Derek A. Higgs

Allied Irish Banks Plc operates as a holding company, which offers commercial banking, international banking, leasing, insurance and mortgage banking. It operates through the following segments: Retail & Commercial Banking (RCB), Wholesale, Institutional & Corporate Banking (WIB), AIB UK and Group. The RCB segment services the personal and SME customers, provides net loans and customer accounts, broad infrastructure facilitating various locations and ATMs and is digital enabled. The WIB segment comprises of corporate banking, a relationship driven model with sector specialisms; syndicated & international finance, a bank's interface to public loan markets, real estate finance, a centralized origination and management and specialized finance, which provides structured finance, mezzanine finance, and equity product offering. The AIB UK segment comprises retail and commercial banking operations in Great Britain operating under the trading name Allied Irish Bank and in Northern Ireland operating under the trading name First Trust Bank. The Group segment comprises group, treasury and support functions, which includes treasury activities, central control and support functions The company was founded on September 1, 1966 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Alliance & Leicester Ltd. provides banking and financial services to both the retail and commercial sectors. It offers retail banking products, including mortgages, retail savings, current accounts, long term investments, life assurance and general insurance. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom.

Egg Plc provides online financial services. Its activities are in the banking, investments, and insurance sectors. The firm offers deposits, credit cards, and loans. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, UK.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Part of Prudential Plc, Prudential Portfolio Managers Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services to clients. The private company is based in London, UK.