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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.

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.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Gulf International Bank (UK) Ltd. (GIB UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1978 and formerly known as Al-Bank Al-Saudi Al-Alami Ltd. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf International Bank B.S.C., which was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1975. GIB-UK primarily provides portfolio management services to separate accounts of institutions and pension plans.

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.

Clydesdale Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking, private banking and business banking. The company was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom..

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.

Part of Virgin Money UK Plc, CYB Investments Ltd. is a company that provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Leeds, UK.

Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd. provides investment management services. The firm operates as fund management group for private and institutional investors. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

BP Group Plc operates as a holding company. The firm operates through its subsidiaries and provides exploration and production, refining and marketing of petroleum, natural gas, power, renewables, and other related products. The company is located in London, UK

Winterflood Investment Trusts recently held their Annual Investment Companies Conference where speakers from leading investment trust management groups discussed the prospects for their respective asset classes. The event took place in person at the Drapers' Hall in the City, marking the first time since 2020. The British company specializes in investment trusts and provides a platform for investment in various asset classes such as bonds, infrastructure, and logistics property. Commercial property capital values have improved slightly in Q1 2023, according to CBRE reports. The presentation slides from the conference are available for viewing, along with short video interviews with the managers.

Denholm Oilfield Services Ltd. provides oil and gas services. The firm offers asset maintenance, decontamination, decommissioning, energy logistics, electrical and installation, heavy and light fabrication, metrology and calibration, precision engineering, machining and welding, valve sales, management, repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

United Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of funding facilities for individuals and businesses. It offers a wide range of short and medium term funding solutions, which include asset finance, bridging finance, development finance, motor finance, specialized mortgages, and structured finance. The firm also offers deposit accounts for individuals, businesses and charities. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BNP Paribas Asset Management UK Ltd. (BNPP AM UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. BNPP AM UK provides customized investment management services to institutional clients, wholesale clients and collective investment schemes.

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.

Part of Baillie Gifford & Co. Ltd., the British company provides fund management services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 1979.

Virgin Money Plc operates as a retail bank. It offers savings, investments, mortgages, credit and prepaid cards, travel insurance, home insurance and life insurance. The company was founded by Richard Branson in 1995 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is a UK-based charity that focuses on providing specialist support to those affected by pancreatic cancer. The British company offers a support line that can be reached at no cost, and invest in research to drive awareness and change. Diana Jupp has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2017.

Hambro Perks Ltd. (Hambro Perks) is independent private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Dominic Perks and Rupert Hambro. The firm is headquartered in London.

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

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.

2Xideas AG is an independent, partner-owned investment firm headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2013 and manages two Luxembourg UCITS and SIF fund for qualified investors.