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Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe SAS (BNP Paribas France) is the investment management subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1980. BNP Paribas France provides discretionary and pooled investment management for French and international private individuals, companies and institutions.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Invesco Asset Management Singapore Ltd. (Invesco AM-SG) is the Singapore-based fund management subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), an investment management company headquartered in the US. The firm was founded in 1990 as LGT Asset Management Pte. Ltd. They then became Invesco Asset Management Pte. Ltd. and is now known as Invesco Asset Management Singapore Ltd. Invesco AM-SG covers all the major equity, fixed-income, money market and derivatives markets, managing assets for retail and institutional customers.

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Holley Holland Ltd. is a British financial services company that provides investment banking, asset management, insurance, and retail banking services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in Australia, South Africa and United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2008.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Société Générale SA (UK) (Société Générale UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of Societe Generale SA (XP: GLE, ADR: SCGLY) in France. Headquartered in London, Société Générale UK was founded in 1993 and provides broking services.

Axiom Alternative Investments SAS (Axiom) is an alternative investment firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 2006 and they are principally owned by Paris-Bruxelles Capital Partners SAS. Axiom provides investment advice services to non-US institutional clients, including private investment funds and separately managed accounts.

Analistas Financieros Internacionales SA (AFI) is an investment research firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The firm was founded by Emilio Ontiveros Baeza and Dr. Ángel Berges Lobera in 1987. They are a subsidiary of Grupo Ahorro Corporación. AFI provides advisory, consultancy and training services in economics, finance and technology to banks, insurance companies, investment services companies, institutional investors and private wealth, public authorities, non-financial companies and multilateral agencies.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

FundQuest SASU provides financial management services. The company was founded on October 2, 2000 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Asset Management France SAS (Germany Branch) provides asset management services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA provides investment management services. The company is based in Paris, France. The French company was founded in 1968. Sandro Alfredo Pierri has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

BNP Paribas UK Holdings Ltd. provides investor services, asset management, advising and financing on mergers and acquisitions as well as leveraged buyouts and foreign exchange currency risk management services. The firm also provides private banking services through BNP Paribas Private Bank. The company was founded in 2000 is headquartered in London, UK.

Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) is an association that represents the common interests of the world's leading financial and capital market participants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. GFMA advocates for policies that address risks with no borders, regional market developments that impact capital markets, and policies that promote efficient cross-border capital flows to end-users. The association efficiently connects savers and borrowers, benefiting broader economic growth. GFMA has affiliate members in Europe, Asia, and North America, namely AFME, ASIFMA, and SIFMA, respectively. The association is actively monitoring global and regional developments relating to COVID-19 and is engaged in the Basel Committee's capital and liquidity framework and the Financial Stability Board's priorities. GFMA's mission is to provide a platform for its members to collaborate and address common challenges. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, also known as AFME, represents the leading banks and other significant capital market players in Europe. The British company is working with its members to make a positive contribution to the European insolvency reform debate. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the private company since 2020.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking is a financing, advisory, and French capital markets services company. The company is based in Paris, France.

International Swaps & Derivatives Association, Inc. is a global organization with over 1,000 member institutions from 79 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and United Kingdom. The members include a diverse range of derivatives market participants, such as corporations, investment managers, government and supranational entities, insurance companies, energy and commodities firms, and international and regional banks. The organization also includes key components of the derivatives market infrastructure, such as exchanges, intermediaries, clearing houses, and repositories, as well as law firms, accounting firms, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1985 by Patrick de Saint-Aignan, Thomas W. Jasper. Scott D. O'Malia has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

mTFI SA provides investment advice. The private company is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Part of ING Groep NV, ING Securities SA is a Polish company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Warsaw, Poland and was founded in 2001.