Alex Ryan

UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC (UBS AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as UBS Global Asset Management (Americas), Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas, Inc., ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SIX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS AM provides investment products and services to corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions and advisors, central banks, charities, foundations and individual investors around the world.

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).

Panmure Gordon (UK) Ltd. (PGL) is the stockbroking subsidiary of Panmure Gordon & Co. Ltd. in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2003 and provides corporate finance advice, distributes and trades securities and produces investment research to UK small and mid-cap corporates and investment companies. PGL has access to capital markets via a range of equity and equity-linked products such as IPOs, accelerated book buildings, placings, rights issues, and bought deals. The firm's institutional equities department provides UK-focused research, sales and trading services to institutional investors in the UK, US and Europe.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc engages in credit-financing services. Its financial areas include business finance, consumer finance, credit management, re-insurance services, and automobile leasing. The company was founded on April 21, 1982 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc. (BNPP AM USA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1972 as Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc. (FFTW). In 2015, FFTW’s affiliated US registered investment advisor, BNP Paribas Asset Management Inc., was merged into FFTW. FFTW was re-branded as BNP Paribas Asset Management USA, Inc. in 2017. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management USA Holdings, Inc. (BNPP AM), part of International Financial Services division of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) (BNPP). BNPP AM USA provides customized investment management services to institutional clients. They also provide non-discretionary investment management activities and/or act as collateral manager for structured products such as CDOs and CLOs.

NewDay Cards Ltd. provides co-branded credit and store cards for retailers. It offers aqua and marbles credit cards to individuals in the underserved market. The firm also offers credit cards direct to consumers who find it hard to get credit from the high street banks and conventional card issuers. The company was founded by Richard Langstaff in September 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

CQS (UK) LLP (CQS) is a Great Britain-based alternative investment management firm headquartered in London. In 2024, the firm was acquired by Manulife Investment Management Ltd., a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp., in Canada from CQS Cayman LP. The firm was founded by Michael Hintze in 1999 as a global multi-strategy asset management firm. CQS offers a range of strategies and bespoke solutions in multi-strategy, convertibles, asset-backed securities, credit, loans, and equities.

Capital One (Europe) Plc issues credit card. It also provides retail financial services. The company is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, Firstdirect Bank is a bank that provides banking services. The British company was founded by Paul Robert Gratton.

Darlington Building Society provides mortgages, savings, and home insurance. The company is headquartered in County Durham, the United Kingdom.

Retail Money Market Ltd. operates an online platform which provides investment advisory services. The company was founded by Rhydian Lewis and Peter Behrens in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Hampden & Co. Plc is a British private banking company that offers exceptional service, expertise, and advice to personal and professional clients. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and provides banking expertise to clients across the region. In addition to banking services, Hampden & Co. also offers bespoke insurance solutions through Hiscox Private Client and works with clients' other professional advisers to provide appropriate tax advice for their property investments. Founded by David Nabarro, the company has been led by CEO Graeme Thomas Hartop since 2013.

NewDay Ltd. provides consumer credit financial services. Its own brand products include aqua, marbles, and Opus. The company was founded in September 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

County Durham Community Foundation provides grants to support various community initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Durham, UK. The British company was founded in 1995. The CEO is Michelle Cooper.

Part of CelsiusPro AG, Global Parametrics Holding Co. Ltd. operates as a holding British company with interests in investment advisory and related management activities. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2016. The CEO is Angus Kirk. Global Parametrics Holding Co. was acquired by CelsiusPro AG on September 06, 2023.

Graphene Composites USA, Inc. engages in the provision of nano-materials technology to create products from graphene and aerogel. The company is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Graphene Composites Ltd. is a world leader in advanced materials engineering. The company is based in Sedgefield, UK. The British company's ethos, "GC for Good," drives them to work with partners to create life-enhancing products. GC Innovation offers platform technology to brands to solve key challenges and bring breakthrough products to market rapidly. The company pioneers advanced materials engineering and pairs subject matter expertise with proven commercial acumen to help tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Graphene Composites was founded in 2016 by Carol Jarvest and Sandy Winthrop Chen, with Sandy Winthrop Chen serving as the CEO since then.