Asian equities: Invest in Asia funds with FSSA Investment Managers

First Sentier Investors is the home of FSSA Investment Managers and Stewart Investors, highly regarded specialists in Asia Pacific equities with track records dating back to 1988. These individually branded investment teams operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.

Specialists in some of the world's fastest-growing markets

FSSA Investment Managers are bottom-up investors that construct high-conviction portfolios offering exposure to Asia Pacific, China, India and South East Asia and global emerging market equities. Every year, their team of 20+ investment professionals engage in over 1,600 company meetings to uncover value for clients.

Asia Pacific

FSSA Investment Managers range of Asia Pacific equity strategies cover small, mid and large-cap stocks and are invested with a medium-to-long-term time horizon in mind. Their portfolios are invested in quality companies that they believe have long-term, sustainable growth drivers and should benefit from Asia’s structural tailwinds.

Stewart Investors's responsibility is to manage our clients’ funds to the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

Stewart Investors manage investment portfolios on behalf of clients across global, Asian, emerging markets and sustainable equities strategies. Focus is on quality companies with sound growth prospects and strong management teams. Backing companies for longer periods of time requires them to focus on what determines long-term success.

Asia Pacific Sustainability

Stewart Investors has managed Asia Pacific equities since 1988. All our Asia Pacific strategies are now managed with a focus on sustainable development. Our strategies include Asia Pacific Sustainability, Asia Pacific Leaders Sustainability and also, Asia Pacific Sustainability including Japan, which provides investors with exposure to well-managed Japanese companies which make a substantial part of their earnings from other Asia Pacific markets.

What are the risks?

Although all investments carry risk, the level of risk is dependent on the type of investment strategy and the underlying investments. Generally, the higher the potential return of an investment, the greater the risk.

The risks of investing in Asia Pacific equities strategies include:

Company risk

Investment in equities is exposed to risks due to changes in that company or its business environment.

Equities risk

Equity securities are subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes.

Currency risk

For investments in international assets, which have currency exposure, there is potential for adverse movements in exchange rates to reduce their Australian dollar value.

Emerging market risk

Emerging markets tend to be more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater liquidity risk, restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed settlement and difficulties valuing securities.

As with any investment, there are no guarantees on the value of the investment or the income generated from it. Investors may get back less than the original amount invested. For a full description of the terms of investment and the risks, please see the Product Disclosure Statement for each fund. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of our funds for your investment needs, please seek financial advice.

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