Richard B. Crawford

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

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.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Coller Capital Ltd (Coller Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Jeremy Joseph Coller. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Luxembourg and Seoul.

AXA Real Estate Investment Managers France SA operates as a real estate portfolio and asset manager. The company was founded on August 9, 1994 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

AXA UK Plc provides insurance and asset management services. It offers travel, pet, home, motor, life cover, property, casualty, and health care insurance, pension, and healthcare products. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Barclays Bank Plc (Private Banking) (BPB-UK) is the private banking division of Barclays Bank Plc, itself a subsidiary of Barclays Plc (LSE: BARC, ADR: BCS) in Great Britain. Founded in 1971, Barclays-PB is headquartered in London and offers wealth management products and services to high-net worth individuals, families and charities.

Crosby Securities Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Crosby Asia Ltd., which is owned by Quali-Smart Holdings Ltd. (HKG: 1348). Crosby Securities provides stock brokerage services to various types of clients.

Capital Four Holding A/S invests in companies with interest in fund and and asset management, alternative investment funds, and credit. The company was founded on November 21, 2014 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

AXA Investment Managers Ltd. provides expertise in investment management. Its products include OEICS, Unit Trusts, and SICAVS. The company was founded on November 30, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CICap Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 1993. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical and financial support. It offers financials assistance to people affected by cancer. The firm looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. The company was founded by Douglas Macmillan in 1911 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Aston Capital Management LLP (Aston) is an independent fund-of-hedge fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Lee Robinson Rory Hills in 2009 as Hilltop Fund Management LLP. Aston provides hedge fund and private equity solutions to professional investors.

Bramdean Asset Management LLP (Bramdean) is an Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 2004 by Derek Higgs and Nicola Horlick. The firm is headquartered in London.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

Barings (Guernsey) Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The company was founded on February 20, 2001 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, the United Kingdom.