Alex Soulsby

APG Asset Management NV (APG) is a pension fund management firm headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. The firm is a subsidiary of APG Group NV, itself a subsidiary of Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP in The Netherlands. Formerly known as APG Investments, the firm changed their name to APG Asset Management in 2009. APG provides collective pension schemes for participants in the education, government, construction, cleaning and glass cleaning, housing associations, energy and utility companies, sheltered employment, medical specialists and practices of architects.

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.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Columbia Threadneedle (EM) Investments Ltd. (Columbia Threadneedle EMI) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 and formerly known as LGM Investments Ltd. In 2021, they became a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The legal entity of LGM Investments Ltd. became Columbia Threadneedle (EM) Investments Ltd. in 2022. Columbia Threadneedle EMI provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.

Brown, Shipley & Co. Ltd. (Brown Shipley) is the Great Britain-based private banking subsidiary of Quintet Private Bank (Europe) SA, itself a subsidiary of Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. The firm was founded by William Brown in 1810. Headquartered in London, Brown Shipley manages a range of collective investments known as SVS Brown Shipley Funds for private, institutional and corporate clients.

Santander Asset Management UK Ltd. (SAM-UK) is an asset manager headquartered in Glasgow, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Scottish Mutual Portfolio Managers Ltd. and Abbey National Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAM Investment Holdings SL, owned by Banco Santander SA (NYSE, BME: SAN) in Spain. SAM-UK manages funds on behalf of other Santander group entities as well as retail investors. The firm also manages a small number of segregated corporate portfolios.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Ltd. (HL Fund Managers) is the fund management subsidiary of Hargreaves Lansdown Plc (LON: HL, ADR: HRGLY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Bristol, HL Fund Managers was founded in 1992 to offer a managed portfolio of investment trusts for private investors.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Thames River Capital LLP (TRC) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Capital (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. TRC provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide, through several single and multi-manager funds.

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.

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

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.

Columbia Threadneedle Netherlands BV (CT Netherlands) is the wholly owned, Netherlands-based investment management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Group (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was formerly known as F&C Netherlands BV and became BMO Asset Management Netherlands BV in 2018. They were renamed Columbia Threadneedle Netherlands BV when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. Headquartered in Amsterdam, CT Netherland manages fixed-income assets, credit, convertible stocks and real estate for Dutch institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies.

BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP (BCM-UK) is an independent, Great Britain-based alternative asset management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 2009 by Michael Platt and Bill Reeves to manage their flagship fund, BlueCrest Capital International. In 2015, they transitioned to a Private Investment Partnership and returned client capital. BCM-UK currently manages assets solely on behalf of their partners and employees.

Mirabaud Asset Management Ltd. (MAM) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Mirabaud SCA, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirabaud Partners & Cie in Switzerland. The firm was founded by Philip Watson in 1982 as TWH Management, later taken over by Mirabaud Pereire Holdings. Headquartered in London, MAM provides a focused and specialized range of investment solutions to institutional and wholesale investors on a global basis.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Columbia Threadneedle Group (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd. (HLAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Bristol, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LSE: HL; ADR: HRGLY), a financial services provider in Great Britain. HLAM offers unit trust and equity broking, investment fund management, and life and pensions consultancy to private investors.

BMO Investment Business Ltd. (BMO Investment) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management (Holdings) Plc founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh.

Colchester Global Investors Ltd. (Colchester) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ian Sims in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Silchester Partners Ltd. Colchester manages global fixed income investments for a range of clients in the US and across the globe. Its client base includes endowments and foundations, public and sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, trusts and sub-advisory accounts (including pooled investment vehicles and registered investment companies) and, in its Funds, some high net-worth individuals.

Columbia Threadneedle REP AM Plc (CT REP) is a property specialist headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1973 and formerly known as BMO REP Asset Management plc. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle REP AM Plc when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners LLP, ultimately owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CT REP manages real estate assets for clients across Europe.

F & C Emerging Markets Ltd. is a British financial services company that provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1987.

Goodhart Partners LLP (Goodhart) is an independent, multi-boutique asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 through the management buyout of WestLB Mellon's multi-manager team. Goodhart primarily offers fundamental, research driven, discretionary investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of pooled collective investment vehicles and to separately managed accounts.

Columbia Threadneedle Management Ltd. (CTML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1953 as F&C Management Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Management Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Management Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. They are a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTML manages investments for individual investors, financial advisers, and wealth managers, as well as insurance firms, pension funds, and other institutions. CTML is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Founded in 1988, Columbia Threadneedle Managers Ltd. is a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. that provides security brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK.

Founded in 1989, Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd. is a financial intermediation services provider. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Columbia Threadneedle Group (Management) Ltd. is a holding company whose subsidiaries manage investments. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Columbia Threadneedle (Services) Ltd. is a British company that offers investment services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Columbia Threadneedle (Services provides investment opportunities through the F&C Investment Trust, which is the world's oldest collective investment fund. The company's goal is to provide a reliable foundation for steady, long-term capital growth and a healthy dividend income. The company's terms and conditions vary by region and are available on their website.

CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year.

Part of Apex Group Ltd., R & H Fund Services Ltd. is a British company that provides fund administration services. The company is based in London, UK. R&H Fund Services Ltd. was acquired by Maitland Luxembourg SA on May 18, 2017.

Mariana Investment Partners LLP (MIP) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Daniel Hawkins in 2012. MIP provides advisory and asset management services to their clients which include family offices, asset managers and private individuals.

London LGPS CIV Ltd. is a non-profit company founded in 2014 that focuses on investment management. The company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company's main focus is on responsible investment, as evidenced by their investment beliefs.

Founded in 2012, Columbia Threadneedle REP PM Ltd. is a property asset management and British investment advisory services company. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.

Founded in 2000, F & C (CI) Ltd. is an investment holding British company that functions as a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. The company is based in London, UK.