Linus Kwan

BEA Union Investment Management Ltd. (BEA Union Investment) is an investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded as East Asia Asset Management Co. Ltd. in 1988 through a joint venture between The Bank of East Asia of Hong Kong (BEA) (owns 51%) and Union Asset Management Holding AG of Germany (Union Investment) (owns 49%). The current structure was established in 2007 and is the investment management hub in Asia for both BEA and Union Investment. BEA Union Investment offers comprehensive investment solutions to retail, institutional and pension clients.

Part of Matthews International Capital Management LLC, Matthews Global Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a investment manager that focuses on providing investment solutions for clients. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company distinguishes itself through its insights into investment opportunities and risks, which are backed by proprietary research, a collaborative culture, and nearly 30 years of experience. Robert James Horrocks has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Jefferies Hong Kong Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, which is owned by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. Jefferies Hong Kong is a client-focused full-service sales, trading and capital markets platform across all equity and fixed income securities. They provide an array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Oriental Patron Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1993 and is a subsidiary of Oriental Patron Financial Services Group Ltd., which is owned by Oriental Patron Financial Group Ltd. Oriental Patron Securities provides their client with professional trading services in multiple financial markets, including public and private markets, equity and debt markets, and derivatives markets, etc.

Polen Capital HK Ltd. (Polen Capital) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 2013 as BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of LGM (Bermuda) Ltd., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. Polen Capital provides discretionary investment advice to (1) government organizations, funds, institutional and intermediary investors through separately managed accounts; and (2) funds sponsored by the firm.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (NSC) is a wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8604; NYSE: NMR). Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1925. NSC places a strong emphasis on research, both fundamental and quantitative. In addition to stock and bond underwriting, their activities include IPO and M&A advisory, wealth management, separately managed accounts, fund wrap services, prime brokerage and structured equity finance. Their clients include institutions, hedge funds, private banks and private equity funds as well as corporate clients and retail investors.

AMC Wanhai Securities Ltd. is a securities company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company offers services such as account opening, new shares subscription, research reports, and asset management. The private company also provides market analysis and research reports on various topics. The company was founded in 2009 by David W. Williamson and David Heron, with David Heron serving as the CEO since then.

Part of Malayan Banking Bhd., MIB Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Chinese flotation company. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1988. Kim Guan Teo has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Matthews International Capital Management LLC (dba Matthews Asia) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Paul Matthews in 1991. Matthews Asia manages portfolios for institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations and other business entities around the world.

DWS Investments (UK) Ltd. (DWS UK) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Holding SE, ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK, NYSE: DB) in Germany. Created in the mid-1990s as a department within Deutsche Bank, the firm was founded in 2004. Formerly known as Deutsche Asset Management (UK) Ltd., the firm changed their name to DWS Investments UK Ltd. in 2018. DWS UK provides investment management services for retail, institutional and wealth management clients.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Investment Management) (BCV-IM) is the investment management division of State of Vaud’s Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX: BCVN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Lausanne. BCV-IM provides discretionary asset management services for institutional investors.

Man Group Investments Ltd. (MGI) is the asset management subsidiary of Man Investments Finance Ltd., which is ultimately owned by Man Group Plc (LON: EMG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as GLG Partners UK Ltd., the firm was founded in 1995 as the UK arm of Société Générale Asset Management SA in Paris. In 2009 they were acquired by GLG Partners, which was subsequently acquired by Man Group in 2010. Headquartered in London, MGI provides a comprehensive range of alternative, traditional long-only and hybrid investment products and services for public sector entities, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and high-net worth individuals.

GAM London Ltd. is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1966 and is a subsidiary of GAM (UK) Ltd., which is owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM; OTCMKTS: GMHLF) in Switzerland. GAM London provides a range of investment management services such as single manager funds, funds of hedge funds, discretionary portfolio management and structured investments, to private clients, charities, family offices, and institutional investors.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Singapore Ltd. (BNPAM Singapore) is the Singapore-based investment management subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP), a multinational universal bank and financial services holding company headquartered in France. Founded in 1968, BNPAM Singapore provides investment management services for both institutional and retail clients in Asia-Pacific.

Advanced Research Japan Co., Ltd. provides investment research. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 2006 by Tetsuro Ito. Tetsuro Ito has been the CEO since 2006.

Harvest Global Investments Ltd. (HGI) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based investment management subsidiary of Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. (HFM), an asset management company headquartered in China. Founded in 2008, HGI provides discretionary portfolio management services to their clients, sometimes with the assistance of HFM, serving as the investment adviser to pooled investment vehicles sponsored by other financial firms. They also provide investment advisory services on behalf of sophisticated institutional investors to separately managed accounts.