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abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, 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., 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.

Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd. (BGO) is the wholly-owned, Scotland-based investment management subsidiary of Baillie Gifford & Co. in Great Britain. Founded in 1983, BGO is headquartered in Edinburgh and provides investment management and advisory services in specialist equity, fixed-income and multi-asset portfolios to non-UK clients.

Baillie Gifford Life Ltd. operates as a investment firm which provides life insurance services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV (RIAM) is the Netherlands-based asset management subsidiary of Robeco Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TYO: 8591, ADR: IX), a Japanese business conglomerate that started operations in 1964. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the firm was founded in 1929 and provides investment products and services to institutional and private clients through locations in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia. RIAM is a socially responsible investor which engages in active dialogue with the companies in which they invest about good corporate governance and subjects of environmental or social interest. Their product range encompasses fixed-income, equity and alternative investments.

BlackRock International Ltd. (BIL) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of BlackRock Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Edinburgh and manages assets for institutional clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles and US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. BIL is socially responsible investors which has mandates that explicitly address social, ethical, or environmental considerations.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, RBS Collective Investment Funds Ltd. is a financial institution that offers personal banking products such as bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans, and more. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. In addition to personal banking, they also provide business banking services including business bank accounts, business lending, and other everyday banking services. The British company offers learning resources to help businesses grow and become more sustainable. Royal Bank Invest provides 'ready-made' investments through their personal portfolio funds. The company also offers digital banking services such as payments, transfers, and card reader security through the Royal Bank app.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSGAL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1990, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGAL offers a variety of asset management solutions to pension funds, investment management companies, insurance companies, central banks, and family offices.

Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (SIM) is the asset management subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd., which in turn owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM, OTCMKTS: SLLDY) in South Africa. Headquartered in Bellville, the firm offers a wide range of investment and financial planning solutions and a comprehensive range of local and offshore investment products to end investors, financial planners and institutions. SIM is a signatory to both the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and its forerunner, the United Nations-backed Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Liontrust Portfolio Management Ltd. (LPM) is a specialist fund management boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2002 by James de Uphaugh, Chris Field, Simon Hazlitt, Rob Harris and Adam Parker. Formerly a subsidiary of Majedie Investment Plc (LSE: MAJE), the firm was acquired by Liontrust Asset Management Plc (LON: LIO) in 2022 and has been renamed under this acquisition from Majedie Asset Management Ltd. to Liontrust Portfolio Management Ltd. LPM manages equity portfolios for institutional clients. Portfolios may be structured as separate managed accounts as well as private funds.

Stonehage Fleming Private Equity Ltd (Stonehage Fleming Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Western Asset Management Co. Ltd. (Western Asset UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Legg Mason Global Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Founded in 1986, Western Asset UK is headquartered in London and devotes all their resources to fixed-income investment management and client services for a range of global clients across a variety of mandates.

Aubrey Capital Management Ltd. (ACM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK with additional office in London. The firm was founded in 2006 as DMWS 767 Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Treetop Asset Management SA in Luxembourg. ACM provides discretionary investment services for private individuals, family groups, trusts, charities and pensions.

Prusik Investment Management LLP (Prusik) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Heather Manners in 2005. Prusik specializes solely in researching and investing in Asian equities. Their clients include financial institutions, private wealth managers, insurance companies, pension funds, university endowments, local authorities, managed funds and multi-managers.

National Museums Scotland is an institution that cares for collections of national and international importance. The British company's collections include Scottish and international archaeology, applied arts and design, world cultures, social history, science, technology, and the natural world. The institution comprises four museums, namely the National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life, and National War Museum. The Collections Services department manages and cares for their collections. The National Museum of Scotland is the institution's most popular attraction outside of Edinburgh, UK. The museum showcases a rich collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects, as well as other treasures such as the Mary, Queen of Scots silver casket. Visitors can explore the collections and learn more about the institution's mission and history.

United Nations Global Compact provides process in studying networked governance models of global action and solution networks and holding focus groups with participants and stakeholders, including governments, local networks, and academics. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bar of England & Wales represents barristers in England and Wales. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Kiltearn Partners LLP (Kiltearn) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 2011 by Murdo Murchison and his founding partners, with the support of Silchester International Investors. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiltearn Ltd. Kiltearn offers a single global equity program, managed with a disciplined value investment philosophy.

SAFE Investment Co. Ltd. (SAFEIC) is the Hong Kong-based investment management subsidiary of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), an administration agency headquartered in China. Founded in 1997, SAFEIC is the Hong Kong branch of the Chinese sovereign wealth fund, which serves primarily as a foreign currency reserve. Officials from the SAFE serve on the firm’s Board of Directors.

Spark Energy Supply Ltd. provides energy supply services for tenants and work with letting agents to provide electricity and gas supply services to the tenants. The company was founded by P. J. Darling and Chris Gauld in 2007 and is headquartered in Selkirk, the United Kingdom.

FIL Investments International (FILII) is an asset management firm headquartered in Tadworth, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Ltd., which is ultimately held by FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FILII provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

Hollis Capital Ltd. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2010.

Apeiron Capital Ltd. is an independent alternative investment firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by Wan Yi Yao and Fei Sun in 2017. Apeiron Capital offers an Asian/China perspective, long-short equity strategy with a long bias.

Fernbank Investments Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2011.

The National Library of Scotland Foundation provides grant making services. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

Part of KPMG International Cooperative, KPMG United Kingdom Plc provides investment advisory services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1998.

Dornoch Investments Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2010. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The company functions as an investment holding company.

Marathon Asset Management Ltd. (dba Marathon-London) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Neil M. Ostrer in 2019. Marathon-London provides discretionary investment management services to corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, educational institutions, endowments, state and government entities such as sovereign funds, registered mutual funds, pooled investment vehicles such as non-US funds which includes undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities, alternative investment funds plus other institutional investors and corporations.

Tillit Ltd. is a DIY investment platform that aims to make it easier for people to find and invest in funds. The company is based in London, UK. Tillit empowers investors to make informed investment decisions and stay in control of their portfolio by discovering and comparing funds with ease, finding out their purpose and objectives, and investing in handpicked funds, investment trusts, and ETFs with confidence and conviction. The British company was founded by Felicia Mona Charlie Hjertman, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Crux Asset Management Ltd. (CRUX) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 by a group of highly experienced individuals that seek to provide clients with superior investment returns and excellent client service. In 2023, they were acquired by Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP, which is ultimately owned by Lansdowne Partners International Ltd. in Cayman Islands. CRUX manages long-only equity investments that specializes in Asian, European and UK investments.