Andy Bryant

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.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

FIL Investment Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (FIL-HK) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based investment management subsidiary of FIL Ltd., a privately-owned group headquartered in Bermuda. The firm was founded in 1981 and formerly known as Fidelity Investments Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. FIL-HK offers several mutual funds to investors through over 100 distributors in Hong Kong, which includes retail banks and insurance companies.

Wellington Management International Ltd. (WMIL) is an investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Wellington Management Global Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Wellington Management Group LLP (Wellington Management) in the US. WMIL provides client liaison, investment monitoring and business development services for Wellington Management and its clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The firm also provides research, portfolio management and trading services to Wellington Management and its clients.

Penta Capital LLP (Penta Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Founded in 2002, Mcqueen Holdings Ltd. is a corporate finance and strategic advisory services provider. Part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., the company is based in London, UK. Mcqueen Holdings was acquired by Houlihan Lokey, Inc. on September 17, 2015.

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

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.

Bregal Investments LLP (Bregal Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Bellefontaine Investments AG founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Ltd (Asia Debt Management Hong Kong) is a private equity firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

FMR Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (FMRIM UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (FMR), itself a subsidiary of FMR LLC in the US. FMRIM UK provides investment advisory and portfolio management services as a sub-adviser to certain FMR clients, which includes investment companies in the Fidelity family of mutual funds.

Al Shafar General Contracting Co. LLC provides construction services. Its portfolio includes high-rise towers, residential complexes, factories, shopping malls, palaces, universities, hotels, retail developments and ancillary services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Vanguard Asset Management Ltd. (VAML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Vanguard Asset Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of The Vanguard Group, Inc. in the US, which introduced the first indexed mutual fund in the US in 1976. Founded in 2010, VAML is the Group's regional investment hub and offers a range of funds, including index funds, funds-of-index funds and exchange-traded funds to independent financial advisers, wealth managers, family offices and institutions.

Amundi (UK) Ltd. (Amundi UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN), itself a subsidiary of Rue de la Boetie SAS-held Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Headquartered in London, Amundi UK was founded in 1983 and provides asset management services for retail and institutional clients.

Founded in 1973, Bachy Soletanche Group Ltd. is a subsidiary of VINCI SA and engages as an engineering contractor. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Capital Economics Ltd. operates as a macro-economic research firm. It offers economic analysis to institutional and corporate clients. The firm also provides conferences, customized presentations, and telephone support services. The company was founded by Roger Bootle in 1999 and headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Fusion Capital Ltd (Kenya) (Fusion capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Phil Goodwin and Luke Kinoti Mwiti. The firm is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Bregal Partners (Bregal Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bregal Investments LLP founded in 2012 by Scott A. Perekslis and Robert A. Bergmann. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Newshore Partners Ltd. is a private company based in London, UK.

Insight Investment Research LLP provides investment research. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2013 by Robert P. Crimes.

Part of Northstar Trade Finance, Inc., Sovereign Star Trade Finance Ltd. offers financing to buyers of goods and services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2004.

Velo Capital Partners LLP (Velo Partners) is venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Evan Hoff. The firm is headquartered in London.

China Road & Bridge Corp. (Hong Kong) provides engineering and construction services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH (Bregal Unternehmerkapital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., Jefferies & Co. Ltd. is a British company that provides financial management services. The company is based in Winchester, UK.

NMF Insurance, Inc. is a locally owned full-service excess and surplus lines wholesale broker and managing general agent based in Honolulu, HI. The private company offers a range of insurance products and solutions for unique risks, including excess, professional liability, general liability, and property. The company's team of experts provides local knowledge and helps clients find the right coverage. The company also offers forms and applications to assist agents in helping their clients.

Nantong Sanxin Plastics Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of flexible packaging products. It offers corona treatment machines, film casting machines, regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) exhaust gas treatment, textile materials, and ion processors. The company was founded on July 24, 1995 and is headquartered in Qidong, China.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership is a British company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Scotland, UK.

FI (Future) Groep BV operates as a holding company with interests in human capital management, communication, and financial services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

Slate Asset Management LP /Private Equity/ (Slate Asset Management /Private Equity/) is a real estate investment firm, which was founded in 2005 by Blair Welch and Brady Welch. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.