Mark Howson

Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Ltd. (DCS) is the wholly-owned investment arm of 3B Capital Ltd. in Great Britain. Established in 1990 as Ellis Stockbrokers Ltd., the firm was acquired by the Dowgate group in 2006 and was renamed as Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Ltd. in 2008. Based in Crawley, DCS provides traditional stockbroking services to private clients through advisory or execution-only basis. They also develop services for small-cap institutional specialists. The firm focuses on stocks and shares, together with related investments such as warrants, contracts for differences, options and collective investment schemes. DCS has specific expertise in small- and medium-sized listed UK firms, particularly in sectors such as energy technology, telecommunications, life insurance, technology, food, and investment managers focusing on small-sized firms. DCS works closely with their sister subsidiary, Dowgate Capital Advisers, on corporate broking issues. Together the firms provide a one-stop shop for companies seeking a quote on AIM or PLUS.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Canaccord Genuity Ltd. (CGL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1983. CGL provides brokerage services to their clients.