Notification of name change to the underlying funds of various FSSA funds
20 Oct 2026
Notification of changes to the underlying fund of
R30 FSSA Asian Equity Plus
H29 FSSA Asian Equity Plus*
Q103 FSSA Asian Equity Plus**
R51 FSSA China Growth
H30 FSSA China Growth*
Q107 FSSA China Growth**
R31 FSSA Greater China Growth
H31 FSSA Greater China Growth*
Q104 FSSA Greater China Growth**
(Together the “Affected Mirror Funds”)
The Directors of First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc (the ‘Company’) have notified us of upcoming changes to the underlying funds of the Affected Mirror Funds. These changes take effect on 24 November 2026 (the “Effective Date”).
Rebranding of FSSA to First State Investments
FSSA Investment Managers, an affiliate investment team of First Sentier Group, will be rebranded as First State Investments (“First State”), returning to its heritage name. For nearly two decades, the investment team now known as FSSA was recognised as First State in markets around the world. The First State name has long been associated with investing in high-quality companies across Asia and emerging markets and continues to resonate strongly, particularly in heritage markets such as the United Kingdom and Asia.
Recent changes have created the opportunity to return to a name that many people still associate with the FSSA’s business, and in many cases continue to call the investment team today. Reverting to First State Investments allows the investment team to reconnect the business with its investment roots, build on a name that remains well respected and recognised, and provide a stronger platform to restore and strengthen market positioning.
The Company has said that whilst the name and visual identity will change, there will be no change to the way the business is managed and the investment philosophy. As a result of the changes mentioned in this lnotification, we will follow suit and amend the name of our Affected Mirror Funds as follows:
| Affected Mirror Funds name before Effective Date | Affected Mirror Funds name after Effective Date |
|---|---|
R30 FSSA Asian Equity Plus H29 FSSA Asian Equity Plus* Q103 FSSA Asian Equity Plus** | R30 First State Asian Equity Plus (USD) H29 First State Asian Equity Plus (USD)* Q103 First State Asian Equity Plus (USD)** |
R51 FSSA China Growth H30 FSSA China Growth* Q107 FSSA China Growth** | R51 First State China Growth (USD) H30 First State China Growth (USD)* Q107 First State China Growth (USD)** |
R31 FSSA Greater China Growth H31 FSSA Greater China Growth* Q104 FSSA Greater China Growth** | R31 First State Greater China Growth (USD) H31 First State Greater China Growth (USD)* Q104 First State Greater China Growth (USD)** |
These changes will happen automatically within impacted policies or contracts and policyholders do not need to take any action if they are happy with the above changes.
Should you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the Investment Marketing Team.
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*Fund applicable to Hong Kong designated policyholders.
** From 16 November 2026 - Fund applicable to UAE onshore designated policyholders.
