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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.

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.

Liontrust Investment Partners LLP (Liontrust IP) is the fund management subsidiary of Liontrust Investment Services Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management Plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2010. Liontrust IP offers investment management and advisory services to professional investors. They also serve as an investment adviser to the Liontrust range of funds.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

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).

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (Van Lanschot Kempen UK) is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Kempen Capital Management (UK) Ltd., the firm was founded in 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kempen & Co. NV, ultimately held by Van Lanschot Kempen NV (AMS: VLK) in The Netherlands. Van Lanschot Kempen UK provides asset management services for institutional investors, foundations and high net-worth private clients, through mandates and investment funds.

CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year.

Part of abrdn Plc, Rock Rail Moorgate (Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that engages in funding, ownership and leasing of fleet. The company is based in London, UK. Rock Rail Moorgate (Holdings was founded in 2016.

Part of Northstar Trade Finance, Inc., Sovereign Star Trade Finance Ltd. offers financing to buyers of goods and services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2004.

Part of Blackadders LLP, Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre Ltd. operates a theatre and arts company. The company is based in Dundee, UK. The CEOs are Andrew Panton, Liam Sinclair. The British company was founded in 1939.

Capital Cranfield Trustees Ltd. provides professional trusteeship services to pension schemes and companies. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 1992. Neil James McPherson has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Northstar Trade Finance, Inc. provides financing services for export sales. The company develops partnerships with financial institution, government shareholders and strategic working relationships with Export Development Canada and others, which in combination allow to provide a trade finance solutions and services aimed specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises. Northstar Trade Finance was founded August 1994 by C. Scott M. Shepherd and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership is a British company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Scotland, UK.

Insight Investment Research LLP provides investment research. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2013 by Robert P. Crimes.

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) is a financial institution that has been connecting worlds for 65 years. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and serves as the hub for corporate and commercial clients. The company's asset management division, DWS, is a market leader in Hong Kong with a broad product offering. Its corporate bank division is an established market leader in transaction banking, with a presence in 60 countries, including an extensive footprint in HK. The investment bank provides strategic advice to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on the bank’s traditional strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, and currencies, together with a focused equity capital markets business. The private bank focuses on private customers across all segments as well as business clients, and in HK, this division is represented by a highly competitive wealth manager. The Chinese company was founded in 1958, and its CEO is Werner Steinmüller.

PGIM Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of PGIM Financial Ltd., ultimately held by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) in the US. Formerly known as Pramerica Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 and changed their name to PGIM in 2016. PGIM is headquartered in London and offers a range of fixed income strategies and products to a variety of affiliated and unaffiliated global institutional clients.

EdenTree Investment Management Ltd. (EdenTree) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 as Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office to protect the Anglican Church. EdenTree was a wholly owned subsidiary of Benefact Group Plc until January 2023 when the entire ordinary issued share capital of the firm was transferred to EdenTree Holdings Ltd. (EHL) as part of the Group wide restructuring. They are ultimately owned by Benefact Trust Ltd. EdenTree provides a broad range of insurance, financial services and risk management solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers and business partners, which includes charities and heritage property owners. They manage the EdenTree Investment Funds for charities, designed to meet the needs of the UK Church and Charity investors.

Edison Investment Research Ltd. (Edison) is an investment research, investor relations and consulting firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen Rogers and Fraser Thorne in 2003. They are a subsidiary of Edison Global Ltd. Edison provides investment research to international investors, advisors and stakeholders.

Part of FCMB Group Plc, FCMB Bank (UK) Ltd. is a trade finance and banking company based in London, UK. FCMB Bank (UK has a team of experienced trade finance professionals who provide superior customer service to personal and business banking groups. The British company is an independently incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of First City Monument Bank Ltd (FCMB), which is a leading financial services institution in Nigeria. The company was founded in 2008 and Frank A. Le Roex has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Part of Piper Sandler Cos., Piper Sandler Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1999. Neil Robert Mackison has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Schroders Plc, Schroders Australia Ltd. provides investment services.

Part of Schroders Plc, Schroders Asia Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Brand Saints Ltd. provides event management services. The company is headquartered in Fleet, the United Kingdom.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd. (MSIM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSIM offers a range of investment and risk management solutions to institutional and professional investors worldwide.

La Financière de l’Echiquier SA (LFDE) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1991, the firm is a subsidiary of La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, ultimately owned by BPCE SA. LFDE offers a range of investment products and services to private clients or their long-standing partners such as financial advisors and institutional investors.

Synergy Global Market Neutral Master Fund functions as a hedge fund. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.