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J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. (JOHCM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by James Hambro in 1993 as an independently managed boutique, and was acquired by Pendal Group Ltd., formerly BT Investment Management Ltd., in 2011. In 2023, Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) – an ASX-listed, global diversified financial services company in Sydney, Australia – acquired Pendal Group, including JOHCM. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services across a diverse range of equity strategies through pooled vehicles (or investment funds) and to clients that establish separately managed accounts.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

MMC, Inc. provides administrative and outsourced human resource services. The firm's services include payroll management, labor compliance and risk management. It assists clients with employment-related legal problems relating to sexual harassment, wrongful termination and discrimination, also provides on-site services in addition to in-house support. The company was founded by Mashi Rahmani in 1983 and is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd. provides investment opportunities. It services include asset management, trustee and financial advisory. The company was founded on June 2, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Thornhill Holdings Ltd. provides asset and wealth management services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, GB.

PIMCO Europe Ltd. (PIMCO-Europe) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of PIMCO Global Advisors LLC, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FR: ALV; ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Established in 1997, PIMCO-Europe is headquartered in London with additional branches in Europe and global offices in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The firm provides fixed-income investment management services to clients in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to corporate pension funds, their clientele includes foundations, endowments, public retirement plans, central banks and corporate treasury departments. They also serve retail and high-net worth individuals. PIMCO Europe manages discretionary accounts, institutional funds and mutual funds. The firm is involved in the institutional wholesale business, and sub-advises portfolios for third-party fund-of-fund managers.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

Schroder & Co., Ltd. is the international private banking subsidiary of Schroder Wealth Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1988. Schroder & Co. provides investment management services to high-net worth individuals and their families. They offer comprehensive wealth management services, including alternative investments and absolute return products, complemented by banking and fiduciary services.

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.

Amba Investment Services Ltd. provides investment research support services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Anand Aithal.

Amba Research (India) Pvt Ltd. provides banking and financial services. It offers investment research, credit research, quantitative research, fund marketing support, corporate finance, commercial lending, and compliance. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

The Bank of New York Mellon SA. engaged in the provision of financial services. It provided asset servicing, collateral management, and cash processing services. The company was founded in 1995 and was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Tonbridge School provides educational services. The company was founded by Andrew Judde in 1553 and is headquartered in Tonbridge, the United Kingdom.

BPL (Holdings) Ltd. is an independent insurance broker founded in 1987, based in London, UK. The British company specializes in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) for multinational corporations, banks, and financial institutions. BPL places their clients at the center of their approach, acting exclusively and unambiguously as their agent. The private company has a strong focus on commodity traders, as they were some of the earliest users of the CPRI market. BPL is committed to supporting charities WeSeeHope and Justice and Care until at least 2025. The company has offices in several locations, including the US, Singapore, and Switzerland, and count many of the world's leading banks and financial institutions among their clients.

Part of Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Polar Capital Partners Ltd. is a boutique, investment-led asset manager founded in 2000. The company is based in London, UK. Polar Capital offers investors a range of actively managed funds covering single country, regional and specialist technology, healthcare and financial portfolios.

Part of St. James's Place Plc, St. James's Place Investment Administration Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Gloucestershire, UK.

Part of St. James's Place Plc, St. James ’ s Place Partnership Services Ltd. is a British company that provides business support services. The company is based in Cirencester, UK. It was founded in 2012.

Part of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., BNY Mellon (Poland) Sp zoo provides fund management services. The company is based in Wroclaw, Poland. The Polish company was founded in 2010. The CEO is Laura Anne Ahto.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Marsh Ltd. (United Kingdom) was founded in 1980. The company is based in London, UK. The CEOs are Christopher John Lay, Chris Lay. Marsh Ltd. offers an innovative, comprehensive approach to captive solutions, helping organizations of all sizes navigate complex risks. The British company is a leader in insurance broking and risk management, providing national and industry-specific solutions. With 150 years of expertise and commitment, Marsh's innovative technology and digital solutions are revolutionizing how you manage risk.

Aviva Investors (Infrastructure) (Aviva Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.

Part of Vision Capital Holdings LP, Vision Capital Holdings (UK) Ltd. is a holding British company that provides investment advisory services through its subsidiaries. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008.

Lifescale Ltd. provides financial analytics software solutions. The British company was founded by Vinay Jayaram, Richard Graham Foster, Trevor Samuel Harris. Vinay Jayaram has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of V3 Holdings SARL, Puragen Group Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2019.

Part of Aviva Plc, Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1986.