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Asian Development Bank engages in the provision of trade financing services. It offers investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nations prepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources. It specializes in loans, grants, policy dialogue, technical assistance, and equity investments. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Mandaluyong City, the Philippines.

TeraRecon, Inc. provides imaging technology solutions. Its products include cardiac MR workflow, lung workflow, and 3D printing workflow. The company was founded by Motoaki Saito in 1997 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Value Partners Ltd. (VPL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1993 by Cheng Hye Cheah. VPL manages a range of absolute return long-biased funds, long-short hedge funds, exchange-traded funds, quantitative funds, as well as fixed-income and credit funds for institutional and individual clients in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US.

Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), known locally as Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO), is a government-controlled Malaysian social security organization founded in 1971. They are headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with a network of offices throughout Malaysia. SOCSO was founded under the provisions of the Social Security Act of 1969 to administer and manages social security schemes aimed at improving the living conditions of low wage workers. The firm’s main function is to provide social security protection to employees and their dependents through the Employment Injury Scheme and the Invalidity Scheme.

Part of Bursa Malaysia Bhd., Bursa Malaysia is a financial exchange based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Malaysian company provides market information, equities prices, indices, bonds prices, derivatives prices, and security futures prices. It also offers shariah compliant equities prices, market statistics, securities, bonds, derivatives, market data, and information services. Bursa Malaysia provides license website linking service, historical data packages, information vendors, and announcements. The company's services include structured warrants entitlement by ex-date, speeds trade market, securities market, derivatives market, and Islamic market. It also offers Labuan International Financial Exchange (LFX), voluntary carbon market, risk & compliance overview, risk & compliance framework, BMSCL and BMDC as central counterparty (CCP), and PFMI disclosure.

Celestial Securities Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1973 and is a subsidiary of Celestial Financial Services Ltd., which is owned by Celestial Financial Services Ltd. Celestial Securities provides securities and commodity futures brokerage to various clients.

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB), Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB), Ventures, and Central and Other Items. The CCIB segment is involved in transaction banking, financial markets, corporate finance, and borrowing needs. It also offers solutions in some of the economies and most active trade corridors. The CPBB segment serves individuals and small businesses, with a focus on the affluent segment. It provides digital banking services with a human touch to clients, with services spanning deposits, payments, financing products, and Wealth Management. The Ventures segment includes Mox Bank Limited, a cloud-native, mobile-only digital bank. The Central and Other Items segment refers to corporate center costs, treasury activities, and certain strategic investments. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of China Development Financial Holding Corp., KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd is a brokerage firm based in Singapore, Singapore. KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. on January 30, 2015 for $33.95 million. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Cheng Hoe Teo. Ltd was acquired by KGI Asia (Holdings) Pte Ltd. from AMMB Holdings Bhd.

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

DBS Vickers (Hong Kong) Ltd. (DBS-HK) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of DBS Vickers Securities Holdings Pte Ltd., ultimately held by DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (SGX: D05) in Singapore. DBS-HK provides a comprehensive blend of brokerage services.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Hong Kong Securities & Investment Institute is a professional membership organization that offers trainings for the securities and investment industry. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Wai Kin Cheng.

Value Partners Private Equity Ltd. Is a private equity firm located in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Value Partners Ltd. It was founded in1998. It is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.

FWD Insurance Bhd. (FWD) is a life insurance firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2023, the firm was acquired by FWD Group Holdings Ltd., a holding firm based in Hong Kong. Formerly known as Gibraltar BSN Life Bhd., the firm provides relevant and affordable protection solutions that are accessible to Malaysians from all walks of life.

Part of A Holdings Corp., Yappa Corp. is a Japanese company that provides computer programming and IT consulting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company also develops computer applications and software. Yappa was acquired by ZOZO, Inc., part of A Holdings Corp. from November 13, 2019 on October 01, 2014 for $8.74 million.

Part of Value Partners Group Ltd., Sensible Asset Management Ltd. is a leading asset management firm. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company's strategy is value investing, which involves buying stocks that they believe are the most effective investment style for the long run. The company is transparent to investors and provides details about their announcements and circulars. The company warns investors to be vigilant of any fraudulent websites and emails that seek to pass off as the company's website. Sensible Asset Management was founded in 2004. The CEO is Wai Ming Tse.

The Securities & Futures Commission is a regulatory body that oversees the securities and futures market. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Ermanno Pascutto. Ashley Alder has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Part of AMMB Holdings Bhd., AmFutures Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. provides commercial and retail banking, investment banking, life insurance, and offshore banking services.

Amundi Hong Kong Ltd. (Amundi-HK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by Rue de la Boetie SAS's Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm was founded in 1982 as Crédit Agricole Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. They became Amundi (Hong Kong) Ltd. in 2009 when Crédit Agricole SA and Société Générale combined their asset management expertise. Amundi-HK is the North Asia hub for Amundi Group and collaborates with the Tokyo and Singapore offices to manage Asian equities, fixed-income and balanced products for institutional investors and fund distributors.

XTrillion, Inc. wholesales surgical and medical instruments. The private company is based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan.

PreXion, Inc. provides cutting-edge dental technology solutions to the dental industry. The private company is based in San Mateo, CA. The company's products include 3D imaging solutions, education, and support.

PreXion Corp. develops and sells medical diagnostic imaging solutions. Its product is the PreXion 3D Excelsior, a dental cone-beam CT scanner. The company was founded on September 28, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides accounting, assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Value Partners Group Ltd., Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was founded in 2018. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that provides fund management services.