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CLSA Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based institutional brokerage subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), a full-service investment bank headquartered in China. Founded in 1986, the firm provides sales and execution services to global investors and corporates.

Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CSHK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; ADR: CS) in Switzerland. CSHK provides corporate and institutional investors with sales, trading, financing, prime services, and market-making in global equities, as well as equities-related securities, options, futures, risk management, and hedging products. Their client-focused platform offers issuer and investor clients access to distribution, trading, and origination capabilities across various markets globally.

China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. It is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company was founded in 1986.

Morgan Stanley Asia Ltd. (MSA) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSA provides institutional securities such as equities, fixed income, derivatives and research.

BOCI Research Ltd. is an investment research firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of BOCI Asia Ltd., ultimately held by Chinese government’s China Investment Corp. BOCI Research primarily provides research reports and analysis on China with a focus on telecommunications, property, media, retail, technology, energy, oil and gas, metals and mining, utilities, financials, and transport and logistics sectors.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Apastron Capital Ltd. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The CEO of the Chinese company is For Lei.

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.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Capital (Asia Pacific) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd. is a Chinese company that engages in the purchase, sale, and brokerage of securities. The company is located in Hong Kong.

New World Strategic Investment Ltd. (NWSI) is a private equity subsidiary of New World Development Company Ltd founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.

ABCI Securities Co., Ltd. (ABCIS) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABC International Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by Agricultural Bank of China (HKG: 1288; OTCMKTS: ACGBF) in China. ABCIS offers both local and overseas institutional and corporate clients as well as individual investors with quality financial services, including: brokerage services, stock margin financing, IPO subscription and margin financing, research advisory and underwriting/placement.

Part of Haitong Securities Co., Ltd., Haitong International Capital Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Cinda International Holdings Ltd., Cinda International Capital Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides financing services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The CEO of the company is Ka Man Leung.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. is a national bank. The company is based in Shanghai, China. The Chinese company was founded in 2007. Xiao Lei Zhang has been the CEO of the company since 1994.

Part of Mirae Asset Financial Group, Mirae Asset Securities (HK) Ltd. is a brokerage service. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded in 2007. The CEO is Sang-Joon Kim.

CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd (CGS-CIMB) is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The firm was formed as a joint venture between CIMB Group Holdings Berhad and China Galaxy International Financial Holdings Limited. CGS-CIMB has a core focus on providing informative research analysis on financial products, such as Islamic Stockbroking, eIPO, Futures, and more.

SBI China Capital Financial Services Ltd. (SBI) is the brokerage subsidiary of SBI China Capital Holdings Ltd., a financial services group headquartered in Hong Kong. SBI provides a full range of securities brokerage services to their diversified client base of institutional and retail customers in Hong Kong and overseas. They also offer a comprehensive range of equities and derivative products.

CCB International Capital Ltd. provides financial advisory and brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

CGS-CIMB Research Pte Ltd. (CGS-CIMB-Research) is the Singapore-based research subsidiary of CIMB Bank Bhd., ultimately owned by CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. (KL: 1023) in Malaysia. The CIMB-GK group consists of several firms operating in close relationship to provide investment research, brokerage, corporate finance services, wealth management and online trading. In addition to Singapore, the CIMB-GK group has offices in London, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand and the US. The firm was formerly known as G. K. Goh Research, established in Singapore in the 1980s. They became CIMB Research Pte Ltd. in 2005 when CIMB acquired G. K. Goh Stockbrokers Pte Ltd. CGS-CIMB-Research is primarily a research and analysis operation which focuses on equity, fixed-income and economic trends in South-East Asia. The firm specializes in regional market predictions, advising the parent group's subsidiaries as well as domestic and foreign fund managers.

DBS Asia Capital Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd., ultimately owned by DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (SGX: D05). Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and institutional investors.