Sean Aylmer

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Abrdn Asia Ltd. is the wholly owned, Singapore-based asset management subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN), a global investment company headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Hugh Young in 1992 as Aberdeen Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. and subsequently renamed into Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd. in 2018. They became Abrdn Asia Ltd. in 2021. Abrdn Asia provides investment advisory services to a variety of institutional clients, such as corporate plans, non-profit organizations, public plans, governments, private investors, multi-employer plans, financial institutions, sub-advised funds and pooled investment vehicles, encompassing both affiliated and unaffiliated US and non-US Registered Funds and US and non-US unregistered funds, among others.

Challenger Ltd. (Investment Management) (Challenger-IM) is the funds management division of Challenger Ltd., an investment company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1987, Challenger-IM originates and manages assets for global and Australian institutions.

MLC Ltd. provides financial and estate planning, investment management, insurance and other related services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.

Founded in 1994, FP Asset Management Holdings Ltd. is a investment holding British company. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.

AAI Ltd. provides insurance products and packages. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

CQS (UK) LLP (CQS) is a Great Britain-based alternative investment management firm headquartered in London. In 2024, the firm was acquired by Manulife Investment Management Ltd., a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp., in Canada from CQS Cayman LP. The firm was founded by Michael Hintze in 1999 as a global multi-strategy asset management firm. CQS offers a range of strategies and bespoke solutions in multi-strategy, convertibles, asset-backed securities, credit, loans, and equities.

Part of Challenger Ltd., Challenger Life Co. Ltd. is a market leader in institutional retirement solutions. The company simplifies everything about retirement into one informative location and helps build a comprehensive retirement income plan. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company offers annuities that provide income and tax benefits with no annual contribution limit. The company's bespoke facilities can help support retirement strategies. The company specializes in retirement, banking, institutional solutions, and investment management. The company offers set alpha over an agreed index with no management fees, and investors can tailor indices to their specific needs. The company was founded in 1985. Richard Howes has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

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

KPMG Australia Pty Ltd. engages in the provision of accounting and auditing services. It offers audit and assurance; risk consulting; tax and legal; and deal advisory services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Canberra Airport, Australia.

Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of Chartered Insurance Institute, The Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance operates a professional organization that provides education programs for members in the insurance and finance industry. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia.

The Financial Services Council provides financial services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. and has subsidiaries in New Zealand. Sally Loane has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2014.

Challenger Investment Partners Ltd. (CIPL) is a fund management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Challenger Ltd. (ASX: CGF). CIPL and another subsidiary of Challenger Ltd. – Challenger Investment Solutions Management Pty Ltd. – are collectively called CIP Asset Management (CIPAM). CIPL provides investment solutions, which includes advice and execution, across real estate, fixed income and derivatives to institutional client base.

Founded in 2009, F & C Finance Plc is a British financial services company that provides financial intermediation services. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 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.

Founded in 2002, Columbia Threadneedle Treasury Ltd. is a holding British company that provides treasury management services through its subsidiaries. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 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.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Wam Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

The Doctors Health Fund Ltd. provides health insurance products and services. It offers a service that protects members from the impact of health care incidents in their lives. The firm also provides convenience and flexibility with a choice of hospital and extras cover. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of MS & AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. provides education, support, and networking opportunities for directors, Australian company secretaries, governance advisers, and risk managers. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Megan Motto has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Avant Group Holdings Ltd. provides accident and health insurance services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Hallmark General Insurance Co. Ltd. provides insurance services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia.

The Hollard Insurance Co. Pty Ltd. provides home and contents, landlord and life insurance products. It provides car, home, life, income, pet, funeral, travel and bike insurance services. The company was founded by Richard Enthoven on November 17, 1999 and is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia.

Elanor Funds Management Ltd. is an ASX-listed funds management business that focuses on acquiring and unlocking value in real estate assets to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. Elanor is based in Sydney, Australia, and Glenn Willis has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The Australian company's mission is to grow into a leading real estate funds management business known for delivering exceptional investment returns and making positive and impactful social and environmental contributions to the communities in which it operates. Elanor was established in 2009 and manages over $2.70 billion of real estate investments across Australia. The company's key strategic objective is to identify and originate high investment quality real estate assets and deliver strong investment returns.

Elanor Investors Ltd. provides real estate investment services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company was founded in 2009. The CEO is Glenn Willis.

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.