Christopher Eccles

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.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

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.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Redburn (Europe) Ltd. (dba Redburn Atlantic) is an equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2003 by Jeremy Evans and Nick Glydon. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. Continuation Holdings AG, ultimately owned by Rothschild & Co SCA. (EPA: ROTH) in France. Redburn Atlantic provides institutional investors with US and European equity research, trade execution and capital markets services. Their Execution Services division delivers high-touch sales trading and execution as well as low-touch execution and algorithmic solutions. The division also offers market structure and trading analytics.

Exane SA (United Kingdom) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Exane SA in France, which is owned by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and provides institutional investors with a range of services, such as research, sale and execution on European equities.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

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.

Waldorf Holdco Ltd. provides oil and gas services. The company was founded on April 23, 2019 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Part of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, TD Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1855. John James Moore has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Fathom Financial Consulting Ltd. is a world-leading consultancy that specializes in macroeconomics, financial markets, and geopolitics. Fathom Financial Consulting was founded in 2003 and is based in London, UK. The British company provides trusted and independent research and consultancy services to clients in corporate and financial institutions, policy groups, and government. The private company also has subsidiaries in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Waldorf Energy Finance Plc is an investment holding British company founded in 2023. The private company is based in Manchester, UK.

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.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, New Star Asset Management Group Ltd. is a non-trading company based in London, UK. New Star Asset Management Group Ltd. operates as a British non-trading company. The company was founded in 2007.

GAM International Management Ltd. (GIML) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of GAM (UK) Ltd., ultimately owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, GIML was founded in 1984 and provides investment management services to a range of pooled investment vehicles, such as GAM Funds, corporate and public pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations and other business entities.

Part of Pareto AS, Pareto Securities Ltd. is a British brokerage company. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2013. Soren Andreas Liby Clausen has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Candriam SCA (United Kingdom) (Candriam UK) is the UK-based asset management division of Candriam SCA, which is ultimately held by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2012. Candriam UK offers innovative and diversified investment solutions to their clients.

Société Générale SA (UK) (Société Générale UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of Societe Generale SA (XP: GLE, ADR: SCGLY) in France. Headquartered in London, Société Générale UK was founded in 1993 and provides broking services.

Candriam SCA is an asset management firm headquartered in Strassen, Luxembourg. Formerly known as Dexia Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA, the firm was founded in 1991 and changed their name to Candriam Luxembourg SCA in 2014 and Candriam SCA in 2022. They are a subsidiary of Candriam Group SARL, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. Candriam provides asset management services to clients globally.

Sanlam Investments UK Ltd. (Sanlam UK) is the Great Britain-based specialist equity investment management subsidiary of Sanlam Investment Holdings UK Ltd., ultimately owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2006 by Derrick Dunne, Ted Williams, Chris Rodgers and Tom Carroll. Headquartered in London, Sanlam UK manages a number of pooled funds and segregated accounts for institutional and retail clients.

First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. (FSIIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of S.I. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306) in Japan. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as First State Investment Management (UK) Ltd. FSIIM provides discretionary investment management and portfolio management services to a range of institutional clients and funds.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (AXA-IM Paris) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Headquartered in Puteaux, the firm traces their origins to 1994 when the AXA Group created the AXA Asset Management division. In 1997, the division was renamed AXA Investment Managers. AXA-IM Paris has a network of investment centers worldwide which cater to institutional investors, distributors and AXA Group insurance firms. They are a socially responsible investor which offers SRI funds and integrates ESG criteria into their investment processes.

NFU Mutual Investment Services Ltd. (NFU Mutual Investment) is the wholly-owned mutual fund management subsidiary of NFU Mutual Management Co. Ltd., itself a subsidiary of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Ltd. (NFU). in Great Britain. Originally founded as Stratford upon Avon and District Farmers Union in 1910, they became Midlands Farmers Mutual Insurance Society Ltd. in 1910 and subsequently changed their name to NFU Mutual Investment Services Ltd. NFU Mutual Investment is headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon and provides asset management services for NFU.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of BPCE SA, Banque Populaire Côte d'Azur SA is a commercial bank based in Nice, France. The French company provides commercial banking services.

YFM Private Equity Ltd (YFM-PE) is a private equity specialist headquartered in Leeds, UK. YFM-PE, incorporated in 1987 as Mosspire Ltd., is a subsidiary of YFM Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Greater London Enterprise Ltd. in the UK. The firm manages private equity funds, while their sister company, YFM Venture Finance, focuses on earlier stage venture capital investments.

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (Pictet AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1980 and is wholly owned by Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, which is ultimately owned by Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM provides discretionary investment management services on a global scale to a wide range of international institutional clients. Furthermore, the firm also acts as the investment adviser or sub-adviser to US-based investment companies and other regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes in international jurisdictions. Pictet AM adheres to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Somerset Capital Management LLP (Somerset) is an independent, specialist Global Emerging Markets investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 by Edward Robertson, Dominic Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Somerset provides discretionary investment advisory services to its clients, which include institutions with separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated investors and institutional investors.

Oxford Capital Partners LLP (Oxford Capital Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Oxford Capital Partners Holdings Ltd founded in 1999 by Tedd Mott and David Edward Christian Mott. The firm is headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.

AXA Investment Managers Asia (Singapore) Ltd. (AXA IM-SG) is the Singapore-based subsidiary of AXA Rosenberg Asia Pacific Holding LLC, ultimately owned by AXA SA (EPA: CS; NYSE: AXA; OTCMKTS: AXAHY), a multinational insurance company headquartered in France. Formerly known as AXA Rosenberg Investment Management Asia Pacific Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Nomura Asset Management and Rosenberg Institutional Equity Management. AXA IM-SG advises regional portfolios for funds managed within the parent group and distributes the group's range of equity, fixed-income, alternative and balanced products. They also trade Asia Pacific ex-Japan stocks. The firm's clients are institutions including pension funds, foundations and government entities.

BC Partners Ltd. (BC Partners) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1986. BC Partners Ltd. is headquartered in London with additional offices in Hamburg, Paris and New York.