Robert J. Lloyd George

Somerset Capital Management LLP (Somerset) is an independent, specialist Global Emerging Markets investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 by Edward Robertson, Dominic Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Somerset provides discretionary investment advisory services to its clients, which include institutions with separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated investors and institutional investors.

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

BI Asset Management Fondsmæglerselskab A/S (BIAM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of BI Holding A/S in Denmark. Headquartered in Copenhagen, the firm was founded in 1998 and offers asset management services to institutional customers, companies, funds and large private portfolios. BIAM is the investment manager and global distributor of BI SICAV and advisor for the Danish BankInvest funds.

AGF Investments, Inc. (AGFI) is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2007, the firm is owned by AGF Management Ltd. (TSE: AGF.B). AGFI provides services to individual and institutional clients, catering to pension plans, foundations and corporate investors.

Polen Capital UK LLP (Polen Capital) is an independent asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm provides active, high-conviction, growth equity, and high yield credit strategies to a wide range of clients. Polen Capital is a supporter of the following industry associations: TCFD, CDP and UNPRI.

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.

First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. (FSIIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of S.I. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306) in Japan. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as First State Investment Management (UK) Ltd. FSIIM provides discretionary investment management and portfolio management services to a range of institutional clients and funds.

Epworth Investment Management Ltd. (Epworth) is a specialist ethical charity investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 and is wholly-owned by Central Finance Board of The Methodist Church. Epworth serves the investment needs of churches and charities. They are committed to the UK Stewardship Code, Principles for Responsible Investment and the Montréal Pledge.

JOHCM (Singapore) Pte Ltd. (JOHCM Singapore) is the asset management subsidiary of J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. (JOHCM), which is owned by Perpetual Ltd. (ASX: PPT) in Australia. Formerly known as Silver Metis Capital Management, founded in 2007 by Samir Mehta, the firm was acquired by J.O. Hambro Capital Management in 2011. Headquartered in Singapore, JOHCM Singapore supports JOHCM’s Global Equities and Emerging Markets Equities teams, complements the London-based dealing capability in Asian markets and enhances sales and client servicing in Asia.

Polen Capital HK Ltd. (Polen Capital) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 2013 as BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of LGM (Bermuda) Ltd., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. Polen Capital provides discretionary investment advice to (1) government organizations, funds, institutional and intermediary investors through separately managed accounts; and (2) funds sponsored by the firm.

Pyrford International Ltd. (Pyrford) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was founded by Bruce Campbell in 1987 and formerly known as Elders Investment Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Pyrford provides global asset management services to collective investment schemes, investment management companies, local and state bodies, pension schemes, endowments, and foundations.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

Saliston Ltd. is a British company that leases real estate properties and provides management services. The private company is based in London, UK.

LandlordInvest Ltd. provides online marketplace services. The company was founded by Filip Karadaghi, Nik Smirnovs and Joseph Vallender in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Crowd Data Systems Ltd. provides cloud-based software services. The company is based in Chelmsford, UK. The British company was founded by Kelly Scammell.

Intelligent Ai Ltd. is a company that specializes in location intelligence for property risk management. The company is based in Exeter, UK and was founded by Joseph Anthony Peake, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company is known for being an innovation leader in location intelligence and offer a variety of resources, including whitepapers and actionable tips, to help clients achieve their goals. The British company's services help businesses measure, predict, and mitigate property risks in real-time, simplifying and optimizing property management while saving time and cost.

Concept VC Ltd (Concept Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2016 by Reece Chowdhry. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Musicians Benevolent Fund Ltd. was founded in 1930 and is based in London, UK. The British company is an independent charity that has been providing help, support, and opportunities to professional musicians for 100 years. The non-profit company offers a broad spectrum of assistance to musicians of all genres, from starting out through to retirement. In 2020, their coronavirus hardship funding reached more than 19,000 music creators struggling to make ends meet due to the impact of coronavirus and resulting lockdowns. The company is also associated with Sony Music Masterworks, which comprises various imprints. The company aims to create a world where musicians thrive and offer a platform for musicians to chat with their team, meet fellow musicians, and learn from industry professionals.

Manulife Investment Management (Europe) Ltd. (Manulife Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., itself a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp. (TSE, NYSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded as Trendhandy Trading Ltd. in 1993 and was acquired by Manulife and in 1996. Headquartered in London, Manulife Europe offers clients a variety of funds including international and European equity funds. Their local research capabilities and market presence give them perspective on UK and European markets.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.