Kathryn Langridge

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

Lloyd George Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (LGM-HK) is the investment management subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is a specialist investor which manages funds in Asian and global emerging markets for institutions, pension funds, governments and local authorities, endowments, foundations and private investors. They focus on Asian mandates and also offer a range of mutual funds.

Columbia Threadneedle (EM) Investments Ltd. (Columbia Threadneedle EMI) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 and formerly known as LGM Investments Ltd. In 2021, they became a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The legal entity of LGM Investments Ltd. became Columbia Threadneedle (EM) Investments Ltd. in 2022. Columbia Threadneedle EMI provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Asia Dragon Trust Plc is a closed-end investment company. Its objective is to provide long-term capital growth through investments in a diversified portfolio of securities in quoted companies spread across a range of industries and economies in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan and Australasia. The company was founded on August 12, 1987 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Manulife Investment Management (Europe) Ltd. (Manulife Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., itself a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp. (TSE, NYSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded as Trendhandy Trading Ltd. in 1993 and was acquired by Manulife and in 1996. Headquartered in London, Manulife Europe offers clients a variety of funds including international and European equity funds. Their local research capabilities and market presence give them perspective on UK and European markets.

Musicians Benevolent Fund Ltd. was founded in 1930 and is based in London, UK. The British company is an independent charity that has been providing help, support, and opportunities to professional musicians for 100 years. The non-profit company offers a broad spectrum of assistance to musicians of all genres, from starting out through to retirement. In 2020, their coronavirus hardship funding reached more than 19,000 music creators struggling to make ends meet due to the impact of coronavirus and resulting lockdowns. The company is also associated with Sony Music Masterworks, which comprises various imprints. The company aims to create a world where musicians thrive and offer a platform for musicians to chat with their team, meet fellow musicians, and learn from industry professionals.