Jodie Bannan

Credit Suisse (Australia) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Australia) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Australia offers global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage, underwriting, and comprehensive investment research for corporate and institutional investors.

Macquarie Capital Securities (Japan) Ltd. (MCS-J) is a securities brokerage firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macquarie International Investments, which in turn is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (SY: MBL), based in Australia. Established in 2004 following the acquisition of the Asian equity division of ING Groep NV (NYSE: ING) by Macquarie, MCS-J provides trading and financial analysis services to Japanese and overseas institutions as well as hedge funds. The firm specializes in Japanese equity, economic research, fundamental research at the company level, quantitative analysis, information on infrastructure funds and other funds, equity derivatives and structured products. They also act as intermediary for Macquarie Bank in the equity-linked notes private placement market. The firm's analysts research themes including Japanese reflation, global industries and Asian technologies. MCS-J is located in Tokyo, and operates in close cooperation with Macquarie sales teams in London, Geneva, Frankfurt, New York and Boston.

Lanyon Asset Management Pty Ltd. (LAM) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Sydney which was founded in 2009. LAM manages equity funds and also offers individual client mandates. Their clients include institutional, retail investors, superannuation funds, university endowments, philanthropic organizations, family offices, SMSF’s and private investors.

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.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia Pty Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Pendal Group Ltd. (Investment Management) (PG-IM) is the investment management division of Pendal Group Ltd., an investment company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as BT Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 2007 and changed their name to Pendal Group Ltd. in 2018. They became part of Perpetual Ltd. (ASX: PPT) in 2023. PG-IM utilizes a multi boutique business model to manage funds for retail and institutional clients and other intermediaries.

Ox Capital Management Pty Ltd. (OxCap) is a boutique investment manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Joseph “Joe” Lai in 2021. OxCap specializes in emerging market equities for various investors.

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.

Natural MedTech Pty Ltd. manufactures medicines for neurological disorders. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian company was founded by Mark Hestermann, Luke McFarlane, Mark Riccio. Luke McFarlane has been the CEO since incorporation.

Balyasny Asset Management LP (BAM) is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm’s predecessor, Balyasny Capital Management LLC (BCM), was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder and Taylor O'Malley. In 2003, BCM converted from a limited liability company to a limited partnership. Then, in January 2004, their name was changed to Balyasny Asset Management LP. They are a subsidiary of Balyasny Asset Management Holdings LP. BAM provides investment advisory services to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients through privately offered pooled investment funds.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

Rogers Investment Advisors KK is an independent Asia-focused alternative investment asset management and advisory group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded by Edward J. Rogers in 2006. Rogers Investment Advisors provides access to “Best in Class” local and Asia-focused Private Equity and Hedge Fund investment opportunities across multiple, non-correlated strategies and asset classes.

Global Value Investors Ltd. (GVI) is the international equity investment subsidiary of Pacific Current Group Ltd. (SY: PAC) in Australia. Established in 2004, GVI is based in Sydney. All non-core functions are outsourced to Treasury Group Investment Services Ltd., a subsidiary of Treasury Group Ltd. and investment management of the GVI funds is outsourced to Aubrey Capital Management Ltd. in Great Britain.

Morgan Stanley Australia Ltd. is an Australian broker/dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley International, Inc., itself owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney, the firm offers sales, trading and market-making investment management services to global institutions, hedge funds and industry innovators.

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd. (MSAL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a subsidiary of Macquarie Corporate International Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MSAL serves as the brokering entity for the Macquarie Group.

CP2 Group Ltd. (CP2) is an independent specialist infrastructure investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Sally Holloway, Peter Doherty and Greg Hosking in 1997 as Capital Partners Pty Ltd. Until 2008. CP2 provides investment advice to a client base of sovereign, pension and other long-term focused funds.

Pitt Capital Partners Ltd. (Pitt Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd. founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in New South Wales, Australia.

Nanuk Asset Management Pty Ltd. (Nanuk) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Paul Chadwick in 2009. They manage the Nanuk New World Fund, a global equity fund. Nanuk is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd. (Citi Australia) is the brokerage arm of Citigroup Global Markets Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc., (NYSE: C) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney with additional office in Melbourne, Citi Australia provides brokerage services to Australian consumers, corporations, institutions and governments. The firm participate in sales and trading across all asset classes including equities, corporate, government and agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, syndicated loans, structured products, foreign exchange and futures.

Aoris Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (Aoris) is a specialist international equity manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Stephen Arnold in 2017. Aoris manages a single investment portfolio, Aoris International Fund.