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Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. (FIA UK) is a Great Britain-based fund management firm headquartered in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1984, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FIA UK provides a range of global investment products and services to institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

J. Rothschild Capital Management Ltd. (JRCML) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of RIT Capital Partners plc in the UK. Established in 1987, the firm is based in London and provides investment management services.

Part of MWA Financial Ltd., Sterling Financial Consultants Ltd. is a British financial planning company that offers a range of services for individuals and corporations. The company is based in Canary Wharf, Docklands, London, UK. The company's experienced advisers and administrators provide cost-effective solutions for financial planning. Sterling Financial Consultants was acquired by MWA Financial Ltd. on September 07, 2023.

Cognis Capital LLP is an independent, alternative asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Cognis Capital Partners LLP, the firm was founded by Myra Tabor as a partnership in 2003 through a spin-off from the SIG-Special Investments Group of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (LSE: RBS), with the support of JP Morgan Partners. Cognis Capital offers a range of alternative investment strategies for European and US institutional clients.

Artefact Partners LLP is the hedge fund management subsidiary of Artefact Partners (Holding) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Richard Boon and Damian O'Brien in 2005. Headquartered in Wallington, Artefact Partners manages the assets of high-net-worth clients.

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.

M&G Wealth Investment LLP (M&G Wealth) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly TCF Fund Managers LLP, the firm was founded by Dan Norman and Gary Mairs in 2003 as Rutherglen Capital LLP. They were acquired by M&G Plc (LON: MNG; OTCMKTS: MGPUF) in 2022. M&G Wealth provides a variety of investment solutions to their clients.

Charteris Treasury Portfolio Managers Ltd. (CTPM) is the wealth management subsidiary of Charteris Holdings Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and has additional offices in Exeter and Edinburgh. Founded in 1984, CTPM offers fully discretionary wealth management services to private clients and manage a distinctive range of funds available to private and institutional investors.

Analyst Investments Ltd. provides discretionary investment management services to private and institutional clients. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Jordasic (UK) Ltd. is a consultancy and British proprietary investment company founded in 1998. The private company is based in Watlington, UK. The company provides support to other companies in developing and implementing their corporate strategies through short-term contracts that can lead to executive directorships. Jordasic also offers a full documentation service for companies, including design, scripting, and publishing. The company's executives have over 30 years of experience in assessing company presentations as investment managers. Jordasic may use its proprietary capital to invest in companies that meet its investment criteria, resulting in a portfolio of investments in some of the fastest-growing technology businesses.

Schneider Trading Associates Ltd. specializes in the brokerage facilitation business. It provides market access, clearing and settlement, consultancy and investment. The company was founded in January 5, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Avellemy Ltd. is the Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of CPL Bidco Ltd., ultimately held by OCM Luxembourg EPF III Tie Holdings Sarl in Luxembourg. Headquartered in Berkshire, the firm was founded in 2012 and provides investment solutions to UK-based private wealth, business, and charity clients. Avellemy works closely with financial advisers to create and deliver investment solutions to help their clients achieve their financial goals.

Lofi Sp zoo engages in production and distribution of robotic devices. The company was founded by Krzysztof Andrzej Szczawinski and Maciej Wojnicki and is headquartered in Gdynia, Poland.

Oncomark Ltd. Engages in the development and application of biomarker panels. The firm’s products include OncoMasTR and pipeline assays. The company was founded by William M. Gallagher and Steve Carl Penney in 2007 and is headquartered in Belfield, Ireland.

Thorntons Investment Management Ltd. offers financial planning and investment management advice to clients in the United Kingdom. The private company is based in Dundee, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's services include discretionary investment management for financial advisers and their clients, with a range of risk-targeted model portfolios and IHT model portfolio services. The company was founded in 1995, and Stephen James Nicholson Webster has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

SSG Private Debt Rated Notes II LP engages in pooled investment fund industry. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

MWA Financial Ltd. is a financial advisory firm committed to excellence in financial advisory services. The private company is based in Hertford, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's vision is to excel through strategic acquisitions and the recruitment of top-tier professionals, shaping the future of financial advice where talent meets innovation and excellence is their constant pursuit. MWA Financial was founded in 2016 by Dean Campbell Banks, who has been the CEO since then. The company's strategic approach to talent acquisition and dedication to nurturing the next generation of advisors sets them apart as a leader in the financial advisory landscape.

The Smith + Pinching Group Ltd. engages in the provision of financial and insurance services. It offers services relating to individual financial planning, corporate financial planning, mortgage broking, commercial insurance, and home insurance. The company was founded by Barry Pinching and Gerry Smith in 1973 and is headquartered in Norwich, the United Kingdom.