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ABN AMRO Investment Solutions SA (AAIS) is the wholly-owned French investment management subsidiary of Banque Neuflize OBC SA, ultimately held by state-owned ABN AMRO Group NV (GDR: ABN) in The Netherlands. Formerly known as Neuflize OBC Investissements SA, the firm was founded in 1998 when Asset Allocation Advisors, Neuflize OBC Asset Management and the financial management pole of Bank Neuflize OBC merged. In 2016, they changed their name to ABN AMRO Investment Solutions. Headquartered in Paris, AAIS provides multi-management, active equity management and asset allocation advisory services for private and institutional investors, third party distributors, private banks, financial advisors and family offices. They manage the NOBC flagship fund range and have access to ABN AMRO information and experts.

Candriam France SAS is the French asset management subsidiary of Candriam Luxembourg, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm was founded in 1996 as Dexia Asset Management SA. Headquartered in Paris, Candriam France provides portfolio management and advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, insurance companies, banking institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ellipsis Asset Management SA (Ellipsis AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. In 2022 Kepler Cheuvreux SA acquired the firm from Exane SA, a subsidiary of the BNP Paribas Group. Founded in 2011, the firm offers customized management services, in particular options overlay mandates to hedge equity portfolios or convertibles mandates and funds, for institutional investors, distributors, and multi-managers/structures. Ellipsis AM is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Alexander Square Partners Ltd (Alexander Square Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by David Symondson. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Evolem SAS (Evolem) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Bruno Rousset SAS founded in 1996 by Bruno Rousset. The firm is headquartered in France.

Spinecap SAS is an independent investment manager headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded by Nicolas Ducarre in 2017. Spinecap manages a unique evergreen fund that is open to professional investors only. Their investor base includes high net worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Rothschild Martin Maurel Monaco is a private banking firm headquartered in Monaco. The firm was formerly known as Martin Maurel Sella Banque Privée Monaco SAM. They are a subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. SCA (EPA: ROTH) in France. Rothschild Martin Maurel Monaco provides private banking services for entrepreneurs and families.

Substack, Inc. provides email newsletter that makes money from subscriptions through online. The company was founded by Christopher Best and Hamish Mckenzie and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Five Arrows Managers LLP (Five Arrows) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Rothschild Credit Management Ltd., ultimately held by Rothschild & Co. SCA (EPA: ROTH) in France. The firm was founded as Elgin Capital LLP in 2002 by Michael Clancy and Guillaume Bonpun. Headquartered in London, Five Arrows is a corporate credit risk specialist which provides investment management services to institutional and corporate clients, as well as to high-net worth private individuals and family offices.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (France) (AllianzGI-FR) is the French asset management division Allianz Global Investors GmbH, ultimately held by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV, ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Formerly known as AGF Asset Management, the firm was founded in 1997 by AGF-Assurance Générale de France, and was acquired by Allianz in 1997. Headquartered in Paris, AllianzGI-FR offers a range of proprietary French and European investment products as well as international products managed by other Allianz Global Investors branches worldwide for their clients such as French private individuals, AGF Group insurance companies, corporations, institutions and financial services providers such as e-brokers and intermediaries. Commitment to sustainable development is part of the firm's corporate culture. They have been involved in SRI since 2003 and participate actively is several French SRI Initiatives.

Ostrum Asset Management SA (Ostrum AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers International SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA's Natixis SA (Euronext: KN) in France. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1984 and provides a full range of active fixed-income and equity expertise, along with tailored insurance investment management solutions and alternative strategies for institutional clients, individual investors and distributors. Ostrum AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

OFI Asset Management SA (OFI AM) is the investment management subsidiary of OFI Holding, which is owned by Mutuelle Assurance Commerçants et Industriels France SA in France. Headquartered in Paris, OFI AM was founded in 1971 and offers tailored solutions and services to institutional clients and asset, French and international.

Natixis Investment Managers International SA (NIM International) is the asset management subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of BPCE SA's Natixis SA (Euronext: KN) in France. The firm was founded 1984 and previously known as Ostrum Asset Management. Headquartered in Paris, NIM International provides investment management and collective portfolio management services for institutional, retail and corporate clients.

Acofi Gestion SA is the financial services subsidiary of ACOFI SCA in France. Founded by Thibault de Saint Priest and Francois Delavenne in 1998, the firm is headquartered in Paris.

Lombard Odier Europe SA (France) is the French asset management division of Luxembourg-based Lombard Odier Europe SA, ultimately owned by Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA, an independent Swiss private bank which was founded in 1796. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was created in 2001 and specializes in portfolio management for private and institutional clients.

CIC Market Solutions SA is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Crédit Industriel et Commercial SA, ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel in France. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1991 and handles commercial market activities for corporate and professional investor clients of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale group. CIC Market Solutions also provides primary equity and bond market services and execution and sale on the capital markets.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management SA (EDRAM) is the asset management subsidiary of Edmond de Rothschild (France) SA, itself a subsidiary of Edmond de Rothschild SA in France. The firm was founded in 1985 and previously known as Gestion Saint Honoré. Headquartered in Paris, EDRAM is a multi-specialist expert in managing equities, corporate debt, asset allocation and sovereign debt, quantitative management, infrastructure debt and overlay and benefits from the stable and independent family shareholding structure of their parent company. They are a socially responsible investor which aims to integrate environmental, social and governance factors in an investment approach that adds value in these areas.

Part of Rothschilds Continuation Holdings AG, Risk Based Investment Solutions Ltd. develops risk-based portfolio allocation models and indices. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2013.

SCOR Investment Partners SE (SCOR IP) is the asset management subsidiary of SCOR SE (EPA: SCR) in France. The firm is headquartered in Paris and was founded in 2008. SCOR IP provides investment advisory services and investment strategies in loans, credit and convertible bonds and insurance-linked securities.