategies. The firm primarily targets investments in the financial services sector, including superannuation and investment management. It manages over AUD 226.8 billion in assets across equities, fixed income, infrastructure and real estate, with a presence in Australasia, Europe and North America. Industries it has a preference for include: diversified/conglomerates, energy & utilities, and healthcare.