First Sentier Investors’ Post

At the end of last year, the First Sentier Foundation held its inaugural Global Community Month, where we dedicated a month to philanthropy and giving back to our local communities. We facilitated:   ·       Over 20 different corporate volunteering opportunities, information sessions and events;  ·       Over 15% of our staff volunteered or participated in a fundraising activity during the month;  ·       And, thanks to the generosity of our people, they have donated to over 60 charities globally, that the Foundation is match donating.     As we start the new year, we look forward to continuing to care for our communities. Find out more about our work in the community and the First Sentier Foundation https://lnkd.in/eeHuTHkB   #FirstSentierFoundation #Philanthropy #Volunteering  

Recently we welcomed our latest charity partner, basis.point, to our Dublin offices to share their work with us. basis.point’s vision is “an Ireland where children have the opportunity to reach their potential through education”. As a Premier Patron, the First Sentier Foundation is proud to contribute to a fund that delivers educational programs that tackle complex issues in a child’s educational lifecycle such as literacy, STEM and financial literacy. We look forward to partnering with basis.point in supporting communities in Ireland. #FirstSentierFoundation #basispoint

On International Volunteer Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate the power of volunteerism. As the UN has noted: ‘If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place’ https://lnkd.in/gUZAydY   We are committed to giving back to our local communities, and provide all our people with three days of volunteering leave each year. During our Global Community Month, we’re encouraging our people to volunteer to support those in need. Thank you to all our colleagues who have given their time to the First Sentier Foundation charity partners and other personal charitable causes globally. Hear from one of our colleagues Gladys Tang, who recently supported Integrated Brilliant Education in Hong Kong  https://lnkd.in/d6eFruJV #Volunteering #InternationalVolunteerDay #IVD2023 #IfEveryoneDid #FirstSentierFoundation 

This Giving Tuesday, we’re joining the global movement to encourage people to do good and give to their communities.          The First Sentier Foundation runs an employee matching scheme that matches donations our people make to charitable causes. Thanks to the generosity of our people, through this scheme, we have donated to over 55 charities so far this year, supporting a wide range of beneficiary needs globally. During our Global Community Month, we are further amplifying the giving by double-matching all staff donations.   Some highlights of current fundraising campaigns led by our people include:  -         Debbie Jones - who has signed up for the 3000 Squats in November challenge to help raise money for the charity, Sands; https://lnkd.in/eTT_wCgy -         Niall Kennedy and Noel O'Brien – who have both been fundraising for Movember https://lnkd.in/eyXZAFTg https://lnkd.in/eJuDTHRc -         Igneo Infrastructure Partners - where the team has been fundraising for Crisis; and https://lnkd.in/eENxV2bb -         Our Hong Kong team who have been trail walking 100km, in 48 hours in aid of Oxfam. https://lnkd.in/eGgbJmSU   Join us in supporting the efforts of our colleagues in their fundraising efforts this Giving Tuesday and beyond.  #GivingTuesday #FirstSentierFoundation 

We are pleased to share that our strategic partnership with AlbaCore Capital Group is complete, having received all regulatory approvals pertaining to the partnership. This is a significant moment for our business and our shareholder MUFG, aligning with our strategic ambition to accelerate growth. This partnership diversifies our investment capabilities and enables us to unlock new opportunities in alternative credit for our clients.   We speak with Mark Steinberg, CEO of First Sentier Investors and David Allen Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of AlbaCore on what about the strategic partnership they are most excited about.

As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges, Joanne Lee, CFA, Responsible Investment Specialist at First Sentier Investors discusses the need for incorporating nature-related risks into investment thinking in this recent article. https://lnkd.in/e9zg9-dw