Ian Sayers

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.

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.

Invesco Select Trust Plc is an investment trust, which is intended as a long-term investment vehicle for investors. It manages UK Equity Share, Global Equity Income, Share and Managed Liquidity Share Portfolios which provides exposure to Invesco Perpetual's best UK and international investment ideas and a short-term cash portfolio. Invesco Perpetual Select Trust was founded on August 25, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., BlackRock (Channel Islands) Ltd. is a British company that provides investment and financial services. The private company is based in St. Helier, UK.

Nikko Asset Management Europe Ltd. (Nikko AME) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a subsidiary of Nikko AM Global Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8309) in Japan. Nikko AME manages investment products for institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, which includes Japanese Investment Trusts, US registered investment companies, insurance companies and Nikko AM group affiliates.

Russell Investments Ltd. (RIL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of Russell Investments Systems Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Russell Investment Management LLC in the US. RIL provides investment management and investment consulting services for institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors.

First Milk Ltd. engages in the production and supply of dairy products. It offers block cheeses, soft cheeses, raw milk, butter, skimmed milk powder, whey proteins, and sports nutrition products. It operates and distributes under the following brand names: Mull of Kintyre, Isle of Arran, Scottish Pride, Pembrokeshire, and CNP Professional. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Paisley, the United Kingdom.

Bank of Scotland Plc provides banking and financial services. Its services include current accounts, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans to personal and business banking customers; and lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management and debt capital markets services to commercial customers. The company was founded on July 17, 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of abrdn Plc, Dunedin Fund Managers Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice, discretionary investment management, and administration services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Dunedin Fund Managers was acquired by Edinburgh Fund Managers Group Ltd., part of abrdn Plc from October 24, 2003 on February 01, 1996 for $127.36 million.

Office Properties BX Ltd. provides flexible serviced offices with business centers throughout the United Kingdom. The company business centers represent a viable alternative to conventional office space. It offers advantages of convenience, flexibility and immediate availability for small and medium sized corporate and other clients. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Lloyds Banking Group Plc, The British Linen Co. Ltd. provides bank services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs engages in promoting and analyzing international issues and current affairs. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.

The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Trust for London is an organization that focuses on organizing welfare activities to reduce poverty. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Bharat Mehta.

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

SNOWBALL IMPACT MANAGEMENT LTD (Snowball IM) is a private equity firm founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.