Tom Meade

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.

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.

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.

Harbour Asset Management Ltd. (Harbour) is the fund management subsidiary of First NZ Capital Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of First NZ Capital Holdings Ltd. in New Zealand. It was founded by Andrew Bascand in 2009. Headquartered in Wellington, the firm provides investment solutions for clients such as KiwiSaver funds, charitable trusts, iwi, government institutions, corporate superannuation funds, financial advisers and high net worth individuals. Harbour is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

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.

Hadron Capital LLP is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2004 by Marco D'Attanasio, Dr. Giuseppe di Cecio and Massimiliano Ciuchini. They are a subsidiary of Hadron Capital UK Ltd., which is owned by Hadron Capital (Cayman) Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. Hadron Capital manages Hadron Alpha Plc in respect of its two sub funds Hadron Alpha Select Fund and Hadron Alpha Merger Arbitrage Fund.

Guinness Asset Management Ltd., dba Guinness Global Investors (Guinness), is an independent fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Timothy "Tim" Guinness in 2003. They provide actively managed portfolios in a selection of asset classes and specialist growth themes to assist investors in achieving their investment goals. Guinness is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Goodhart Partners LLP (Goodhart) is an independent, multi-boutique asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 through the management buyout of WestLB Mellon's multi-manager team. Goodhart primarily offers fundamental, research driven, discretionary investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of pooled collective investment vehicles and to separately managed accounts.

RWC Asset Management LLP (RWC) is the alternative asset management subsidiary of RWC Partners Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by John H. Innes in 2007 as MPC Asset Management LLP. Headquartered in London, RWC primarily provides discretionary investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles as well as separately managed accounts.

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.

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.

FIL Investments International (FILII) is an asset management firm headquartered in Tadworth, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Ltd., which is ultimately held by FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FILII provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

Heteronomics LLC (United Kingdom) is the research division of Heteronomics LLC. The firm is headquartered in Malvern, UK and was founded in 2016. The firm provides investment research to their clients.

Alienor Capital SAS (Alienor) is an independent French asset management firm headquartered in Bordeaux. The firm was founded by Arnaud Raymond in 2007. Alienor manages a range of dedicated funds and provides institutional and private asset management services to investors.

Comgest SA is an independent, French international asset management firm which was founded in 1985 and is wholly-owned by the firm's management and employees. The firm is headquartered in Paris with subsidiaries in Dublin, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam and Boston. They manage a range of investment products for institutional and high-net worth investors including FCPs, SICAVS and funds. Comgest is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Sycomore Asset Management SA (Sycomore AM) is the French asset management subsidiary of Generali Investments Holding SpA, itself a subsidiary of Assicurazioni Generali SpA (BIT: G) in Italy. The firm was founded in 2001 by Cyril Charlot, Laurent Deltour, Christine Kolb and Emeric Préaubert. On February 2019, Sycomore AM was acquired by Generali Investments Holding SpA. Headquartered in Paris, the firm manages mutual funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients such as private and public pension funds, insurance companies, banks, corporations; and distribution partners including IFAs and fund distribution platforms in France and abroad. Sycomore AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which integrates ESG into their investment process and manages an SRI fund.

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).

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.

UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (UBS-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment subsidiary of UBS Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1981 as Phillips & Drew Investment Management Ltd., the firm merged with UBS Asset Management in 2000 to form UBS Asset Management Ltd., which became UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2002. They changed their name to UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, UBS-UK provides asset management services to corporate and public pension plans, sovereign institutions, endowments and municipalities, charities, insurance companies, wholesale intermediaries, financial institutions, and private clients.

BP Investment Management Ltd. (BPIM) is the wholly owned pension fund management subsidiary of BP Pension Trustees Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BP Plc (LSE: BP, ADR: BP) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in London. BPIM is the in-house asset manager for the UK BP Pension Fund. The firm is a signatory to the financial reporting council’s stewardship code.

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Ltd. (CGWL) is the wealth management subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Group Ltd. (CGWGL) (formerly Eden Group Ltd.), itself a subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (CGGI) (TSE: CF) in Canada. Formerly known as Collins Stewart Wealth Management Ltd., the firm became part of the Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management business in the UK when CGGI acquired Eden Financial in 2012. Headquartered in London, CGWL offers core wealth management services which include portfolio management, broking services and wealth planning for private and institutional clients.

Royal London Unit Trust Managers Ltd. provides an insurance and pension funding agency service. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Royal London Group, Hornby Road Investments Ltd. is a company that provides real estate development services. The company is based in London, UK. Hornby Road Investments was founded in 1963.

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.

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.

New Hall School Trust operates schools. The British company was founded by Susan Hawley.

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (Sumitomo Mitsui UK) is the UK-based asset management firm subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. The firm was originally founded as Daiwa SB Investments (UK) Ltd. through a strategic alliance between Daiwa Securities Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in 1982. Headquartered in London, Sumitomo Mitsui UK offers discretionary investment management, investment trusts and advisory services to a range of institutional investors, pension funds, government agencies and retail investors worldwide.

Canaccord Genuity Asset Management Ltd. (CGAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSX: CF) in Canada. CGAM was founded in 1897 and was formerly known as Hargreave Hale Ltd. The firm provides discretionary and investment-managed portfolio management services for private investors, trusts, companies, and charities.

Blackfriars Asset Management Ltd. (Blackfriars) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The Hamon Investment Group Pte Ltd. in Hong Kong. Located in London, the firm was established in 1998 as part of WestAM. In 2006, BNY Mellon acquired 50% of WestAM to form WestLB Mellon Asset Management UK Ltd. Blackfriars is a specialist investment boutique. Their clients include savings banks, commercial banks, corporations, foundations, endowments, governments, central banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. The firm manages segregated accounts and mutual funds including the Luxembourg-registered Compass umbrella fund.

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).