Simon J. Sharp

UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (UBS-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment subsidiary of UBS Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1981 as Phillips & Drew Investment Management Ltd., the firm merged with UBS Asset Management in 2000 to form UBS Asset Management Ltd., which became UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2002. They changed their name to UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, UBS-UK provides asset management services to corporate and public pension plans, sovereign institutions, endowments and municipalities, charities, insurance companies, wholesale intermediaries, financial institutions, and private clients.

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.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (BlackRock UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1964 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, BlackRock UK manages a range of investment products for various UK and continental European clients including defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, insurance companies, educational and nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and individual and families.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Securities Services (UK) Ltd. is a financial services organization that offers insight and analysis on the latest trends from HSBC executives, economists, and experts. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK, and is committed to helping tackle financial crime and protecting the financial system. The company is also involved in the process of rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the UK and its surrounding areas. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, offering answers to frequently asked questions about HSBC shares and shareholdings, financial reporting, dividends, and taxation.

HSBC Global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (HSBC-GAM HK) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm originated in 1973 as a banking branch and became part of HSBC Asset Management in 1994. The current firm, formerly known as HSBC Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd., was founded in 2005 when the group's investment management business was reorganized. HSBC-GAM HK provides investment management services to corporate clients, private individuals and institutions.

Vedra Partners Ltd. is a Great Britain-based wealth management firm headquartered in London. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vedra Wealth Holding Ltd. Vedra Partners was founded in 2015 by Maximilian Gottschalk and Joachim Gottschalk. The firm provides investment and portfolio management services to high-net worth families.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

Part of ING Groep NV, ING Barings Group LLC is a British company that provides investment banking and financial services. The company is based in London, UK.

Amundi Ireland Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Pioneer Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue la Boétie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Amundi Ireland develops financial solutions and services for its corporate and institutional clients worldwide.

Brown Advisory Ltd. is an investment management and strategic advisory firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brown Advisory Management LLC in the US. Brown Advisory provides discretionary investment management services to private clients who include high net-worth individuals and families, individual retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporates and other taxable individual accounts.

Edison Investment Research, Inc. is an investment research firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Edison Investment Research Ltd., a leading international investment research firm. The firm writes on more than 350 companies across every sector and works directly with corporates, fund managers, investment banks, brokers and other advisers. Edison's research is read by institutional investors, alternative funds and wealth managers in more than 100 countries.

Nomura Singapore Ltd. (Nomura SG) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd, itself a subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TK: 8604, ADR: NMR) in Japan. The firm was founded in 1972 as Singapore Nomura Merchant Banking Ltd. and became Nomura Singapore Ltd. in 1989. Headquartered in Singapore, Nomura SG provides a range of brokerage services to institutional and private clients and are supported by Nomura Securities Singapore Pte Ltd. and Nomura Futures (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Part of Nomura Holdings, Inc., Nomura Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The CEO of the company is Andrew Macgonigal.

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

HSBC Insurance (Asia) Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance services. The company was founded on February 25, 1977 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. provides banking services. It offers personal, commercial and corporate banking financial services across Asia. The company was founded by Thomas Sutherland on March 3, 1865 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

EdenTree Investment Management Ltd. (EdenTree) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 as Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office to protect the Anglican Church. EdenTree was a wholly owned subsidiary of Benefact Group Plc until January 2023 when the entire ordinary issued share capital of the firm was transferred to EdenTree Holdings Ltd. (EHL) as part of the Group wide restructuring. They are ultimately owned by Benefact Trust Ltd. EdenTree provides a broad range of insurance, financial services and risk management solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers and business partners, which includes charities and heritage property owners. They manage the EdenTree Investment Funds for charities, designed to meet the needs of the UK Church and Charity investors.

Find Form Ltd. provides plant-based nutrition Products. The company was founded by Damian Soong, Natalia Bojanic and Pete O’Donoghue and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Pentland Ventures Ltd (Pentland Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pentland Group Ltd. founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in the London, United Kingdom.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (HSBC GAM-France) is the French asset management subsidiary of HSBC Continental Europe, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Formerly HSBC Investments (France) SA, the firm was founded in 1998 within the former CCF-Crédit Commercial de France. Headquartered in Courbevoie with additional office in Puteaux, HSBC GAM-France provides investment advice to banks and thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plan, corporations, and business entities. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Financial Services Development Council operates as a financial centre. The firm provides information of the FSDC’s activities in relation to the Hong Kong financial services industry, but also the FSDC’s publications on a wide spectrum of topics related to the industry such as the reports on mandatory provident fund system, life insurance as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).The company is headquartered in Hong Kong.

HSBC Life (International) Ltd. provides life insurance services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., BlackRock Alternative Investors is an American company that strives to bring their investors high-quality investments in real estate, infrastructure, private equity, credit, hedge funds, and alternative solutions. The company draws upon their footprint, superior execution capabilities, and position as a preferred partner to manage over USD $283 billion in alternative investments and commitments on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2021.

BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd. (BAMNAL) is the investment management subsidiary of BlackRock HK Holdco Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1998 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors North Asia Ltd. They renamed into BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd. in 2009 when BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors. Headquartered in Hong Kong, BAMNAL manages assets for institutional clients, pooled investment vehicles and US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include equity and real estate strategies.

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd. provides interbank clearing and settlement services. Its services include bulk clearing, USD clearing system, and etrade connect. The company was founded in april 1997 and is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hongkong.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

HSBC Continental Europe provides banking and asset management services. The firm offers corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, new issues and origination, and security services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Santander UK Group Holdings Plc engages in the wide range of personal and commercial financial products and services. The company is a part of Santander Group. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking, Consumer Finance, Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Corporate Centre. The company was founded on September 23, 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.