Elita Lai

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. provides banking, financial products and services to retail, small business, corporate and institutional clients. It operates its business through the following segments: Australia Retail and Commercial; Institutional; New Zealand; Pacific; and Technology, Services and Operations and Group Centre. The Australia segment comprises the retail and corporate and commercial business units which provides products and services to consumer and private banking customers in Australia via the branch network, mortgage specialists, the contact centres, a variety of self-service channels and and third party brokers; and banking services including traditional relationship banking and financial solutions through managers focusing on privately owned small, medium, and large enterprises as well as the agricultural businesses. The Institutional segment refers to the transaction banking, loans and specialised finance and markets solutions. The New Zealand segment refers to the retail and commercial business units. The Pacific segment offers products and services to retail customers, small to medium-sized enterprises, institutional customers and governments located in the Pacific Islands. The Technology, Services and Operations, and Group Centre segment provides support to the operating divisions including technology, operations, shared services, property, risk management, financial management, strategy, marketing, human resources and corporate affairs; as well as group treasury, shareholder functions, enablement functions and minority investments in Asia. The company was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Docklands, Australia.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Founded in 1985, Barclays Capital Asia Ltd. is a Chinese brokerage services company. Part of Barclays PLC, the company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CSHK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; ADR: CS) in Switzerland. CSHK provides corporate and institutional investors with sales, trading, financing, prime services, and market-making in global equities, as well as equities-related securities, options, futures, risk management, and hedging products. Their client-focused platform offers issuer and investor clients access to distribution, trading, and origination capabilities across various markets globally.

Merrill Lynch Far East Ltd. is the stockbroking subsidiary of Merrill Lynch HK Services Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm was founded in 2003 and offers a broad range of brokerage services to institutional investors.

CLSA Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based institutional brokerage subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), a full-service investment bank headquartered in China. Founded in 1986, the firm provides sales and execution services to global investors and corporates.

Macquarie Capital Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based securities brokerage arm of Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG), a global financial services group headquartered in Australia. Macquarie Capital offers brokerage services to various investors.

China International Capital Corp. Ltd. (Broker) (CICC) is the brokerage division of China International Capital Corp. Ltd. which was established in 1995 as a strategic partnership between Chinese and international financial institutions and corporations. Headquartered in Beijing, CICC was the first joint venture investment bank in China. The firm's core business departments were investment banking, capital markets, sales & trading, research, fixed-income and asset management. CICC offers a range of brokerage services to international and domestic institutional and individual investors. In 2007 the firm set up a wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in private equity investments and focusing on buyout opportunities within China.

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

Part of Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd., Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. is a financial services company based in Taipei, Taiwan. Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co. is committed to innovation in products and services, using artificial intelligence and big data technology to provide intelligent stock selection and order placement tools, creating a one-stop mobile service for purchasing, and actively expanding business in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, with the aim of becoming the leading securities firm in Asia for Chinese people. The Taiwanese company also offers regular and fixed purchases of US stocks, with a maximum handling fee of only $1, making it easy for customers to become international shareholders. The company was founded in 1961. Vincent Chen has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Kingsway Financial Services Group Ltd. (Research Firm) (Kingsway-Research) is the investment research division of Kingsway Financial Services Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd. (HKG: 0188), a financial services company headquartered in Hong Kong. Kingsway-Research provides research with a focus on the Hong Kong and Chinese markets to individual clients, corporate clients as well as institutional clients. The firm delivers high quality reports, actively looks for undervalued/under-researched situations with considerable upside potential. They focus on regional economics and covers small to mid-cap companies.

UBS Securities Co. Ltd. is the Chinese brokerage subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Beijing, the firm was founded in 2006 as Beijing Securities Co. Ltd. They provide securities brokerage services to domestic corporate and institutional clients, and qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII).

Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd. (Merrill Lynch-Asia Pacific) is the financial management subsidiary of Merrill Lynch HK Services, Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. Based in Hong Kong, the firm provides financial management and advisory services.

UBS Securities Asia Ltd. (UBS Asia) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of UBS AG, which is owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. UBS Asia provides corporate and institutional clients which include intermediary and alternative asset managers with financial advisory services, access to the world's capital markets and securities products and research in the field of equity, fixed-income, rates, foreign exchange, energy and metals.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Tokyo Branch) is a banking services provider based in Tokyo, Japan.

