Gerald Ruddock

Barclays Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal, premier, business and corporate banking products and services to its customers. The banks services include current accounts, savings, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, credit cards and online banking services. The company was founded on October 4, 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Río Narcea Gold Mines Ltd. provides gold ore mining services. It engages in acquisition, development, and operation of base and precious metal properties in Spain, Portugal, and Mauritania. The company's products include gold, copper, and nickel concentrates. Río Narcea Gold Mines was founded in 1994 and is located in Toronto, Canada

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd. provides music publishing services. It promote repertoire throughout the music world and seek to lead artistic and creative taste. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) is an association that represents the common interests of the world's leading financial and capital market participants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. GFMA advocates for policies that address risks with no borders, regional market developments that impact capital markets, and policies that promote efficient cross-border capital flows to end-users. The association efficiently connects savers and borrowers, benefiting broader economic growth. GFMA has affiliate members in Europe, Asia, and North America, namely AFME, ASIFMA, and SIFMA, respectively. The association is actively monitoring global and regional developments relating to COVID-19 and is engaged in the Basel Committee's capital and liquidity framework and the Financial Stability Board's priorities. GFMA's mission is to provide a platform for its members to collaborate and address common challenges. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

International Swaps & Derivatives Association, Inc. is a global organization with over 1,000 member institutions from 79 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and United Kingdom. The members include a diverse range of derivatives market participants, such as corporations, investment managers, government and supranational entities, insurance companies, energy and commodities firms, and international and regional banks. The organization also includes key components of the derivatives market infrastructure, such as exchanges, intermediaries, clearing houses, and repositories, as well as law firms, accounting firms, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1985 by Patrick de Saint-Aignan, Thomas W. Jasper. Scott D. O'Malia has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Koggbron Fastigheter AB engages in real estate services. The firm owns and acquires residential and commercial properties. The company is headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Part of Alchemy LLC, Boosey & Hawkes Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK.

The Britten-Pears Foundation is a non-profit organization which manages and provides archive and library holdings of manuscripts and other source materials for music research. It also offers group bookings, school and academy visits, and creative retreats. The organization was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Aldeburgh, the United Kingdom.

The Bridge Academy, Hackney was founded in 2004 and is based in London, UK. The academy offers a curriculum that focuses on building the skills needed to be great historians and critical members of society. The academy aims to combine the best of the state and independent sectors. Students studying business at the academy gain an understanding of what it takes for a business to be successful, including finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. The drama department seeks to build a learning culture of ambition, achievement, self-belief, and learning. The academy also offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which encourages personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility to oneself, and service to the community.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, also known as AFME, represents the leading banks and other significant capital market players in Europe. The British company is working with its members to make a positive contribution to the European insolvency reform debate. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the private company since 2020.

Cine-UK Ltd. owns and operates movie theaters. It offers a monthly subscription to see as many movies as the want to a month within one set cost. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Sun Life Financial, Inc., Liberty Life Assurance Co. Ltd. is a British company that specializes in life assurance business. The company is based in Uxbridge, UK. Liberty Life Assurance Co. was acquired by Lincoln National (UK) Plc on December 01, 1994.

Xantrex Technology, Inc. manufactures power supplies. It specializes in charger and inverter, power inverter, battery charger and backup power. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

Part of Johnson Service Group Plc, Timpson Services Ltd. is a British company that specializes in customizing name and ID badges for businesses' employees. Timpson Services is based in London, UK. The company offers a range of designs and allow customers to add logos and text before placing orders online. In addition to badge customization, Timpson Services provides various services such as phone repair, key cutting, and more. The company also offers granite plaques for commemorating special moments or remembering loved ones. Timpson Services was acquired by Johnson Service Group Plc on March 22, 2000, for $154.78 million.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank Plc (South Africa Branch) operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Illovo, South Africa.

TechnoServe, Inc. provides business and market based solutions that can break the cycle of poverty in developing countries. It focuses on developing entrepreneurs, building businesses and industries and improving the business environment. The company was founded by Edward P. Bullard in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SABMiller South Africa Ltd. engages in the brewing and distribution of beer and soft drinks. It operates under the brands of Castle Lite, Liberado, Carver's Weiss, Flying Fish, Newlands Spring, Redd's, Carling Black Label, Hansa Pilsener, Castle Milk Stout, Castle Lager and And Brutal Fruit. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.

Teach First provides educational services. It works with schools and other organizations with the aim that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background. Its participants teach in schools where the majority of pupils come from the poorest families in the United Kingdom. The company was founded by Jo Owen and Brett Wigdortz in July 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.