Ian James King

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Ltd. (CSAM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse Asset Management (UK) Holding Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1982, the firm is headquartered in London and offers a wide range of investment products and functions across asset classes and investment styles for various clients including governments, institutions, corporations and private individuals.

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. (FIA UK) is a Great Britain-based fund management firm headquartered in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1984, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FIA UK provides a range of global investment products and services to institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV (RIAM) is the Netherlands-based asset management subsidiary of Robeco Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TYO: 8591, ADR: IX), a Japanese business conglomerate that started operations in 1964. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the firm was founded in 1929 and provides investment products and services to institutional and private clients through locations in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia. RIAM is a socially responsible investor which engages in active dialogue with the companies in which they invest about good corporate governance and subjects of environmental or social interest. Their product range encompasses fixed-income, equity and alternative investments.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities.

AllianceBernstein Ltd. (ABL) is the Great Britain-based, global investment management subsidiary of AllianceBernstein Preferred Ltd., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1990 by David Andrew Steyn. ABL provides investment management and research services to public and private sector institutional clients, retirement and pension funds, banks, insurance companies and high-net worth individuals. They offer a family of globally distributed mutual fund portfolios across all major investment disciplines. The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and integrates ESG issues into their investment processes.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSGAL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1990, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGAL offers a variety of asset management solutions to pension funds, investment management companies, insurance companies, central banks, and family offices.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

Kodak Ltd. develops photographic, synthetic chemicals and photographic films. The company products include digital cameras, software, printers, accessories and picture CDs. Kodak is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, UK.

Fitch Ratings Ltd. (FRL) is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, Inc., ultimately held by The Hearst Family Trust in the US. FRL provides research and specialized ratings of services to residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and managed funds. They also publish quantitatively based ratings such as Q-IFS ratings.

Housing Association Funding Plc provides investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Part of Legal & General Group Plc, Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd. provides risk, savings and investment management products and services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1971.

Oxburgh Partners LLP is a privately owned alternative investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded by Adrian Paine in 1999. Formerly known as Mako Capital Partners Ltd., the firm changed their name to Oxburgh Partners Ltd. in 2003. Oxburgh Partners manages European equity funds for high-net worth individuals and institutional clients.

Quantum Care Ltd. provides residential and home care services. The firm has 26 purpose-built homes across Hertfordshire, as well as one in Essex, and they approach its work with one key objective in mind: helping older people to retain their independence and live life to the full. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom.

Snappy Snaps Franchises Ltd. provides photo developing and printing services. It offers framing services, film processing, photo archiving and enhancement. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Part of Astorg Group SARL, NOVACAP Asset Management SA is a Luxembourger company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The company was founded in 2007 by Nicole Bodson, Vincent Martet. Marc Michiels has been the CEO of the company since 2014. NOVACAP Asset Management was acquired by IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Ltd., part of Astorg Group SARL from May 03, 2022 on December 08, 2020.

Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (LGIM America) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legal & General Investment Management US (Holdings), Inc., ultimately held by Legal & General Group PLC (LON: LGEN) in Great Britain. LGIM America provides investment management services on a fully discretionary basis to institutional clients (corporations, healthcare agencies, non-profit, educational institutions, public plans and Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans).

Nordea Bank Abp (Broker Denmark) is the Denmark-based brokerage division of Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE) in Finland. Headquartered in Oslo, the firm provides prime brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

AmicusHorizon Ltd. provides residential homes and services. It offers housing solutions from general needs to housing for people with care and support needs. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Ratings (Hong Kong) Ltd. provides investment research. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Founded in 2009, LGIM Corporate Director Ltd. is a British non-trading company that operates as a subsidiary of Legal & General Group Plc. The company is based in London, UK.

Beechwood Park School provides educational services. It also offers extra-curricular programs and activities. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in St. Albans, the United Kingdom.

Vintra Capital LLP (Vintra) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Micha Mevorah and Avi Fruchter in 2010 as Anavon Capital LLP. They manage equity long/short and equity long-only strategies for a diversified client base that includes private banks, family offices, charitable foundations, fund of funds, high net worth individuals and other institutional investors. Vintra is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Imperial College Health Partners Ltd. provides healthcare services. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1948. Axel Heitmueller has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Dendro Private Wealth Ltd. is a company based in London, UK. The British company was founded by Max Joseph Cleveland and Neil James Weston.

Independent Governance Group Ltd. provides professional pensions trusteeship and governance services. The company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2019. The CEO is Andrew David Bradshaw.

Barking Havering & Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust operates hospitals. It offers local hospital services. The company is headquartered in Romford, the United Kingdom.