Annabel Riggs

abrdn Australia Ltd. is the Australian asset management subsidiary of abrdn Asia Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2000 as Equitilink Australia Ltd. and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd. and as Aberdeen Standard Investments (Australia) Ltd. they were renamed into abrdn Australia Ltd. to reflect abrdn’s global rebranding in 2021. Headquartered in Sydney, abrdn Australia manages the Group's Australian and New Zealand assets for a range of global and domestic clients such as listed investment companies, managed investment schemes and segregated mandates. In addition, the firm provides local clients with access to the Group's investment capabilities which include domestic, regional equity and fixed-income, international equity and fixed-income and single country equity products.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

Macquarie Investment Management Ltd. (MIML) is the investment management subsidiary of Macquarie Funds Management Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) in Australia. The firm was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Adelaide. MIML provides investment advisory services to banks or thrift institutions; pension and profit-sharing plans; trust, estate or charitable organizations; corporations/business entities; and individuals. Their clients may also include governments, government agencies, international organizations, educational institutions and pooled investment vehicles.

BBY Ltd. provides brokerage services. The private company is based in Sydney, AU. and has subsidiaries in New Zealand, Australia and United Kingdom. The Australian company was founded in 1987 by Graham Harry Buckeridge. Glenn Rosewall has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Bell Potter Securities Ltd. (Bell Potter) is the stockbroking subsidiary of Bell Financial Group Ltd. (ASX: BFG) in Australia. The firm was created in 2001 when Bell Financial Group acquired Johnson Taylor Potter and merged them with the Bell Securities share broking business. Bell Potter is headquartered in Melbourne and offer stockbroking, portfolio management and administration, cash management, margin lending, superannuation and financial planning to private, corporate and institutional clients. Their institutional broking services are supported by a dedicated research team, a team of specialists in equity capital markets providing small, mid and large-cap corporate clients with advice, and a team of advisers across a network of offices in Australia, as well as in London and Hong Kong.

UBS Securities Australia Ltd. is a brokerage firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBG AG, which is owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. UBS Securities Australia offers execution and settles trade in ASX quoted financial products for private investors.

Morgan Stanley Australia Ltd. is an Australian broker/dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley International, Inc., itself owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney, the firm offers sales, trading and market-making investment management services to global institutions, hedge funds and industry innovators.

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd. (MSAL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a subsidiary of Macquarie Corporate International Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MSAL serves as the brokering entity for the Macquarie Group.

Credit Suisse (Australia) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Australia) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Australia offers global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage, underwriting, and comprehensive investment research for corporate and institutional investors.

Part of Nomura Holdings, Inc., Nomura Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The CEO of the company is Andrew Macgonigal.

Macquarie Investment Management Global Ltd. (MIMGL) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Macquarie Investment Management Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately owned by a multi-national financial services company, Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY) which originated in 1969. MIMGL provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to both institutional and retail clients.

Anacacia Capital Pty Ltd (Anacacia Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Jeremy A. samuel. The firm is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales.

Peregrine Capital (Pty) Ltd. (Peregrine Capital) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Peregrine SA Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately owned by Capitalworks Investment Partners (Pty) Ltd. Peregrine manages a range of hedge funds focused primarily on South African listed equities.

Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd. is the Australian investment research subsidiary of Morningstar Direct Investments Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) in the US. Headquartered in Barangaroo, the firm was founded in 1999 as Huntley’s Investment Information Pty Ltd. They provide research on Australian stocks, managed funds, superannuation funds, credit securities, exchange-traded funds, and listed investment companies for individual investors, financial advisers, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd. is the Australian securities brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings ANZ Pty Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. Headquartered in Perth, Goldman Sachs Australia provides service to institutional clients who manage large portfolios of Australian and New Zealand equities. They work with the financial instruments used to trade debt, currency and commodities. Their clients include corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals throughout Australasia.

Part of AIMS Financial Group Pty Ltd., APP Securities Pty Ltd. is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. Sangeeta Venkatesan has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2017.

Argo Investments Ltd. (Investment Management) (Argo Investments-IM) is the mutual fund management division of Argo Investments Ltd. (ASX: ARG), an Australian listed investment company which was founded in 1946 and is wholly-owned by their shareholders. Headquartered in Sydney, Argo Investments-IM manages a diverse portfolio of Australian shares and securities, providing capital growth, regular income and protection for a range of investors including private individuals, companies, trusts and superannuation funds. Argo's portfolio generates an income stream for shareholders, which is paid to them in dividends.

Shaw & Partners Ltd. (Investment Management) (Shaw & Partners-IM) is the investment management division of Shaw & Partners Ltd., a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of EFG International AG (SWX: EFGN) in Switzerland. Shaw & Partners-IM offers tailored advice and investment solutions, financial planning and corporate advisory services. They act for and on behalf of individuals, institutions, corporates and charities.

Jarden Australia Pty Ltd. (Jarden) is a broker-dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm is a subsidiary of Jarden Partners Ltd. in New Zealand. Jarden’s clients are institutional, corporate and private investors that seek a broad range of investment opportunities, backed by world-class service and seamless execution.

Global Study Partners Holdings Pty Ltd is an Australian company that provides a unique all-in-one technology platform to enable digital transformation in student recruitment. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The company is dedicated to linking international students with education providers worldwide and offer internships to enhance students' employability while they are studying. The company also provides student accommodation through their partnership with Unilodgers, the world's largest student housing provider. The company was founded by Elaine Starkey, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Global Study Partners Holdings was acquired by upGrad Education Pvt Ltd. on February 13, 2023 for $18.53 million.

Rezco Asset Management Pty Ltd. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 1984. Rob Spanjaard has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Barrenjoey Pty Ltd. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Peter Marks and Annie Zhu in 2021. Barrenjoey provides corporate and strategic advisory, equity and debt capital market underwritings, cash equities, research, prime brokerage and traditional fixed income services.