Kate M. Jackson

Jefferies Hong Kong Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, which is owned by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. Jefferies Hong Kong is a client-focused full-service sales, trading and capital markets platform across all equity and fixed income securities. They provide an array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Part of Yuanta Securities Co., Ltd., Yuanta Securities Asia Financial Services Ltd. is a Taiwanese company that provides financial advisory services. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Yuanta Securities Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese financial services company founded in 1992. It is based in Taipei, Taiwan and has subsidiaries in the Asia and Americas regions. The private company provides financial advisory and securities brokerage services.

Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Daiwa HK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Daiwa Capital Markets Asia Holding BV, ultimately owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Founded in 1970, Daiwa HK offers brokerage services to an established international client base.

Part of Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd., Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. is a financial services company based in Taipei, Taiwan. Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co. is committed to innovation in products and services, using artificial intelligence and big data technology to provide intelligent stock selection and order placement tools, creating a one-stop mobile service for purchasing, and actively expanding business in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, with the aim of becoming the leading securities firm in Asia for Chinese people. The Taiwanese company also offers regular and fixed purchases of US stocks, with a maximum handling fee of only $1, making it easy for customers to become international shareholders. The company was founded in 1961. Vincent Chen has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

CSC Securities (HK) Ltd. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of Capital Securities Corp. (TPE: 6005) in Taiwan. CSC Securities offers securities brokerage services to various types of investors.

Part of Kingston Securities Ltd., Kingston Corporate Finance Ltd. is an investment banking and Chinese financial advisory company. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Kwun Wah Chan has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Nuada Holdings Ltd engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the Underwriting and Placing, and Corporate Finance Advisory segments. The Underwriting and Placing segment includes securities dealing activities which are related to corporate finance. The Corporate Finance Advisory segment offers advisory services to listed issuer. The company was founded on March 3, 2016 on and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

UBS Securities Co. Ltd. is the Chinese brokerage subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Beijing, the firm was founded in 2006 as Beijing Securities Co. Ltd. They provide securities brokerage services to domestic corporate and institutional clients, and qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII).

Part of Malayan Banking Bhd., MIB Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Chinese flotation company. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1988. Kim Guan Teo has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

DBS Vickers (Hong Kong) Ltd. (DBS-HK) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of DBS Vickers Securities Holdings Pte Ltd., ultimately held by DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (SGX: D05) in Singapore. DBS-HK provides a comprehensive blend of brokerage services.

Everbright Securities Investment Services (HK) Ltd. (Everbright Securities-HK) is the Hong Kong-based investment research subsidiary of Everbright Sun Hung Kai Co., Ltd., ultimately owned by Everbright Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 601788, HKEX: 6178), a securities brokerage headquartered in China. Formerly known as Sun Hung Kai Investment Services Ltd. Everbright Securities-HK provides research reports and analysis for various investors.

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

Tyee Capital Management Ltd. provides portfolio management. The private company is based in Central, Hong Kong.

Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Inc. is a non profit organization which engages in the encouragement, dissemination and promotion of the management accounting specialisation in organizations in Australia. It offers membership and education programs for management accountants. The organization was founded by William Dix and John Miller in 1996 and is headquartered in Clayton North, Australia.

Nuada Ltd. provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Yuanta Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. provides investment services. It offers foreign exchange trading, brokerage, underwriting of new issues, share placements, insurance, wealth management, product expertise and advanced technology services to its clients. The company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Part of Mazars Harel Drouin LLP, Mazars CPA Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides auditing services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The CEO of the company is Stephen Weatherseed.

Part of Kingwisoft Technology Group Co. Ltd., Neutral Financial Holding Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The company was founded by Gerard Joseph McMahon. Biao Fu has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Part of Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd., Taiwan Futures Exchange Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Part of Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd., Yuanta Securities Finance Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese company that provides pecuniary and securities financing facilities for the trading of listed securities, refinancing to securities firms, and financing of cash capital increase, as well as underwriting and subscription services. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company was founded in 1980. The CEO is Li Hua Yang.

Yuanta Securities Hong Kong Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (YSHK-IM) is the investment management division of Yuanta Securities Hong Kong Co. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (TPE: 2885) in Taiwan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, YSHK-IM provides asset management services to individual and institutional clients.

BOCI Securities Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of Hong Kong-based BOCI Asia Ltd., which is owned by Government of China’s China Investment Corp., a sovereign wealth company headquartered in Beijing. Founded in 1983, BOCI Securities offers investors with comprehensive products and services such as sales and trading of equities and structured products, investment advisory and private wealth management.

Part of Mason Group Holdings Ltd., Mason Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company provides brokerage services. The company was founded in 1981. Mason Securities was acquired by Mason Innovation Investment Co. Ltd. from Guoco Group Ltd. on February 16, 2016 for $50.31 million.

Part of South China Financial Holdings Ltd., South China Research Ltd. is a financial services company based in Hong Kong, HK. The company has expanded its business to China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the UK, and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 00619. The Chinese company also provides wealth management, corporate financing, investment banking, and family office services. South China Research serves both individual and corporate clients, including high net worth clients through its subsidiaries, South China Private Wealth Management and South China Financial Planning. Founded in 2003, the company offers a wide range of investment products, including over 3,200 funds, insurance products from nearly 26 insurance companies, more than 2,300 bonds, as well as futures, stocks, and overseas property sales.

UBS Securities Asia Ltd. (UBS Asia) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of UBS AG, which is owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. UBS Asia provides corporate and institutional clients which include intermediary and alternative asset managers with financial advisory services, access to the world's capital markets and securities products and research in the field of equity, fixed-income, rates, foreign exchange, energy and metals.

Founded in 1996, VC Brokerage Ltd. is a subsidiary of Value Convergence Holdings Ltd. that offers brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.