Michael Browne

Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.

Sofaer Global Research (UK) LLP (SGR-UK) is the diversified alternative investment subsidiary of Castle Harbour Securities LLP in Great Britain. Established in 2000, the firm is headquartered in London and specializes in hedge fund management.