Karine Desaulty Devillers

HSBC Global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (HSBC-GAM HK) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm originated in 1973 as a banking branch and became part of HSBC Asset Management in 1994. The current firm, formerly known as HSBC Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd., was founded in 2005 when the group's investment management business was reorganized. HSBC-GAM HK provides investment management services to corporate clients, private individuals and institutions.

Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the brokerage subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (XP: ACA), ultimately held by Rue de la Boetie SAS in France. Formerly known as Calyon Corporate & Investment Bank SA, created in 2004 by the transfer of Crédit Lyonnais' Corporate and Investment Banking division to Crédit Agricole Indosuez, Crédit Agricole CIB is based in Courbevoie and provides large corporate and institutional clients with a range of products and services through their Coverage and Investment Banking, Equity Brokerage and Derivatives, Fixed Income Markets and Structured Finance divisions.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (AXA-IM Paris) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Headquartered in Puteaux, the firm traces their origins to 1994 when the AXA Group created the AXA Asset Management division. In 1997, the division was renamed AXA Investment Managers. AXA-IM Paris has a network of investment centers worldwide which cater to institutional investors, distributors and AXA Group insurance firms. They are a socially responsible investor which offers SRI funds and integrates ESG criteria into their investment processes.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe SAS (BNP Paribas France) is the investment management subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1980. BNP Paribas France provides discretionary and pooled investment management for French and international private individuals, companies and institutions.

Crédit Mutuel Asset Management SA (CM-AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a subsidiary of Groupe Crédit Mutuel Centre Est Europe SA, ultimately held by Confederation Nationale Crédit Mutuel SA. CM-AM offers a complete range of funds to various investors.

LBP AM SA (LBP AM) is an asset manager headquartered in Paris, France. Formerly known as La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, the firm was founded in 1988 through the joint venture between Aegon Asset Management and La Banque Postale. LBP AM offers a complete, customized portfolio management solution and services for institutional investors.

Carmignac Gestion SA is an independent French asset management firm which was founded by Edouard Carmignac and Eric Helderlé in 1989. Headquartered in Paris, the firm is a fund management specialist, with particular expertise in emerging markets. Their clients include institutions, high-net worth individuals and retail investors. Carmignac is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

Exane SA (Broker) (Exane) is the brokerage division of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of Verner Investissements SAS in France. Established in 2004 as a joint venture between BNP Paribas and Verner Investissements, the firm is based in Paris and specializes in European equity research and broking activities. Exane has research centers in Paris and London which are supported by a team of economists and strategists.

Amundi Asset Management SA (Investment Management) (Amundi-IM) is the investment management division of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue la Boétie’s Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. It was founded in 2010 when the asset management operations of Crédit Agricole SA and Société Générale merged. Headquartered in Paris, the firm develops products for institutional clients and third-party distributors and has ties with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, institutional funds and corporate funds. They have distribution agreements with platforms in Europe and Asia. Amundi-IM is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Société Générale Gestion SA (S2G) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris. They are the successor to SGAM-Société Générale Asset Management SA, founded in 1997 to take over the asset management activities of Société Générale. In 2009 SGAM absorbed their alternative management subsidiary, Barep Asset Management SA. S2G has specific expertise in employee savings plan management and manages discretionary accounts as well as a range of comingled products. Their clients are French companies and institutions, including associations.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (Investment Management) (AXA IM) is the structured finance division of AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS) in France. Created in 2000, the firm is a dedicated buy-side platform which is organized into investment teams specializing in managing structured finance products including corporate credit, structured credit invest, asset backed securities and insurance linked securities for a range of clients including pension funds, corporations, governments, institutions and insurance companies. Their Responsible Investment team utilizes AXA Investment Managers' multi-expert model and RI Search© to conducts ESG research that informs investment decision-making and active stewardship practices.

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (Private Banking) (HSBC GAM PB) is the private banking division of HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA) in Great Britain. Originally founded in 1998 and formerly known as Louvre Gestion SA, the firm was acquired by HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA in 2012. They manage assets for high-net worth individuals and institutions and operate with HSBC private banking entities worldwide, as well as with HSBC Global Asset Management and HSBC Alternative Investment Ltd. HSBC GAM PB is headquartered in Courbevoie. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and provide a range of private banking services including asset allocation, portfolio advisory, discretionary management and wealth management.

Monceau Asset Management SAS (Monceau AM) is an independent portfolio management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 2014 as Vestathena SAS. Monceau AM manages open funds.