Barnaby James Wilson

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Stanford Management Co. (SMC) is the investment office of Stanford University, a private research university headquartered in Stanford, California. The firm was founded in 1991 and invests the Endowment and other financial assets to provide long-term support to the University. SMC provides expert investment management and stewardship of the Merged Pool, which includes substantially all of Stanford’s investable endowment assets. They are overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the University Board of Trustees.

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.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (Price International) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., itself a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NYSE: TROW) in the US. They provide investment management services to a global client base. Price International is a socially responsible investor and signatory to 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).

Lazard Frères Gestion SAS is an investment management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Lazard Group LLC, which is owned by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. They provide asset management and advisory services for individual and institutional clients.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSGAL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1990, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGAL offers a variety of asset management solutions to pension funds, investment management companies, insurance companies, central banks, and family offices.

Impax Asset Management Ltd. (IAM) is a specialist asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ian Simm in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Impax Asset Management Group plc (LON: IPX). They provide ongoing investment services to the separately managed accounts of various institutional clients based on the investment goals, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance of each client. IAM is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

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.

River Global Investors LLP is the investment management subsidiary of River & Mercantile Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AssetCo Plc (LSE: ASTO) in Great Britain. Formerly known as River & Mercantile Asset Management LLP, the firm was founded by James Barham as a limited liability partnership in 2006 with Pacific Investment as a cornerstone investor. They became part of AssetCo Plc in 2022. Headquartered in London, River Global Investors advises institutional clients such as employee benefit plans, foundations, endowments and other charitable organizations.

AlphaGen Capital Ltd. is the alternative investment subsidiary of Janus Henderson Group Plc (LSE, NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Henderson Alternative Investment Advisor Ltd., the firm was founded in 1969 and changed their name to AlphaGen Capital Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, AlphaGen Capital provides investment advisory services to a range of individual and institutional investors.

Vitruvian Partners LLP (Vitruvian Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Ian Riley, Michael Risman, Toby Wyles, Mark Harford and David Nahama. The firm is headquartered London, the United Kingdom with offices across the globe.

Mazi Macquarie Securities (RF) (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 2006. The CEO is David Victor Fass.

Park Square Capital LLP (Park Square Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robin Doumar. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Bankers Trust & Co. is a company that provides trust services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Shepherd Kaplan LLC (SK) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by David Shepherd and David Kaplan in 1998 and is a majority-owned and wholly-controlled subsidiary of Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC. SK provides investment advisory services to institutional and private clients as well as endowment and foundation.

Etoile Corp. provides management and information technology Consulting services. The firm provides management consulting and decision support, software development and engineering, architecture, design and analysis and business intelligence support services. It provides solutions like superior design, architecture, analytical and software engineering skills for customer needs. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Olney, MD.

Fintan Partners LLC is a hedge fund manager headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP. Fintan Partners provides alternative investment management solutions and advisory services with a mission to partner with global institutional clients to accomplish their investment objectives.

CAZ Investments /Private Equity/ (CAZ investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Christopher Zook. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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.

Lodestar Ventures LLC (Lodestar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Shayna Modarresi. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

VolumeFi Software, Inc. develops blockchain messaging software. The American company was founded by Taariq Lewis. Taariq Lewis has been the CEO since incorporation.

State Street Global Advisors (State Street Global Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of State Street Corp. founded in 1978. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

SISSA Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati engages in the provision of educational services. It offers doctoral degrees, master’s programs, and information technology courses. It also carries out research in Physics, Neuroscience, and Mathematics. The company was founded on March 6, 1978 and is headquartered in Trieste, Italy.