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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 Investa Properties Pty Ltd., Investa Funds Management Ltd. is an Australian company that provides investment management services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.

DFS Group LP retails beauty and fashion products. It operates as a retailer of duty-free merchandise which specializes in catering to international travelers. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

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.

MxP Partners LLP (MxP Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Michael George. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.

Wiley Rein LLP provides legal services. It specializes in appellate, consumer product regulation, corporate, election law and government ethics, employment and labor, environment and safety, food, drug and medical device law, franchise, FTC regulation government contracts, health care, insurance, intellectual property, international trade, litigation, privacy and cyber security, public policy, telecom, media and technology, white collar defense and government investigations. The firm serves domestic and international clients. The company was founded by Richard E. Wiley in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Green Growth Investments Ltd. specializes in ESG analysis and reporting. The company is based in London, UK. The British company provides a simplified platform for Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers to analyze, build, and compare sustainable investment products for their clients.

Lord North Street Ltd. (LNS) is the investment management subsidiary of Sand Aire Ltd., which is owned by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR, OTCMKTS: SHNWF) in Great Britain. The firm was founded by William E. Drake and Adam J. Wethered in 2000. Headquartered in London, LNS provides investment management services to high-net worth families and charities in the UK and Continental Europe.

Thomas Miller Investment Ltd. (TMI) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of Thomas Miller Investment Holdings Ltd., which is owned by Thomas Miller Holdings Ltd. in Bermuda. TMI provides investment management services for institutions and the advisers who serve them.

BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc. (BNPP AM USA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1972 as Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc. (FFTW). In 2015, FFTW’s affiliated US registered investment advisor, BNP Paribas Asset Management Inc., was merged into FFTW. FFTW was re-branded as BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc. in 2017. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management USA Holdings, Inc. (BNPP AM), part of International Financial Services division of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) (BNPP). BNPP AM USA provides customized investment management services to institutional clients. They also provide non-discretionary investment management activities and/or act as collateral manager for structured products such as CDOs and CLOs.

Part of Perpetual Ltd., Pendal Institutional Ltd. is an independent investment management business based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company's experienced fund managers have the autonomy to make decisions with conviction and offer sustainable investment options, such as the Pendal Sustainable Balanced Fund - Class G through Investment Giving. Recently, the company's Pendal Select Fund (class R) was awarded the highest rating of "highly recommended" by researcher Zenith.

Perpetual Investment Management Ltd. (PIML) is the investment management subsidiary of Perpetual Ltd. (ASX: PPT) in Australia. Headquartered in Sydney, PIML provides a broad range of investment strategies and products to Australian and international institutions, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses, financial advisers, high net-worth individuals and families.

Pendal Group Ltd. (Investment Management) (PG-IM) is the investment management division of Pendal Group Ltd., an investment company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as BT Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 2007 and changed their name to Pendal Group Ltd. in 2018. They became part of Perpetual Ltd. (ASX: PPT) in 2023. PG-IM utilizes a multi boutique business model to manage funds for retail and institutional clients and other intermediaries.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Part of Perpetual Ltd., Pendal Fund Services Ltd. is an Australian company that provides investment management services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Westpac Funds Management Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Ryder Court Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Dst provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Portfolio Financial Services Ltd. is a private company based in Mumbai, India. Portfolio Financial Services Ltd. was founded in 1992.

JOHCM Funds (UK) Ltd. is based in London, UK. Part of Perpetual Ltd., JOHCM Funds (UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides financial intermediation services.

The Banking & Finance Oath Ltd. is an initiative that promotes ethical behavior, trust, and integrity in the banking and finance industry. The private company is based in Neutral Bay, Australia. The Australian company provides a practical guide to ethics and encourages young professionals to take the oath. The company offers programs for financial advisers and leaders on how to embed the oath and develop an ethical framework.

JOHCM (USA), Inc. (JOHCM USA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Pendal USA, Inc., which is owned by Perpetual Ltd. (ASX: PPT) in Australia. JOHCM USA provides investment advisory services on a segregated basis to US institutional investors.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Part of LGIAsuper, Suncorp Portfolio Services Ltd. is an Australian company that provides banking and insurance services. The company is based in Brisbane, Australia. Suncorp Portfolio Services was acquired by LGIAsuper from Suncorp Group Ltd. on 2022-04-01 for $42.75 million.

Westpac Funds Management Administration Pty Ltd. provides fund management services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Part of Vantage Infrastructure (UK) Ltd., Utilities of Australia Pty Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Investment Bank Plc provides stock broking services. The company is based in London, UK.

J&E Davy is a brokerage firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1926 and is owned by J & E Davy Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Group Plc (LON: BIRG). J&E Davy delivers world class outcomes to corporate and institutional clients through research and insights, expert execution and their strong access to distribution networks. They provide expert equity, debt, strategic and sustainability advice with a deep understanding of global markets, innovative capital raising solutions and specialist advisory capabilities. Their Capital Markets advisory team focuses on Irish and UK corporates with distribution and access to institutional investors across the globe.

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.