Paul Robin Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. provides banking, financial products and services to retail, small business, corporate and institutional clients. It operates its business through the following segments: Australia Retail and Commercial; Institutional; New Zealand; Pacific; and Technology, Services and Operations and Group Centre. The Australia segment comprises the retail and corporate and commercial business units which provides products and services to consumer and private banking customers in Australia via the branch network, mortgage specialists, the contact centres, a variety of self-service channels and and third party brokers; and banking services including traditional relationship banking and financial solutions through managers focusing on privately owned small, medium, and large enterprises as well as the agricultural businesses. The Institutional segment refers to the transaction banking, loans and specialised finance and markets solutions. The New Zealand segment refers to the retail and commercial business units. The Pacific segment offers products and services to retail customers, small to medium-sized enterprises, institutional customers and governments located in the Pacific Islands. The Technology, Services and Operations, and Group Centre segment provides support to the operating divisions including technology, operations, shared services, property, risk management, financial management, strategy, marketing, human resources and corporate affairs; as well as group treasury, shareholder functions, enablement functions and minority investments in Asia. The company was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Docklands, Australia.

MLC Investments Ltd. (MLC) is an asset management firm headquartered in North Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1886 and is a subsidiary of MLC Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB; OTCMKTS: NABZY) in Australia. MLC provides investments, superannuation and financial advice to corporate, institutional and retail clients.

MLC Ltd. provides financial and estate planning, investment management, insurance and other related services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.

JANA Investment Advisers Pty Ltd. (JANA) is an independent investment manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as John A Nolan & Associates Pty Ltd. JANA advises various institutional clients, which includes corporations, charities, endowment funds, foundations, Government, superannuation funds, insurers, family offices and other trusts.

AsureQuality Ltd. provides food safety and biosecurity services to the food and primary production sectors. Its services include certification, laboratory testing, diagnostics manufacturing, engineering, industry training, inspection, pest and disease management. The company was founded on October 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Plum Financial Services Ltd. engages in the provision of superannuation solutions for medium and large Australian organizations. The company was founded on February 27, 1998 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Deutsche Securities, Inc. (DSI) is the Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Holdings (Luxembourg) SARL, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was established in 1986 as Deutsche Bank Capital Markets (Asia) Ltd. and became Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006. Located in Tokyo, DSI is the investment banking platform for the Deutsche Bank group in Japan. The firm provides services including research, sales and trading of bonds and equities, capital raising and M&A advisory for corporate and institutional clients. They have particular expertise in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, energy, financials, media, telecommunications, technology, transportation and trading companies. The M&A division is in a leadership position in Japan, and structures deals including overseas investments by manufacturers, asset sales for restructuring corporations, and domestic mergers and acquisitions. DSI's activities include products and services related to fixed-income, equities and commodities as well as real estate investments and financing. Activities related to foreign exchange and money market are primarily operated by the Tokyo branch of Deutsche Bank.

Part of Nippon Life Insurance Co., Medfin Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides equipment leasing, dental finance, and healthcare finance services. The company is based in St. Leonards, Australia.

IOOF Investment Services Ltd. (IOOF) is an asset management firm headquartered in Docklands, Australia. The firm was founded in 1846 and is a subsidiary of Insignia Financial Ltd. (ASX: IFL). IOOF offers a broad range of financial solutions for individuals, advisers and employers.

Macquarie Leasing Pty. Ltd. provides investment banking and financial services. The company was founded on October 18, 1983 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Westpac New Zealand Ltd. engages in the provision of consumer and business banking. It provides personal, business, agribusiness and institutional services which include bank accounts, home loans, credit cards, personal loans, insurance, investments and kiwi saver, international and migrant, payment solutions, business insurance, economic updates, farm finance and credit cards, agri information, transactional services and debt capital markets. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Part of ANZ Group Holdings Ltd., ANZ Bank (PNG) Ltd. is a Papua New Guinean banking company that offers world-class banking solutions tailored to suit business needs. The company is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The company provides various services, including merchant services, employer superannuation, business credit cards, and internet banking. Customers can find relevant forms for products and services, from opening a bank account to applying for a trade finance loan. ANZ Bank (PNG also offers cybersecurity protection to stay protected from ever-changing threats. The company was founded in 1910. Shayne Cary Elliott has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd. provides weather information presentation services. The firm specializes in weather forecasts and related information presentation services to national and international customers. It supplies customized weather forecasts on a commercial basis across a range of industries, including media, aviation, and energy sectors. The company was founded on August 21, 1861 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Auckland Branch) is a New Zealander banking company that provides banking services. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The CEO of the company is Michael Ormaechea.

Craigs Investment Partners Ltd. is an independent brokerage firm headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand. The firm was founded in 1984 and provides New Zealand and international institutional clients an in-depth local perspective with global market insights to deliver effective trading and exceptional execution.

Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. operates as a membership organization. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Part of Nippon Life Insurance Co., Meritum Financial Group Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides financial advisory services. The company is based in South Melbourne, Australia. Meritum Financial Group was acquired by MLC Ltd., part of Nippon Life Insurance Co. from October 03, 2016 on November 30, 2010.

PFS Nominees Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that acts as a nominee, trust, and depository. The private company is based in Melboume, Australia.

Part of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., BNZ Life Insurance Ltd. provides life insurance services. The company is based in Wellington, New Zealand. BNZ Life Insurance was acquired by Partners Life Ltd. from National Australia Bank Ltd. on October 01, 2022 for $205.18 million.

Part of NZ Windfarms Ltd., TRH Services Ltd. operates and maintains windfarms. The company is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. TRH Services was acquired by NZ Windfarms Ltd. from Windflow Technology Ltd. on October 20, 2011.

Salt Funds Management Ltd. (Salt) is an independent New Zealand-based investment management firm which was founded in 2013. Headquartered in Auckland, Salt provides investment advice and specializes in managing NZ/Australian Equity and Listed Property Funds. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which incorporates ESG factors into their investment process.

GWM Advisor Services Ltd., part of National Australia Bank Ltd., is a company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm provides financial advice services.

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) engages in the provision of general banking and financial products and services. The firm offers lending, investing, international services and foreign exchange, and risk management. It supports corporations and financial institutions in UK and Europe to have a significant presence in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Balmoral Pastoral Investments Pty Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia.