Richard Aston

JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Ltd. (JPAM AP) is an investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1974 as JF Asset Management Ltd. and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPAM AP manages Asian mandates and equity funds for institutional investors including pension funds, charities and private individuals.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

JPMorgan Trust Bank Ltd. is based in Tokyo, Japan. Part of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., JPMorgan Trust Bank Ltd. is a leader in financial services offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments, and institutions. JPMorgan Trust Bank was acquired by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. from JPMorgan Chase & Co. on March 02, 2009.

RWC Partners Ltd. provides investment advisory services. Its activities portfolio include convertible bonds, European equity, Japan active engagement, equity income, emerging and frontier market equity, and global horizon equity. The company was founded by Chris Simon Maude, John Hugh Innes, and Mark Robert Hadsley-Chaplin in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

The National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. operates as a non-profit federation of voluntary health organizations to help individuals with diseases and disorders. Its services are focused on the identification, treatment, and cure of disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Level20 operates as a non-profit organization to inspire women to join and succeed in the private equity industry. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2015 by Alexandra Caroline Hess, Cecile Belaman, Dana Michelle Haimoff, Emma Osborne, Hanneke Smits, Jennifer Dunstan, Kathleen Marie Bacon, Kathryn Mayne, Lori Anne Hall-Kimm, Sasha van den Blink. Gurpreet Kaur Manku has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

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.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Founded in 1991, Henderson Fund Management Ltd. is a subsidiary of Janus Henderson Group Plc. The company is based in London, UK. The British company manages and invests in companies.

Henderson Global Investors (Holdings) Ltd. provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Global Group Ltd. is a holding Irish company that provides investment management services through its subsidiaries. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Tokyo Branch) is a banking services provider based in Tokyo, Japan.

IFC Asset Management Co is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of International Finance Corp. (District of Columbia) founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Washington.

K2 Asset Management Ltd. (K2) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd. (SY: KAM) in Australia. Established in 1999 by Mark Newman and Campbell Neal, the firm is based in Melbourne and specializes in absolute return for Australian and international retail, wholesale and institutional investors.

Perennial Investment Partners Ltd. (Perennial) is the majority-owned investment management subsidiary of IOOF Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by IOOF Holdings Ltd. (SY: IFL) in Australia. Perennial was established in 2000 as a joint venture between senior investment professionals and IOOF. They are a specialist investment management firm which comprises a suite of investment management boutiques including Perennial Value Management Ltd., Perennial Growth Management Pty Ltd. and Perennial Fixed Interest Partners Pty Ltd. Based in Sydney and Melbourne, the firm also has a branch office in Hong Kong. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which manages investment trusts on behalf of institutional and retail investors, specializing in various investment approaches.

Henderson Global Investors (International Holdings) BV operates as a financial holding company with activities in the insurance sector. The company is headquartered in Amstedam, the Netherlands.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Ltd. is a company that acts as an open-end investment fund/unit trust. Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Ltd. is based in London, UK. Founded in 1992.

Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd. provides investment banking and consulting services. The firm offers financial advisory services on insurance, pension, investment, and mortgage-related activities. It offers banking solutions and investment products to retail and institutional investment professionals. The company was founded on November 10, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, HGI Asset Management Group Ltd. is a holding company. The company is based in London, UK.

Founded in 2012, Henderson Group Holdings Asset Management Ltd. is a subsidiary of Janus Henderson Group Plc and functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, HGI (Investments) Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Global Investors Geneva Finance Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. It was founded in 2014.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Global Investors Asset Management Ltd. is a British company that functions as a national commercial bank. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1988.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Holdings Group Ltd. provides investment management services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008.

Founded in 1934, Henderson Administration Ltd. is a part of Janus Henderson Group Plc and provides professional and management services. The company is based in London, UK.