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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.

UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (UBS-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment subsidiary of UBS Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1981 as Phillips & Drew Investment Management Ltd., the firm merged with UBS Asset Management in 2000 to form UBS Asset Management Ltd., which became UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2002. They changed their name to UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, UBS-UK provides asset management services to corporate and public pension plans, sovereign institutions, endowments and municipalities, charities, insurance companies, wholesale intermediaries, financial institutions, and private clients.

UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC (UBS AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as UBS Global Asset Management (Americas), Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas, Inc., ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SIX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS AM provides investment products and services to corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions and advisors, central banks, charities, foundations and individual investors around the world.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (AXA-IM Paris) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Headquartered in Puteaux, the firm traces their origins to 1994 when the AXA Group created the AXA Asset Management division. In 1997, the division was renamed AXA Investment Managers. AXA-IM Paris has a network of investment centers worldwide which cater to institutional investors, distributors and AXA Group insurance firms. They are a socially responsible investor which offers SRI funds and integrates ESG criteria into their investment processes.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Asset Management France SAS (Germany Branch) provides asset management services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA provides investment management services. The company is based in Paris, France. The French company was founded in 1968. Sandro Alfredo Pierri has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

BNP Paribas UK Holdings Ltd. provides investor services, asset management, advising and financing on mergers and acquisitions as well as leveraged buyouts and foreign exchange currency risk management services. The firm also provides private banking services through BNP Paribas Private Bank. The company was founded in 2000 is headquartered in London, UK.

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.

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.

SCOR Investment Partners SE (SCOR IP) is the asset management subsidiary of SCOR SE (EPA: SCR) in France. The firm is headquartered in Paris and was founded in 2008. SCOR IP provides investment advisory services and investment strategies in loans, credit and convertible bonds and insurance-linked securities.

ACOFI SCA provides investment products and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Real Estate, Public, Collateralized Corporate, and Infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Candriam France SAS is the French asset management subsidiary of Candriam Luxembourg, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm was founded in 1996 as Dexia Asset Management SA. Headquartered in Paris, Candriam France provides portfolio management and advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, insurance companies, banking institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Netherlands NV (BNPP AM Netherlands) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management France SAS, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. The firm was founded in 2010 when Fortis Investments merged with BNP Paribas Investment Partners Group. Headquartered in Amsterdam, BNPP AM Netherlands offers a wide range of high-quality, multi-asset custom investment solutions to individuals, companies and institutional investors.

CCLA Investment Management Ltd. (CCLA) is an independent Great Britain-based specialist investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Hackremco (No. 367) Ltd. and as Church, Charity and Local Authority Fund Managers Ltd. CCLA manages investments for charities, religious organizations and the public sector. They also offer segregated investment management for larger funds and do not offer services to private individuals.

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.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Alliance Trust Savings Ltd. (ATS), a subsidiary of Alliance Trust Plc (LSE: ATST), is a financial services specialist. They provide execution-only services and distribute a diverse range of investment products including retail savings plans and pension products, PEPs and ISAs. Located in Dundee, ATS was established in 1986.

Alliance Trust Savings Ltd. (Private Banking) (Alliance TSL-Private Banking) is the private client operation of Scotland-based Alliance Trust Savings Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Dundee. Alliance TSL-Private Banking offers a broad variety of savings and investment accounts and a trading platform to different investments – such as funds, stocks and shares, investment trusts, bonds and exchange traded funds.