D. Mark Tapley

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Manek Investment Management Ltd. is the fund management subsidiary of Ruby Management Ltd. in Great Britain. Founded in 1996, the firm is headquartered in Middlesex and targets individuals with modest investments, typically ISA and PEP holders.

OBAM NV is an open-ended investment fund that invests in listed shares. The funds' portfolio of companies are selected on the basis of stable earnings growth and good long-term prospects, and includes ING, Wells Fargo, Freeport-Mcmoran, Alpha Natural Resources Inc., ABB, Vale Do Rio Doce, Apache Corp., JPMorgan Chase, Hess Corp., General Electric, Rio Tinto, Schlumberger, Dow Chemical, Wilmar International, Standard Chartered, Yum Brands, and Bayer AG. The company was founded on November 20, 1936 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Ageas NV provides insurance and banking services. The firm offers retail, commercial, private and merchant banking and insurance services. The company provides financial services to companies, institutional clients, and individuals and provides integrated solutions to the enterprises and the entrepreneurs. It is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Fortis (UK) Ltd. operates as a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiaries, provides personal and commercial insurance solutions. It offers services to personal, business, and institutional customers. The company is headquartered in Eastleigh, UK

Easdaq NV is engaged in the operation of a pan-European market. The firm trades under the name Equiduct. The company was founded by Jos Peeters on September 30, 1996 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

ABC International Bank Plc provides banking services. It offers trade and commodity finance, commercial banking, project and structured finance, treasury products, and Islamic asset management. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cayzer Continuation PCC Ltd. operates as a closed-end investment fund, which provides investors with an administration platform to support the management of a wide scope of financial and business assets. The company was founded on December 17, 2002 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

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.

The Securities Association of China is a non-profit organization that provides services for the securities industry. The non-profit company is based in Beijing, China.

Vitalize Health Products Ltd. distributes cosmetics and health supplements. It offers anti-aging cosmeceutical and neutraceutical products to keep young and healthy. The company is headquartered in Surbiton, UK.

CTP Property BV provides securities brokerage services.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003.

AG Insurance SA is the insurance subsidiary of Ageas NV (BSE: AGS) in The Netherlands. Formerly known as Fortis Insurance Belgium S.A./N.V., created in 2006 when Fortis AG and FB Assurances merged, the firm originated in 1824 as Assurances Générales. They changed their name to AG Insurance in 2009. Based in Brussels, AG Insurance provides a range of insurance products including life, disability, medical, accident, long term disability, hospital and surgical insurance, which they distribute through a variety of channels.

Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets operates as an independent market conduct authority for financial markets. The firm serves in the area of financial services, capital markets and financial system and supervises the conduct of the entire financial market sector: savings, investment, insurance, loans, pensions, capital markets, asset management, accountancy and financial reporting. The company was founded on 1 March 2002 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

London & Oxford Group provides investment management services. It offers investment banking, asset management, financial advisory services, and brokerage. The company was founded by Paul Newton in 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1971. Ulrich Hoppe has been the CEO of the company since 1998.

Aon Hewitt Ltd. provides human resource and outsourcing consultant services. The firm advises, designs, and executes a wide range of consulting and outsourcing solutions that enable clients to cultivate talent to drive organizational and personal performance and growth, navigate retirement risk while providing new levels of financial security, and redefine health solution. The company was founded on March 18, 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Stern Stewart Capital GmbH provides strategic consultancy services. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

PiRho Investment Consulting Ltd. provides bespoke advice to institutional investors on defining and meeting their investment objectives. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded by Nicola Ralston. The British company focuses on the key decisions and risks which determine outcomes and take a practical approach to navigating the maze of complexity and product choice. The company offers services such as liability hedging and diversified growth funds management. The company also provides insights on investment strategies through their website, including a video on pension skiing.