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The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolios for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

TD Asset Management, Inc. (TDAM) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of the Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), a Canadian chartered bank regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. Founded in 1987, TDAM provides discretionary investment management services to corporations, investment companies, pension funds/plans, endowments and foundations.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. manufactures flat, rolled, and tubular steel blanks. It also manufactures laser-welded blanks and tinplates. It serves the construction, energy, manufacturing, pipe and tube, appliance, container, and steel distribution industries. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.

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.

Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. is an independent mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded by Paul Bloom in 1985. They manage segregated investment portfolios for wealthy individuals, corporations, institutions and trusts.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

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.

TD Securities, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE, TSE: TD). TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients. Their services also include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures and executing daily trading and investment needs. The firm’s equity group provides research coverage of various sectors. Their fixed-income group provides a full range of underwriting sales and trading products for Canadian, US and European debt issuers and investors.

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

Part of Aegon NV, AEGON Canada, Inc. provides life insurance and investment services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Douglas W. Brooks has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2008.

Intel Capital Corp (Intel Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Intel Corp founded in 1991 by Les Vadasz, and Avram Miller. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

COFCO Corp. engages in food and non-food products, real estate, and hotel business. Its food products include kitchen food, snacks, instant food, wine spirits, and dairy products. Its non-food brand includes garments, e-commerce, and product packaging. Its real estate and hotel business includes hotels, residential property, tourism property, and commercial property. The firm involves in purchase, storage, and logistics; trade of oil and foodstuff; agricultural product processing; feed processing; and slaughtering and meat processing. The company was founded in February 1949 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Wilton Re Ltd. provides insurance and reinsurance services. It specializes in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities as well as with assisting life insurance clients with product development, underwriting and new business strategies. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. Siu-kay Leung has been the CEO of the Chinese company since 2020.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

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.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

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.

The Hong Kong Management Association operates as a management association for educational training programs. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Fiera Capital Corp. (Investment Management) (FCC-IM) is the investment management division of Fiera Capital Corp. (TSE: FSZ), a publicly listed asset management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 2010 through a merger with Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd. FCC-IM offers customized multi-asset solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes to institutional, retail, and private wealth clients across North America, Europe, and key markets in Asia.

Nikko Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. (Nikko AM HK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Nikko Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Nikko AM HK was founded in 2011 to manage units trusts registered and authorized in Hong Kong on behalf of individual and institutional investors.

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is an association of accountants based in Vancouver, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The Canadian company operates as an association of accountants. The CEO of the private company is Lori Mathison.

Manulife Investment Management Ltd. (MIML) is the global asset management arm of Manulife Investment Management Holdings (Canada) Ltd., ultimately held by Manulife Financial Corp. (NYSE, TSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded in 1949 and formerly known as MFC Global Investment Management and as Manulife Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in Toronto, MIML and their affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for pension plans, foundations, endowments, financial institutions and other institutional investors worldwide, as well as for Manulife and John Hancock's wealth management and retirement products.

Hong Kong Business Accountants Association (HKBA) is a business accountants association based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. HKBA provides various services such as business accountancy, taxation, and Chinese company secretarial services. The private company also organizes events and seminars to enhance the knowledge and skills of their members. HKBA is a supporting organization of HKICPA CPA Congress 2023. The company offers a closer look into the valuation system with Chinese characteristics. Business Accountants Association is operated by Business Accountants Association Limited. The company was founded by Ying Wai Fung.

Brookfield Technology Partners (Brookfield Technology Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Brookfield Specialty Funds/Private Capital/ founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Morumbi, Sydney and New York.

Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Co., Ltd. engages in the land development, Land reclamation investment & construction, tourism investment & construction; exhibition services, building construction, earthwork, foundation and foundation engineering, development of new building material & building technology, projects investment, engineering management and architectural engineering technology consulting services. The company was founded on December 20, 2013 and is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.