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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.

TT International Asset Management Ltd. (TT International) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of SMBC Asset Management Services (UK) Ltd., which is owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and manages investment portfolios of equity long-only and long/short strategies for institutional investors.

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.

Coutts & Co. is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1755 and is a subsidiary of NatWest Markets Plc, owned by NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG). Coutts & Co. offers private banking and wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and their families.

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.

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.

ConnectEast Pty Ltd. designs, constructs, and operates roads and tollways. It finances, designs, builds, maintains, and operates landmark projects. The company is headquartered in Ringwood, Australia.

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.

Part of Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd., L1 Renewables Ltd. provides financing in the renewable energy sector. The company is based in London, UK. The British company manages a loan portfolio of over £500m across a range of renewable energy technologies and project lifecycles.

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.

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.

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.

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).

NATS Ltd. provides air-traffic control services. Its services include aeronautical information services, assisted flight plan exchange, non-standard flight applications; personalized services report form and pre flight information bulletins. The company was founded in December 1962 and is headquartered in Fareham, the United Kingdom.

Global Via Infraestructuras SA is a holding company. It is engaged in acquisition, possession, management and administration of securities representing the own funds of non-resident entities. The company was founded on January 29, 2007 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

TT International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (TT-Hong Kong) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of Great Britain-based TT International Asset Management Ltd., which was acquired in 2020 by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, TT-Hong Kong was founded in 2004 to manage long/short Asian equities and hedge fund products, primarily for sophisticated institutional investors.

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.

Globalvía Inversiones SA engages in the management, promotion, development, and exploitation of public, national, as well as foreign infrastructures. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Part of EPIC Investment Partners LLP, EPIC Markets (UK) LLP is an independent investment, advisory, and administration firm based in London, UK. EPIC Markets (UK has 200 employees across four business lines, including capital, administration, markets, and advisory. The British company was founded in 2000 by Andrew Main, Andrew John Seaman, Trevor Zygmunt Sliwerski, and Mark Francis Johns, with Andrew John Seaman serving as CEO since then. EPIC Markets (UK was acquired by Anath Capital Group Ltd. on October 09, 2019.

Edison Investment Research Ltd. (Edison) is an investment research, investor relations and consulting firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen Rogers and Fraser Thorne in 2003. They are a subsidiary of Edison Global Ltd. Edison provides investment research to international investors, advisors and stakeholders.

Riyad Capital Company (Investment Management) (RCC-IM) is the independent investment banking division of Riyad Capital (Securities), itself a subsidiary of Riyad Bank (SD: 1010) in Saudi Arabia. Established in 2008, the firm is located in Riyadh and provides a range of investment products and services such as asset management, wealth management, brokerage services and corporate finance to high-net worth individual investors, corporate organizations and institutional clients.

Big Issue Invest Ltd. (Big Issue) is a private equity subsidiary of Big Issue Group founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

bfinance UK Ltd. operates as an independent financial services company. It provides financial advice and solutions to companies and institutional investors around the globe. Its services include investment strategy design, development and review, dedicated custody and investment platform selection, investment manager research and selection, customized portfolio implementation, portfolio monitoring, portfolio risk solutions and training. The company was founded by David Vafai and Marc Mayor in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Moonfare GmbH (Moonfare) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2016 by Alexander Argyros, Heinrich von Liechtenstein and Steffen Pauls. The firm is headquartered in Berlin with additional office in Hong Kong.

Schroder Adveq Management AG (Schroder Adveq Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Schroders Plc. The firm was founded by Bruno Raschle in 1997 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Climate Change Capital Ltd.(Climate Change Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Climate Change Capital Group Ltd, a subsidiary of Bunge Ltd. (NYSE: BG) in the United States. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional office in Madrid.

NATS Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of air traffic control services for aircraft flying in the UK airspace. It offers engineering, information, defense, and consultancy services. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Fareham, the United Kingdom.

NATS (En Route) Plc engages in the provision of air traffic control and performance services. The company was founded on December 21, 2000 and is headquartered in Fareham, the United Kingdom.

Redexis Gas SA is a holding company. It is engaged in the development and operation of transmission and distribution of natural gas and piped liquefied petroleum gas. The company was founded on April 6, 2000 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

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.

Founded in 1997, Aviva Investors Americas LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was also previously known as Aviva Capital Management, Inc. Aviva Investors Americas is a subsidiary of Aviva USA Corp. and their ultimate parent is London-based Aviva Plc (LSE: AV). The firm manages assets for life insurance and annuity companies, re-insurance companies and other institutional clients.

BNP Paribas Asset Management UK Ltd. (BNPP AM UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. BNPP AM UK provides customized investment management services to institutional clients, wholesale clients and collective investment schemes.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Schroder & Co., Ltd. is the international private banking subsidiary of Schroder Wealth Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1988. Schroder & Co. provides investment management services to high-net worth individuals and their families. They offer comprehensive wealth management services, including alternative investments and absolute return products, complemented by banking and fiduciary services.

Triton Investment Management Ltd (Triton Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Triton Investments Advisers LLP founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Oksigen, Luxembourg.

Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Ltd. (HL Fund Managers) is the fund management subsidiary of Hargreaves Lansdown Plc (LON: HL, ADR: HRGLY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Bristol, HL Fund Managers was founded in 1992 to offer a managed portfolio of investment trusts for private investors.

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd. (HLAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Bristol, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LSE: HL; ADR: HRGLY), a financial services provider in Great Britain. HLAM offers unit trust and equity broking, investment fund management, and life and pensions consultancy to private investors.

Novethic SASU provides guidance on how companies can become more responsible and the benefits that come with it. Novethic is based in Paris, France and was founded in 2001 by Jean-Pierre Sicard and Anne-Catherine Husson-Traore, who has been the CEO since then. The French company offers insights on sustainable finance and climate, ESG risks, and best practices of responsible companies. Novethic also provides updates on the responsible economy. The company's subsidiary, the Cercle des Institutionnels de Novethic, brings together long-term investors who want to strengthen their commitment to sustainable finance. The Cercle provides a platform for peer exchange and learning on sustainable finance strategies. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of France.