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Morningstar Europe Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Morningstar Holland BV, ultimately owned by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2000 and provides investment research services to European retail and institutional investors. Morningstar Europe takes a rigorous bottom-up approach by evaluating the fundamental factors that drive the investments they cover. Their global coverage uses the same consistent research framework in every region where Morningstar analysts are evaluating investments.

AMP Capital Investors (UK) Ltd. (AMPCI) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of AMP Capital Investors International Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately held by AMP Ltd. (ASX: AMP) in Australia. AMPCI provides investment advisory and management services to individual and institutional clients.

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

Morningstar U.K. opened in London in 2000 and launched its investing Web site in 2001. The Web site offers access to and objective information on more than 9,000 funds available to individual investors in the U.K. The site also offers independent editorial content produced by Morningstar analysts and journalists based in London and around the world. In addition to its investing site, Morningstar U.K. provides a range of innovative products and services to advisers and institutions, including Morningstar® Adviser Workstation™, a comprehensive, Web-based investment planning system and Morningstar Direct™, a Web-based institutional platform providing access to Morningstar's global databases and investment research.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC (Investment Management) (First Abu Dhabi IM) is the asset management division of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC (ADX: FAB) in the United Arab Emirates. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. First Abu Dhabi IM provides asset management services and manages numerous regional funds, offshore funds and portfolios for a range of institutional investors and high-net worth individuals. In 2010, the firm launched the region's first ETF, which provides investors with exposure to a number of blue-chip companies across the UAE.

Scandi Co. 3 A/S operates as a financial insurance holding company that invests directly and indirectly in domestic and foreign companies. It owns and manages general insurance companies that offer insurance products to personal and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

Rowan Dartington & Co. Ltd. (Rowan Dartington) is an investment management firm headquartered in Gloucestershire, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as Oval (823) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Rowan Dartington Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by St. James's Place Plc (LON: STJ). Rowan Dartington provides personalised investment management to IFAs, private clients, companies, charities and trusts. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management services, specializing in advisory and discretionary investment management.

Rathbone Investment Management Ltd. (RIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Rathbone Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in Liverpool and was founded in 1979. RIM manages portfolios for US resident individuals, trusts, charities and pensions. They also provide individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners, primarily in Great Britain.

Morningstar Funds Trust operates as an open-end management investment company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ibbotson Pty Ltd. provides asset management services. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. (MIS) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a subsidiary of Morningstar Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). MIS offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capacities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to retail investors and to institutional clients.

City Financial Investment Co. Ltd. (City Financial) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 as REALGLOBE Ltd., became known as Independent Financial Marketing Ltd. in 1992 and renamed to City Financial Investment Co. Ltd. in 1998. City Financial provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Trygg-Hansa Liv provides non-life insurance for private persons and companies. It offers a range of commercial customer insurance products, including coverage for multiple peril, casualty, workers' compensation and property and marine. It offers a variety of professional liability products for privately and publicly owned companies, financial institutions, professional firms and healthcare organizations. Founded in 1828, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden

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.

Columbia Threadneedle Fund Management Ltd. (CTFM) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Founded in 1972, the firm was formerly known as F&C Treasury Ltd. and became BMO Fund Management Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Fund Management Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. Headquartered in London, CTFM manages a range of in-house and multimanager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP (Arrowgrass) is an independent, European focused alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. Arrowgrass was founded in 2004 and manages three funds for private, wealthy investors.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

HSBC Global Asset Management (USA), Inc. (AMUS) is the US-based wholly-owned investment advisory and fund management subsidiary of HSBC USA, Inc., and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, NYSE: HBC) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York City. AMUS provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to clients in several major markets and is a multi-product provider of investment and fund management services. For institutions, the firm provides active and tailored portfolio management on a global, regional, asset-class and country specific basis. They also serve as investment adviser to US registered investment companies. AMUS is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Cofunds Ltd. provides investment advisory services. It makes easy for people to buy investments through financial advisers and other institutions, such as stockbrokers and banks. The firm provides impartial service, long term stability and financial strength. The company was founded in January 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Aegon NV, Aegon Investment Solutions Ltd. provides business support services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2011.

Part of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, U K Insurance Ltd. is a British company that provides general insurance services. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 1974.

Aegon (UK) Group provides life, accident, health, and general insurance services. It specializes in distribution of pension, investment, and protection products for corporate and personal markets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga.

Legal & General Investment Management Ltd. (LGIM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Ltd., which is owned by Legal & General Group plc (LSE: LGEN, ADR: LGGNY). LGIM provides investment management services to pension funds, institutional and private clients. Their clients are primarily in Great Britain, and marginally in the US though their Chicago-based subsidiary LGIM America, which established in 2006.

Morningstar Investment Management Australia Ltd. (Morningstar Australia) is the wholly-owned, Australian multi-management subsidiary of Ibbotson Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1977 by Roger Ibbotson as Intech. They were acquired by Morningstar and were renamed Ibbotson Associates Australia Ltd. in 2010. In 2016, the firm changed their name to Morningstar Investment Management Australia Ltd. Headquartered in Barangaroo, Morningstar Australia provides investment management and consulting services to institutions, advisers and individual investors.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Fleming Asset & Wealth Management provides asset management services. The company is based in New York, NY.