Chris Rodgers

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.

Goldman Sachs Advisors BV (GSBV) is the wholly owned, Netherlands-based investment management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings BV, ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) (Goldman Sachs) in the US. Founded in 1994 as ING Investment Management Advisors BV, the firm became NNIP Advisors BV in 2015 following the IPO of NN Group. They changed their name to Goldman Sachs Advisors BV in 2023 after the acquisition of Goldman Sachs to NN Group in 2022. Headquartered in The Hague, GSBV manages a range of assets for institutional and individual clients.

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (Pictet AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1980 and is wholly owned by Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, which is ultimately owned by Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM provides discretionary investment management services on a global scale to a wide range of international institutional clients. Furthermore, the firm also acts as the investment adviser or sub-adviser to US-based investment companies and other regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes in international jurisdictions. Pictet AM adheres to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (HSBC GAM-France) is the French asset management subsidiary of HSBC Continental Europe, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Formerly HSBC Investments (France) SA, the firm was founded in 1998 within the former CCF-Crédit Commercial de France. Headquartered in Courbevoie with additional office in Puteaux, HSBC GAM-France provides investment advice to banks and thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plan, corporations, and business entities. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

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.

Premier Fund Managers Ltd. (PFM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Premier Investment Group Ltd., ultimately held by Premier Miton Group Plc (LON: PMI) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Guildford. PFM manages a range of authorized UK and offshore funds and provides tailor made discretionary management services for private and corporate clients including professional advisers, retail investors, institutions and charities.

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.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Ltd. (CSAM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse Asset Management (UK) Holding Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1982, the firm is headquartered in London and offers a wide range of investment products and functions across asset classes and investment styles for various clients including governments, institutions, corporations and private individuals.

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

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).

GAM International Management Ltd. (GIML) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of GAM (UK) Ltd., ultimately owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, GIML was founded in 1984 and provides investment management services to a range of pooled investment vehicles, such as GAM Funds, corporate and public pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations and other business entities.

Thesis Asset Management Ltd. (Thesis) is an investment management firm headquartered in Chichester, UK. The firm was founded in 1974 by law firm Thomas Eggar. They are a subsidiary of Sanlam UK Ltd., which is owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM) in South Africa. Thesis provides investment management services for private clients, charities, pension funds and trusts. In addition, the firm also creates bespoke investment solutions and model portfolios for financial advisers, and within the Thesis group can create funds and offer fund custody and administration services through Thesis Unit Trust Management.

The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. provides banking services. It offers personal, commercial and corporate banking financial services across Asia. The company was founded by Thomas Sutherland on March 3, 1865 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Skerritt Consultants Ltd. (dba Skerritt) is a holding asset management firm headquartered in Hove, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 by Richard Skerritt. Skerritt provides financial planning and investment advice to a broad range of high-net worth individuals, directors, trustees, companies, and staff.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Securities Services (UK) Ltd. is a financial services organization that offers insight and analysis on the latest trends from HSBC executives, economists, and experts. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK, and is committed to helping tackle financial crime and protecting the financial system. The company is also involved in the process of rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the UK and its surrounding areas. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, offering answers to frequently asked questions about HSBC shares and shareholdings, financial reporting, dividends, and taxation.

Landseer Asset Management UK LLP provides investment advice. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2020. Paul James Graham has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Atomos Financial Planning Holdings Ltd. offers inflation-linked bond exposure across different economic regimes and inflation environments. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the UK. The fund also selectively invests in corporate inflation-linked bonds. The British company was founded in 1999, and Jonathan Charles Polin has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Financial Services Development Council operates as a financial centre. The firm provides information of the FSDC’s activities in relation to the Hong Kong financial services industry, but also the FSDC’s publications on a wide spectrum of topics related to the industry such as the reports on mandatory provident fund system, life insurance as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).The company is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., BlackRock Alternative Investors is an American company that strives to bring their investors high-quality investments in real estate, infrastructure, private equity, credit, hedge funds, and alternative solutions. The company draws upon their footprint, superior execution capabilities, and position as a preferred partner to manage over USD $283 billion in alternative investments and commitments on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2021.

BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd. (BAMNAL) is the investment management subsidiary of BlackRock HK Holdco Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1998 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors North Asia Ltd. They renamed into BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd. in 2009 when BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors. Headquartered in Hong Kong, BAMNAL manages assets for institutional clients, pooled investment vehicles and US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include equity and real estate strategies.

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd. provides interbank clearing and settlement services. Its services include bulk clearing, USD clearing system, and etrade connect. The company was founded in april 1997 and is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hongkong.

HSBC Life (International) Ltd. provides life insurance services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

HSBC Insurance (Asia) Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance services. The company was founded on February 25, 1977 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Lazard Ltd., Lazard India Pvt Ltd. is an Indian financial services company. The company is based in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1984, Lazard India provides financial services.

Denker Capital (Pty) Ltd. (Denker Capital) is an independent South African asset management firm which was established in 2015 when Sanlam Investments boutiques SIM Unconstrained Capital Partners and SIM Global merged. Denker Capital is based in Cape Town and specializes in local and offshore investments.

Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Ltd. (Lombard Odier Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of LO Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2009. Lombard Odier Europe provides asset management services to institutional and wholesale 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.

Sanlam UK Ltd. provides wealth planning and investment solutions. It offers investment planning, retirement, family protection, inheritance tax, mortgage, employee benefits advice, dynamic risk management, discretionary and advisory portfolio management, stockbroking services, and risk targeted model portfolios. The company was founded on April 24, 2008 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Mars & Co. provides business and operational strategy as well as strategic advisory services. The company was founded by Dominique Mars in 1979 and is headquartered in Paris, France.