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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.

Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.

Part of Targa Resources Corp., Targa LP, Inc. provides oil & gas field services. The company is located in the US.

Part of Targa Resources Corp., Targa Resources GP LLC is a company that offers petroleum services. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Liontrust Investment Partners LLP (Liontrust IP) is the fund management subsidiary of Liontrust Investment Services Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management Plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2010. Liontrust IP offers investment management and advisory services to professional investors. They also serve as an investment adviser to the Liontrust range of funds.

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.

Cérélia SAS produces bread and pastries. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Lievin, France.

Impala Partners LLC provides financial advisory services. The firm offers restructuring advisory, dispositions, valuations, and mergers and acquisitions advisory services to companies. It specializes in direct investing in US corporations, distressed investing, taking both control and non-control positions, advising on global corporate restructurings, turnarounds and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded by Paul Street in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

TRI Resources, Inc. provides midstream natural gas and NGL services. The company was founded in April 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Aviva Plc, Norwich Union Occupational Health Ltd. is a company that provides occupational health services. The company is based in Norwich, UK.

International Crisis Group is a non-profit organization that works to prevent wars and shape policies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, BE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the Belgian company is Gareth Evans.

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.

TT International Asset Management Ltd. (TT International) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of SMBC Asset Management Services (UK) Ltd., which is owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and manages investment portfolios of equity long-only and long/short strategies for institutional investors.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc is a personal banking company based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company offers a range of personal banking products including bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans, and more. The company also provides digital banking services such as payments, transfers, and card reader security. Additionally, the company offers resources for financial education, including tips and activities for teaching children about money management and articles to help individuals understand more about investing. The company was founded in 1983. The CEO is Alison Marie Rose-Slade.

Virgin Money Plc operates as a retail bank. It offers savings, investments, mortgages, credit and prepaid cards, travel insurance, home insurance and life insurance. The company was founded by Richard Branson in 1995 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is the government authority in Hong Kong which was established in 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. The HKMA reports to the Financial Secretary and is responsible for maintaining Hong Kong's monetary and banking stability. Based in Hong Kong, the Authority aims to keep the Hong Kong dollar stable by managing the Exchange Fund (Hong Kong's official reserves) in a sound and effective way, to promote the safety of Hong Kong's banking system and to develop Hong Kong's financial infrastructure to enable money to flow smoothly, freely and without obstruction. The Exchange Fund's statutory roles include affecting the exchange value of the currency of Hong Kong and maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems, with a view to maintaining Hong Kong as an international financial center. The HKMA manages the Exchange Fund, ensuring that the fund meets its statutory roles and actively managing the fund's assets, mainly held in the form of foreign denominated interest-bearing instruments and equities. To meet the operational needs of the Government, part of the Exchange Fund is also held in Hong Kong dollar denominated securities. The Exchange Fund is managed as two distinct portfolios. The first is a Backing Portfolio to ensure that the monetary base related to the Currency Board operations is fully backed by highly liquid, short-term U.S. dollar denominated interest-bearing securities. The second is an Investment Portfolio to preserve the fund's value for future generations in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Institute of Directors operates as premier body which represents professional directors. The company was founded by Moses Cheng in 1997 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Securities (Asia) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides banking and financial services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Jade Capital Management LLC (Jade Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Drew Mason and Gary Wang. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tate Members Council is a family of four art galleries in the UK, including Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and Tate St Ives. The Tate art museum houses a collection of British art from 1500 and international modern art. The British company provides information about its history, directors, buildings, staff structure, departments, and research. It also offers GCSE and A level art exam help, careers advice, and resources for art students. Tate Collection features artists and artworks through a theme, and Tate Papers journal, Features, In projects, and more.

Virgin Money Giving Ltd. offers a range of financial services including credit cards, mortgages, savings, ISAs, investments, and insurance. The British company aims to improve banking services for its customers.

Newta Ltd. is a business and employers membership organization founded in 2016. The British company operates in an unspecified location.

The One Account Ltd. provides online banking services that allow users to access their accounts and manage their banking needs. It offers chip and PIN protected debit or VISA cards. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwich, the United Kingdom.