China International Capital Corp. (Hong Kong) Securities Ltd. (CICC HK) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of China International Capital Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is owned by China International Capital Corp. Ltd. (HKG: 3908; OTCMKTS: CNICF) in China. CICC HK provides comprehensive sales and trading as well as research services to global institutional investors.

Part of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., Jefferies (Singapore) Ltd. is a leader in investment banking, offering sector expertise in mergers & acquisitions, recapitalization, capital markets, and corporate broking. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Jefferies offers an intensive investment banking internship program that is designed to assist students in navigating a successful career in finance. Jefferies offers deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, wealth and asset management. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Eastburg Brent Douglas.

Beijing Gao Hua Securities Co., Ltd. is a financial services company based in Beijing, China. and has subsidiaries in China. The company's description is written in Chinese, but it appears to offer a range of financial services, including securities trading, investment banking, and asset management. The private company's website includes information about its history, services, and team, as well as news and research reports. The company was founded in 2004, and Xing Zhang has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Morgan Stanley Asia Ltd. (MSA) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSA provides institutional securities such as equities, fixed income, derivatives and research.

Standard Chartered Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Standard Chartered HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is owned by Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN), a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, UK. Standard Chartered HK offers online securities trading services.

Perennial Investment Partners Ltd. (Hong Kong) (Perennial-Hong Kong) is the Hong Kong-based investment division of Perennial Investment Partners Ltd. (Perennial), ultimately owned by Insignia Financial Ltd. (ASX: IFL), a financial services company headquartered in Australia. The Perennial-Hong Kong office comprises members of the Perennial Real Estate boutique, with all enquiries typically coming through the firm's Sydney office first. Perennial Real Estate was founded in 2006 in a joint venture between Perennial Investment Partners Ltd. and Perennial Real Estate investment staff.

Jefferies Hong Kong Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, which is owned by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. Jefferies Hong Kong is a client-focused full-service sales, trading and capital markets platform across all equity and fixed income securities. They provide an array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch Securities (Taiwan) Ltd. is a brokerage service provider. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Merrill Lynch Securities (Taiwan was founded in 2008.

Prudent Investors Network, Inc. (Prudent Investors) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lake Forest, California. Founded in 2003, Prudent Investors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to fiduciaries, individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and other institutions.

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. (Broker) (HSBC-Broker) is the brokerage division of The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. in Hong Kong. Their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA), a multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in London, UK. HSBC-Broker provides securities brokerage services to their clients.

China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CR Hong Kong) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of China Renaissance Holdings Ltd. (HKG: 1911) in China. CR Hong Kong provides a full suite of services that covers investment banking, securities sales and trading, equity research, and more.

Brilliance Asset Management Ltd. provides investment advice. The Chinese company was founded by Lin Shi, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

UBS Investment Bank is a Chinese financial services company that offers wealth management, asset management, and investment banking services to private clients, intermediaries, and institutional investors. UBS Investment Bank is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company provides advisory services, research, and access to capital markets for corporate and institutional clients. UBS Investment Bank is committed to providing specialized advice, insights, and execution to its clients while contributing to society and maintaining a positive work environment. The company recently acquired Credit Suisse and is focused on creating superior value for its clients, shareholders, and employees.

Futec International Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding Chinese company. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and has subsidiaries in the Cayman Islands. The CEOs of the company are Kwok Wing Yau and Shuen Kong Liu.

Hi Bruno SAS is a French company that offers a free remunerated account that helps users save money by taking into account their expenses. The company is based in Marseille, France. The company assists users in managing their money with ease and allows them to gradually set aside funds and access their salary whenever they want. The company was founded by Florent Robert, Louis Chavane. Florent Robert has been the CEO since incorporation.

TF International Securities Group Ltd. (TF International) is the brokerage subsidiary of Tianfeng Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 601162). The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong and was founded in 2016. TF International provides investment and financing solutions to their clients.

Modular Space Group Ltd. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of flooring products and provision of installation services. It offers carpet tiles, broadloom carpets, self-levelling flooring, area rugs, and step lighting. The company was founded on January 2, 2018 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Ondorse SAS is a French company that provides a scalable way to verify businesses, helping compliance, operations, and tech teams run best-in-class onboarding, risk, and fraud management. The company is based in Paris, France and was founded in 2021 by Florent Robert, Aymeric Boëlle. The company offers a single API to integrate KYB and KYC data to all your systems, allowing you to distribute identity, risk, and compliance data throughout your organization.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Capital (Asia Pacific) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.