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Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

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.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

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.

R.C. Brown Investment Management Plc (RCBIM) is an independent, institutional and retail investment management company based in Bristol, UK. Formally established in 1990, the firm is the continuation of the DRG in-house pension investment management team, which started operating in 1980. RCBIM offers tailored services to charities, pension funds, OEICS, onshore trusts and substantial private client portfolios.

Thames River Capital LLP (TRC) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Capital (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. TRC provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide, through several single and multi-manager funds.

HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd. (HSBC Private Bank-UK) is the private banking subsidiary of HSBC Bank Plc., ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) in Great Britain. The HSBC group can trace their history in London back to 1865 when the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office opened, and through later acquisitions are linked to Samuel Montagu & Co. Limited, founded in 1853. Headquartered in London, HSBC Private Bank-UK offers a full range of wealth management advice and services to wealthy individuals and their families worldwide.

Asset Value Investors Ltd. (AVI) is an independent, Great Britain-based investment management firm which was founded in 1985 to manage the assets of British Empire Securities & General Trust Plc. Headquartered in London, AVI provides discretionary investment management services for segregated accounts and various pooled investment vehicles, both foreign and domestic.

Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers.

19 Management Ltd. produces films and television programs. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, GB.

The Engine Group Ltd. provides marketing and communications consulting services. It specializes in advertising, digital innovation strategy, digital marketing, on-line advertising, social media, brand and strategy, sponsorship, public relations, event management, corporate affairs, data strategies, and media planning. The company was founded on January 14, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Lloyds Merchant Bank Ltd. is a security broker, dealer, and British flotation company.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

Part of AXA SA, Axa Investment Managers Italia Sim SpA is an Italian company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Milan, Italy. Pietro Martorella has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Premier Asset Management Holdings Ltd. provides investment solutions. They focused on asset management and client service. It also provides portfolio and fund management services through its subsidiary Premier Asset Management Ltd. The company was founded in September 2007 and is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The private company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003.

Premier Asset Management Ltd. provides investment solutions. The company is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

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

Hong Kong Applied Science & Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd. operates as a research and development institution. It specializes in applied research, information technology, and engineering services. It serves financial technologies, intelligent manufacturing, health technologies, next generation network, and Smart City. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Momentum Global Investment Management Ltd. (MGIM) is a specialist global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Momentum Asset Management Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Ltd. (JSE: MTM) in South Africa. MGIM designs, builds and manages outcome-based investment solutions, delivered through multi-asset portfolios and tailored client solutions.

Seneca Investment Managers Ltd. (Seneca IM) is a fund management and holding firm headquartered in Liverpool, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 by Alan Borrows and Richard Parfect. Seneca IM offers multi-asset OEIC products and a multi-asset investment trust for institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high-net worth individuals.

Premier Investment Group Ltd. Provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.