David Peerless

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane SpA provides rail transportation services. It offers comprehensive railway transport works and services through its subsidiaries. The firm also develops other mobility and logistics projects. The company was founded on April 21, 1905 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

S&P Global Market Intelligence, Inc. provides integrated financial information and technology solutions. It provides data and analytics for global financial professionals. The firm works with different client firms, including investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

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

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Part of Core Pacific Group, Core Pacific Yamaichi Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is a financial advisory and consulting company based in Shanghai, China. The Chinese company provides services such as trading, fundraising activities, capital reorganization, and independent financial advisory consultation. The company offers diversified bond trading services and provide tailor-made financial planning analysis and investment and wealth management solutions to their customers. The company also provides real-time news, stock prices, and market index chart analysis. Edward Ding has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Highclere International Investors LLP (Highclere) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Highclere Investment Management Ltd. Highclere provides discretionary investment management services to investors based in the US through privately offered, unregulated collective investment schemes. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

SinoPac Securities Asia Ltd. is the China-based brokerage division of Hong Kong-based SinoPac Securities Asia Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SinoPac Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. (TPE: 2890) in Taiwan. Headquartered in Shanghai, the firm was founded in 1999 and their core activities include securities and futures trading. They strive to create value for customers and corporations by providing a broad range of financial products and services.

Cantillon Capital Management LLP (Cantillon UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Cantillon Capital Ltd., ultimately held by Cantillon Management LP in the US. The firm was established in 2003 and is based in London.

Founded in 1984, Insight Investment Funds Management Ltd. is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK.

Haitong International Research Ltd. (HTIRL) is an investment research firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd. (HKG: 0665), itself owned by Haitong Securities Co. Ltd. (SHA: 600837) in China. HTIRL provides fundamental research and analysis to retail, institutional and high net-worth clients. They aim to provide timely, value-added research on listed companies. The Haitong Research team covers around 25 companies from the Banking, Telecoms, IT, Media, Gaming and Retail sectors.

Negentropy Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ferruccio H. Ferrara in 2009. They are owned by Negentropy Investment Sevices Ltd., ultimately held by Blue Mountain Trust. Negentropy Capital manages Luxembourg-based funds regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

Nano-Tech SpA is an Italian company that develops, produces, and commercializes nano-based materials. The private company is based in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. Nano-Tech was founded in 2011 by Hussein Anmar and Patricia Barcala Domìnguez. The CEO is Giuseppe Galimberti.

Insight Investment Management Ltd. provides asset management solutions. It offers services across liability driven investment, fixed income, currency solutions, cash management, absolute return, multi-asset, and real assets, such as farmland. The company was founded on March 16, 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.