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Founded in 1988, Columbia Threadneedle Managers Ltd. is a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. that provides security brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK.

Bluehone Investors LLP (Bluehone) is a subsidiary of Bluehone Ltd. and is based in London. Bluehone was established in 2005 by Bill Brown, Robert Mitchell and Stuart Rollason with backing from F&C Investments, where they formerly worked. The firm is a specialist fund management boutique managing small company investment funds.

Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners LLP provides property and asset management services. It specializes in fund, asset and property management; reproperty investment; research; and fund administration. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Crown Agents Investment Management Ltd. (CAIM) is an institutional and multi asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and was acquired in 2023 by Momentum Global Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Ltd. (JSE: MTM) in South Africa. CAIM is a specialist fixed-income reserves manager for Central Banks and multi asset manager for institutional clients based predominantly in developing markets. In addition to investment management services, the firm also provides training and capacity building for Central Banks and pension funds.

Tulip Holdings Ltd. holds and owns securities of companies other than banks. The company was incorporated on January 09, 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Trace Group Plc provides software solutions. It offers solutions for the financial, insurance, reinsurance, and property markets. It also provides computer consultant & payroll, proprietary software products, and computer facilities management services. The company was founded by Colin Clarke & Richard Wolfe in 1974 and is located in London, UK.

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.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018.

Leading Software Ltd. provides software development and support services. Its team of business process analysts, architects, developers, installation and technical support specialists can provide end to end support for any of client projects across a broad base of technologies. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Intrallect Ltd. provides digital object repository software for education and training. The company was founded by Peter Douglas and Martin Morrey in May 4, 2000 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

J. Rothschild Capital Management Ltd. (JRCML) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of RIT Capital Partners plc in the UK. Established in 1987, the firm is based in London and provides investment management services.

Part of Old Mutual Ltd., Protea Assurance Co. Ltd. is a South African company that provides personal and business insurance services. The company is based in Pretoria, South Africa.

STANLIB Ltd. provides asset management and investment services. It offers services to individuals, institutional and advisors. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income and alternative asset markets. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Melrose Arch, South Africa.

UM Investimentos SA CTVM is an independent securities brokerage firm headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1969 as Umuarama SA CTVM, the firm provides stockbroking services to various investors.

Kepler Chevreux SA (Italy) (Kepler Chevreux Italy) is the Italian brokerage division of Kepler Chevreux SA, a financial services company in France. Headquartered in Milan, Kepler Chevreux Italy provides execution services that supports equities, fixed income, derivatives, ETFs and convertible bonds across Europe, America and Asia.

Liberty Group Ltd. provides financial services. It offers solutions to individual, family, and business. The company was founded by Donald Gordon in 1957 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

BMO Real Estate Partners GmbH & Co. KG engages in the provision of consultancy and asset management services in the real estate sector. It focuses on retail, residential and office properties for institutional investors and providing fonds management services for real estate investments. The company was founded on November 11, 2008 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Aviva Plc, Sesame Ltd. is a British company that provides research and related services for financial advisers. The company is based in Dorking, UK. Sesame was acquired by Friends Provident Distribution Holdings Ltd. from Finastra Group Holdings Ltd. on June 08, 2007 for $148.53 million.

Sesame Bankhall Group Ltd. operates as holding company with interest in financial advisory services. The company is headquartered in Dorking, the United Kingdom.

Columbia Threadneedle REP AM Plc (CT REP) is a property specialist headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1973 and formerly known as BMO REP Asset Management plc. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle REP AM Plc when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners LLP, ultimately owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CT REP manages real estate assets for clients across Europe.

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

AE Continuation LLP is a US equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Hispaniola LLP and as Atlantic Equities LLP, the firm was founded in 2003 by Christopher Middleton, Hamilton Faber, Keely Oliver, Marlus McNally and Vernon Golding. They were acquired by Redburn (Europe) Ltd. in 2023 and change their name to AE Continuation LLP.

PIMCO Europe Ltd. (PIMCO-Europe) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of PIMCO Global Advisors LLC, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FR: ALV; ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Established in 1997, PIMCO-Europe is headquartered in London with additional branches in Europe and global offices in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The firm provides fixed-income investment management services to clients in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to corporate pension funds, their clientele includes foundations, endowments, public retirement plans, central banks and corporate treasury departments. They also serve retail and high-net worth individuals. PIMCO Europe manages discretionary accounts, institutional funds and mutual funds. The firm is involved in the institutional wholesale business, and sub-advises portfolios for third-party fund-of-fund managers.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Columbia Threadneedle (Services) Ltd. is a British company that offers investment services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Columbia Threadneedle (Services provides investment opportunities through the F&C Investment Trust, which is the world's oldest collective investment fund. The company's goal is to provide a reliable foundation for steady, long-term capital growth and a healthy dividend income. The company's terms and conditions vary by region and are available on their website.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

F & C Emerging Markets Ltd. is a British financial services company that provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1987.

Columbia Threadneedle Luxembourg SA (CTLS) is an investment management firm headquartered in Luxembourg. Formerly known as BMO Asset Managers Ltd., they changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Luxembourg SA when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTLS provides a comprehensive range of investment funds and offers a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for private individuals and institutional clients.