David John Smith

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

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.

Travelex UK Ltd., provides remittances and online international payments. It offers foreign currency services, cash passport prepaid currency card, international payments, value added tax refunds, travel insurance, same day office delivery in London, buy back guarantee, phone cards, western union, travelers check, and Supercard. The company was founded by Lloyd Dorfman in 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Invesco Select Trust Plc is an investment trust, which is intended as a long-term investment vehicle for investors. It manages UK Equity Share, Global Equity Income, Share and Managed Liquidity Share Portfolios which provides exposure to Invesco Perpetual's best UK and international investment ideas and a short-term cash portfolio. Invesco Perpetual Select Trust was founded on August 25, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. (USS) is a pension scheme headquartered in Liverpool, UK. The firm was founded in 1974 to administer both defined (DB) and other benefits and defined contributions (DC) pensions. USS provides retirement benefits to various members across 330 institutions in the higher education sector.

Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd. (BISL) is the investment management subsidiary of Barclays Bank Plc (Private Banking), the private banking division of Barclays Bank Plc (LON: BARC, ADR: BCS) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1992. They were previously known as Gerrard Investment Management Ltd. until 2017. BISL is headquartered in London and has offices throughout Great Britain where they manage investments for high-net worth individuals, charities, trusts, private clients and pension funds.

Part of Hargreaves Lansdown Plc, Hargreaves Lansdown Stockbrokers Ltd. is a British company that provides investment and saving services. The company is based in Bristol, UK, and was founded in 1981 by Peter Kendal Hargreaves. The company's award-winning investment service includes SIPP and fund & share account, which could save time, tax, and money. Hargreaves Lansdown also offers retirement options such as self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), annuities, and income drawdown. Pension drawdown is also available, which is a flexible way to access a pension.

FundsLibrary Ltd. develops digital platform for fund data, documents and regulatory reporting services. It offers income forecaster, solvency manager, document production, data API, portfolio manager, DataBank, and performance charting. The company was founded on June 6, 1988 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Grant Thornton UK LLP provides accounting and management consultancy services. Its services include tax, audit & assurance, financial planning, corporate finance, recovery, reorganization, forensic, and investigation services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Hargreaves Lansdown Plc, Hargreaves Lansdown Savings Ltd. is a British financial services company founded in 2013. The company is based in Bristol, UK. Hargreaves Lansdown Savings offers investment and savings services, including ISAs, SIPP, and Fund & Share Account. The company provides a free guide to help individuals maximize their income from their pension fund and offers Junior ISAs for tax-free investing for children. Hargreaves Lansdown Savings also provides Important Investment Notes with general and product-specific information about investing with the company.

Part of Hargreaves Lansdown Plc, Hargreaves Lansdown Advisory Services Ltd. provides financial advisory services. The company is based in Bristol, UK and was founded in 1998.

The Association of Corporate Treasurers operates as an international professional body that specializes in the profession of corporate treasury. The firm offers education, training and grow network. It guides, informs and supports through technical work, webinars and publications. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd. (Evelyn Partners IMS) is the investment management subsidiary of Bestinvest (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. Formerly known as Tilney Investment Management Services Ltd., the firm was founded by John Spiers in 1986 and was previously owned by global private equity and venture capital firm 3i. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners IMS provides a range of services such as discretionary investment management, mortgage and general insurance for UK private individuals, charities, pension funds, investment trusts and companies.

USS Investment Management Ltd. (USS-IM) is the wholly owned investment management subsidiary of Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. (USS), the final salary scheme for higher education employers in Great Britain. USS-IM is the principal investment manager and advisor to the scheme. Headquartered in Liverpool, the firm was founded in 1997.

RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (RBC GAM-UK) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada Holdings UK Ltd., ultimately held by Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY) in Canada. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1998. RBC GAM-UK provides equity and fixed income solutions to a broad range of institutional clients.

Independent Investment Analysis Ltd., also known as Whitechurch Securities, is a family-owned wealth management boutique that was established in 1982. The private company is based in Bristol, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers a range of competitively priced discretionary management services, from low entry model portfolios to bespoke solutions for high net worth clients, with ethical investment options throughout. These services are available to financial advisers who maintain the client relationship while Whitechurch Securities provides investment expertise.

VWR International LLC engages in the supply and distribution of laboratory equipment. It offers products in the areas of research and development, production, life science, healthcare, safety and industrial, controlled environment, furniture, chromatography, food and beverage analysis, and office supplies. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.