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AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of ING Groep NV, Baring Securities Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), known locally as Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO), is a government-controlled Malaysian social security organization founded in 1971. They are headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with a network of offices throughout Malaysia. SOCSO was founded under the provisions of the Social Security Act of 1969 to administer and manages social security schemes aimed at improving the living conditions of low wage workers. The firm’s main function is to provide social security protection to employees and their dependents through the Employment Injury Scheme and the Invalidity Scheme.

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd. engages in the provision of investment banking and related corporate advisory services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of Bursa Malaysia Bhd., Bursa Malaysia is a financial exchange based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Malaysian company provides market information, equities prices, indices, bonds prices, derivatives prices, and security futures prices. It also offers shariah compliant equities prices, market statistics, securities, bonds, derivatives, market data, and information services. Bursa Malaysia provides license website linking service, historical data packages, information vendors, and announcements. The company's services include structured warrants entitlement by ex-date, speeds trade market, securities market, derivatives market, and Islamic market. It also offers Labuan International Financial Exchange (LFX), voluntary carbon market, risk & compliance overview, risk & compliance framework, BMSCL and BMDC as central counterparty (CCP), and PFMI disclosure.

Part of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd., CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd engages in dealing and trading of equities on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) and the Malaysian Exchange of Securities Dealing & Automated Quotation Bhd (MESDAQ). The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

RSM Hong Kong operates as an accounting and consulting firms. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax services, risk and corporate advisory services, transaction advisory, financial reporting advisory and technology and management consulting. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Tune Insurance Malaysia Berhad provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions. It offers personal and commercial insurance. The company was founded on December 27, 1976 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of China Development Financial Holding Corp., KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd is a brokerage firm based in Singapore, Singapore. KGI Securities (Singapore) Pte. on January 30, 2015 for $33.95 million. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Cheng Hoe Teo. Ltd was acquired by KGI Asia (Holdings) Pte Ltd. from AMMB Holdings Bhd.

CLSA Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based institutional brokerage subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), a full-service investment bank headquartered in China. Founded in 1986, the firm provides sales and execution services to global investors and corporates.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Prime Peregrine is a Chinese company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Keywise Capital Management (HK) Ltd. (Keywise Capital) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong with a research office in Beijing. Keywise Capital was founded in 2006 by Fang Zheng and provides investment management services to global institutional investors including foundations, endowments, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. is the brokerage subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. (KLSE: CIMB) in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the firm was founded in 1974 and provides equity broking services for retail and institutional clients.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Capital (Malaysia) Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. is a bank that helps local and international customers unlock opportunities in the gateway to Malaysia.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is a financial institution that offers a wide range of solutions across corporate and institutional banking, financing, investment banking, hedging, equity, and derivatives. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore and is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas, with a presence in 13 markets and over 18,000 employees. Established in 1860, BNP Paribas is the second oldest foreign bank in the region.

FWD Insurance Bhd. (FWD) is a life insurance firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2023, the firm was acquired by FWD Group Holdings Ltd., a holding firm based in Hong Kong. Formerly known as Gibraltar BSN Life Bhd., the firm provides relevant and affordable protection solutions that are accessible to Malaysians from all walks of life.

Myo Capital Advisers Ltd (Myo Capital) is a Private Equity arm of hedge firm Myo Capital Advisors Ltd founded in 2007 by Justin Ferrier. It is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of AMMB Holdings Bhd., AmFutures Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. provides commercial and retail banking, investment banking, life insurance, and offshore banking services.

Morgan Stanley Asia Ltd. (MSA) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSA provides institutional securities such as equities, fixed income, derivatives and research.

RSM International Ltd. engages in the provision of audit, tax, and accounting consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organizations. It offers risk advisory, specialist services, outsourcing, restructuring, and transaction support. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Value Partners Group Ltd., Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was founded in 2018. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that provides fund management services.

WODA Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on April 5, 2021 by Maurice Ernest Scull and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.