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The Chartered Governance Institute provides governance and compliance services. The company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1891 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Santander Asset Management UK Ltd. (SAM-UK) is an asset manager headquartered in Glasgow, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Scottish Mutual Portfolio Managers Ltd. and Abbey National Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAM Investment Holdings SL, owned by Banco Santander SA (NYSE, BME: SAN) in Spain. SAM-UK manages funds on behalf of other Santander group entities as well as retail investors. The firm also manages a small number of segregated corporate portfolios.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

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.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Associated Press provides news media services. It offers global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. The firm supplies a stream of news around the clock to its domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Barclays PLC, Kensington Mortgage Co., Ltd. is a specialist mortgage lender based in Maidenhead, UK. The British company uses data and analytics to help people own homes and provide competitive rates, clear criteria, and quick responses on applications. Brokers, IFAs, and intermediaries can view their range of specialist mortgages. Founded in 1995, the company offers a range of specialist mortgages for the self-employed, contractors, first-time buyers, those with complex incomes, buy-to-let, help-to-buy, and new build.

Bregal Capital LLP (Bregal Capital) is a Private Equity firm a subsidiary of Bregal Investments LLP founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in London.

Foo Kon Tan LLP provides accounting services. Its services include assurance, tax advisory and compliance, advisory, business software solutions, financial, IFRS/FRS training, and international business. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young (Malaysia) is a Malaysian company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries is an independent professional body that promotes the role of its members in formulating and implementing good governance policies. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It also aims to develop the profession of chartered secretary and chartered governance professional in mainland China. The institute was established in 1949 as an association of members of the Chartered Governance Institute and gained local status in 1994. It has more than 6,000 members and 3,200 students.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young, Inc. is a professional services firm based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company provides a range of services and solutions to help clients transform, grow, and operate. The company's services include strategy consulting, analytics consulting, people advisory services, transactions and corporate finance, assurance, tax planning, and legal services. The company also offers advanced technology, audit technology, tax technology, and managed services. Ernst & Young is committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders and building a better working world. The CEO of the company is Jad Shimaly.

RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP (RiverRock European Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Florian Oliver Lahnstein. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

BigSur Wealth Management LLC (BSWM) is a fee-based global multi-family office and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 2007 by Ignacio Pakciarz. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of BigSur Partners LLC, which is owned by BigSur Advisors Corp. BSWM provides investment advisory and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, single family offices and pooled unregistered investment vehicles.

Valore Reale SGR SpA engages in the provision of real estate management services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Focus Media, Inc. engages in provision of public relations, advertising, and web and social media services. It offers advertising broadcast production, crisis communication, design and event marketing. The company was founded by Josh Sommers in 2002 and is headquartered in Goshen, NY.

Estructura Indigo SA de CV SOFOM ENR (Capital Indigo) is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The firm was founded in 2009.

Acuity Investments LLP (Acuity Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Impact Hub SRL SB (Impact Hub Milano) is a accelerator/incubator firm founded in 2009. The firm is a subsidiary of RCG Advisors Srl and headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC (EWA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Aventura, Florida. The firm was founded in 2016 and is principally owned by Roberto Vainrub through the Roberto Vainrub Revocable Trust. EWA provides advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family office, corporations or other business entities, and foundations. The firm also sponsors a Wrap Fee Program.

Hedge Invest Sgr Pa (Private Equity) is the private equity arm of Hedge Invest Sgr Pa. The firm was founded by the Manuli family in 2000. The firm's headquarters are located in Milan, Italy.

Part of CarFico Ltd., Go Car Credit Ltd. is a British company that provides credit granting services. The company is based in Warrington, UK.

Moody's Investors Service Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 under the name Rapidcredit Ltd. Headquartered in London, Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.