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GCI Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (GCI AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm was founded in 2000 and is subsidiary of GCI (Pty) Ltd. GCI AM provides multi-managed and fund of funds solutions for high-net worth and institutional investors.

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.

USS Investment Management Ltd. (USS-IM) is the wholly owned investment management subsidiary of Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. (USS), the final salary scheme for higher education employers in Great Britain. USS-IM is the principal investment manager and advisor to the scheme. Headquartered in Liverpool, the firm was founded in 1997.

Scottish Widows Schroder Wealth Holdings Ltd. provides wealth management services. The company was founded on December 11, 2018 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Benchmark Capital Ltd. provides investments advisory services in technology companies. The company is headquartered in Horsham, the United Kingdom.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

MSCI Ltd. provides international trade financing services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in London, GB.

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.

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.

North Rock Capital Management (UK) LLP is an investment holding British company founded in 2020. The company is based in London, UK.

Octopus Ventures Ltd. (Octopus Ventures) is a venture capital firm Founded by Alan Wallace in 1999. The firm is headquartered in London.

The University of Greenwich is a major modern UK university. Its three campuses extend from Maritime Greenwich to Medway, serving South East London, Kent Thames-side and West Kent. The Kings Hill Institute in West Malling, Kent is a centre for Continuing Professional Development.

Moody's Investors Service Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 under the name Rapidcredit Ltd. Headquartered in London, Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.

17 Capital LLP (17 Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Pierre–Antoine. The firm is headquartered in London.

Tilney Discretionary Portfolio Management Ltd. (TDPM) is the asset management subsidiary of Violin Bidco Ltd., which is ultimately held by Alexlux SARL. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1964. TDPM provides financial planning and advisory for private individuals, families, charities and professionals.

Geoffrey Faber Holdings Ltd., founded in 1929, is one of the world's great independent publishing houses. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company collaborates with writers and actors to produce audiobooks that bring classic novels and contemporary bestsellers to life in sound. Faber seeks to find the very best writers in every generation. In addition to publishing, the company offers a selection of gifts and humorous books. Faber's publishing archive contains articles about the company's history, including those written by Robert Brown, the former archivist.

Chance to Shine Foundation Ltd. is an independent charity that aims to spread the power of cricket in schools and communities across the UK. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company has built a powerful bank of free cricket teaching resources for primary schools, including lesson plans, instructional videos, and top tips. Every year, pupils all over the country enjoy a week of cricket-themed activity in the classroom and on the playground as part of national cricket week. The company was founded in 2005 by Mervyn Allister King, Duncan Fearnley, Mark Nicholas. Laura Cordingley has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Rothschild & Co. Wealth Management (UK) Ltd. (RCWM-UK) is a Great Britain-based wealth management firm headquartered in London. The firm is a subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. Wealth & Asset Management SAS, itself a subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. SCA (EPA: ROTH) in France. The firm originated in 1973 and was formally founded in 2002. RCWM-UK offers asset management services primarily to high-net worth individuals, trusts, companies, charities, and pensions.

Growthdeck Ltd. provides equity investment platform. It offers investors more investment experience transparency to data in the United Kingdom crowdfunding industry. The firm undertakes professional grade due diligence in selecting potential investee companies and offers proper protection for minority shareholders. The company was founded by Gary Robins and James Wrighton and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Liontrust Multi-Asset Ltd. is the mutual fund management subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2008 as Lone Wolf Investment Management Ltd. and subsequently became Architas Multi-Manager Ltd. They changed their name into Liontrust Multi-Asset Ltd. when Liontrust acquired Architas UK Investment Business in 2020. Headquartered in London, Liontrust Multi-Asset provides a range of diversified multi-manager funds to private and institutional investors.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

PSG Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (PSGAM) is the asset management subsidiary of PSG Asset Management Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by PSG Group Ltd. (JSE: PSG) in South Africa. The firm was created in 1996 when PSG Fund Management, PSG FutureWealth, PSG Alphen Asset Management and PSG Tanzanite merged, consolidating the life and investment platforms to create a one-stop platform for investment advisors and investors. Based in Constantia, PSGAM offers long-term investors a comprehensive range of local and international unit trust funds, managed multi-manager solutions, retirement products and structured products. The firm has strategic partnerships with Manco Partners, Atlantic Asset Management, Catalyst Fund Managers and Destiny Asset Managers. PSGAM is a socially responsible investor which supports the Ubuhle Babantwana Child Care Centre for HIV/AIDS infected and affected, abused and neglected children.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd. (Evelyn Partners IMS) is the investment management subsidiary of Bestinvest (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. Formerly known as Tilney Investment Management Services Ltd., the firm was founded by John Spiers in 1986 and was previously owned by global private equity and venture capital firm 3i. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners IMS provides a range of services such as discretionary investment management, mortgage and general insurance for UK private individuals, charities, pension funds, investment trusts and companies.

Bestinvest (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in investment advisory and management services. It offers services through its subsidiaries. The firm also provides financial planning, insurance broking and wealth management services. The company was founded on May 28, 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Tilney Investment Management Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The firm caters to private investors interested in managing their wealth on behalf of their families, businesses, and for personal or philanthropic ventures. It provides access to investment products, including some developed for institutional clients, such as cash, equities, bonds, mutual funds, structured products and derivatives, foreign exchange and commodities, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.