Anna Linn Macdonald

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.

Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.

Coutts Group provides commercial banking and financial services. Its services include mortgage and payment processing, loan application, accounting solutions, tax preparation, financial analysis, insurance, and payroll processing services to its clients. The company was founded in 1692 by John Campbell and is headquartered in London, UK.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

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.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

Blue Planet Investment Management Ltd. (UK) (BPIM) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Kenneth Murray in 1994 and was formerly known as Cairngorm Asset Management. BPIM manages a publicly-listed UK Investment Trust, Blue Planet Investment Trust Plc (Ticker: BLP).

Adam & Co. Group Ltd. provides banking services. Its services include savings, loans, deposits, personal, Internet, and business banking services. The company was founded on December 19, 1986 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Tilney Group Ltd. provides wealth management services. It also provides investment services and solutions, mutual, opal, and commercial property funds through its asset, pension management, and managed portfolio services. The company was founded in1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers.

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

Saracen Fund Managers Ltd. (Saracen) is a boutique fund management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of AssetCo Plc (LON: ASTO). Saracen manages funds for a range of clients including UK and international retail investors and institutions.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Earth Resource Investments AG (ERI) is the fund management subsidiary of Earth Resource Investment Group (ERIG), a group of Swiss niche investment fund advisory firms which was established in 2006 by Dr. Joachim Berlenbach. In 2008 ERIG entered into a joint venture with MRI Resources AG and developed a Luxembourg-based SICAV SIV fund structure with Universal-Investment GmbH to invest directly in companies in the resources sector. ERI is the fund advisor to the Earth funds and has a partnership with Universal-Investment as fund administrator.

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.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, BDDL Ltd. is a law firm that offers a vast experience in law, a large and well-coordinated team of professionals, and a fundamentally new approach to working with clients. The company is based in London, UK. The British company prioritizes an individual approach to each client and strive to introduce innovation in their services. The company was founded in 1971. BDDL was acquired by Brewin Dolphin Ltd. from Camellia Plc on May 10, 2017 for $34.81 million.

PineBridge Investments Europe Ltd. (PineBridge-UK) is the fund management subsidiary of Pinebridge Investments Holdings (US) LLC, ultimately owned by The Li Family's Northumbrian Water Group Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Landmark Money Management Ltd. and as Law, Dempsey & Co. Ltd. Headquartered in London, PineBridge-UK provides investment advice and markets investment products to clients around the world.

NatWest Markets NV provides commercial banking services. The firm offers customers rates, currencies and financing products and solutions. The company was founded on February 7, 1825 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

RBS Holdings NV engages in commercial banking operations, investment banking, and other related financial activities through its subsidiaries. It performs retail banking services mainly in its home country, Brazil (through Banco ABN AMRO Real), and the US, where it owns Chicago-based LaSalle Bank and Michigan's Standard Federal Bank. RBS Holdings was founded on May 30, 1990 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Part of Anderson Strathern LLP, Anderson Strathern Asset Management Ltd. is a financial planning and investment advisory company based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company is authorized and regulated by the FCA and offers advice on protection, retirement planning, investments, and inheritance tax planning. Anderson Strathern Asset Management aims to build deep and trusting relationships with its clients by understanding their ambitions and providing expert advice to individuals, corporate entities, trusts, and charities.

London Investment Consultants LLP is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Woking, UK. The firm was founded in 2008 and provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors.

The Officers Association Scotland was founded in 1920 to provide support to former officers who were struggling to find employment and support after the first world war. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK and is led by CEO Heather McVeigh. The British company offers confidential and tailored support to officers and their families in need, including long-term help such as lifelong grants and short-term assistance.

Columbus Investment Partners Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Pedro Yágüez in 2015. They provide investment advice to Columbus European Mid-Cap Equity, a Luxembourg UCITS Fund.