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Founded in 1973, BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd. is a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. that provides fund management services. The company is based in London, UK.

BlackRock International Ltd. (BIL) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of BlackRock Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Edinburgh and manages assets for institutional clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles and US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. BIL is socially responsible investors which has mandates that explicitly address social, ethical, or environmental considerations.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides its clients with legal services. The firm offers services to areas including consumer, financial, government and non-profit, health care, industrial, and technology. The company was founded by Claude Serra in 1931 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kreos Capital Management (UK) Ltd (Kreos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Israel, Sweden, Jersey and Luxembourg.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP provides legal services. The law firm specializes in business law & advises corporations, financial institutions, and governments around the world. Its practice areas include antitrust & competition, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, tax, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The company was founded on August 1, 2000 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Everi Payments, Inc. provides cash access products and related services. Its products and services offers gaming establishment patrons access to cash through ATM cash withdrawals, point-of-sale debit card transactions, credit card cash advances, check verification and warranty services and Western Union money transfers. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Exponent Private Equity LLP (Exponent Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Chris Graham, Richard Campin, Hugh Richards and Tom Sweet-Escott. The firm is headquartered in London, 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.

Bank for International Settlements engages in the provision of financial banking services. It supports other central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation, and acts as a bank for the central banks. It offers a forum for dialogue and cooperation, a platform for responsible innovation and knowledge-sharing, and analysis and insights on core policies, and financial services. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.

DNB Bank ASA (United Kingdom) is the UK-based brokerage division of DNB Bank ASA, which is owned by DNB ASA (OTCMKTS: DNHBY) in Norway. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1971 and offers full service execution services for retail and corporate clients.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (BlackRock UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1964 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, BlackRock UK manages a range of investment products for various UK and continental European clients including defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, insurance companies, educational and nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and individual and families.

SIH ACA Topco LP is a governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services. SIH ACA Topco is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company empowers clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business by integrating advisory, managed services, and distribution solutions with their ComplianceAlpha® regulatory technology platform. The company has a team of former regulators and practitioners with a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. The company was founded in 2002, and Patrick Michael Olson has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

BlackRock Private Equity Partners (BlackRock PEP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of BlackRock Alternative Investors founded in 1999 by Russell Steenberg. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

The British Museum Friends Ltd. is a company that is based in London, UK. The private company's main focus is on providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and learn about human history and culture. With a collection of over two million artifacts, the British Museum offers a unique experience for those interested in history and culture.

Schweizerische Nationalbank (Investment Portfolio) (SNB-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Schweizerische Nationalbank (SW: SNBN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Zurich. SNB-IP manages the assets of the Swiss National Bank, consisting of foreign currency, gold and Swiss francs, as determined by the established monetary order and the requirements of monetary policy.

CareerFoundry GmbH provides online programs for vocational tech skills. Its courses include web, and iOS developer, UX, and UI designer. The company was founded by Raffaela Rein and Martin Ramsin in 2013 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Ltd. is a leading provider of investment management services. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. iShares, a subsidiary of BlackRock Asset Management Ireland, offers a diverse range of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with over 1300 funds and US$3.12 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2023. The Irish company's funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock. iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. The company provides investors with opportunities across markets to meet their evolving needs.

Vantage Infrastructure Ltd (Vantage Infrastructure) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in London.

Sprints Capital Management Ltd (Sprints Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Per Henrik Persson. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., BlackRock UK Holdco 2 Ltd. functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2019.