Graham E. Picken

HSBC Bank Plc provides commercial banking and financial services. It operates in four businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. The Retail Banking and Wealth Management business offers personal banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, savings and investments and insurance services. The Commercial Banking business offers financial products and services to enable them to operate efficiently and meet their business aspirations. The Global Banking and Markets business offers capital financing, transaction and advisory banking services, trade, research, securities services and global liquidity and cash management. The Global Private Banking business offers investment management, incorporating advisory, discretionary and brokerage, private wealth solutions, comprising trusts and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Derbyshire Building Society provides financial services relating to savings and investment needs for customers. The company is headquartered in Belper, the United Kingdom.

HICL Infrastructure Co. Ltd. is a closed-end investment company, which engages in the investment in infrastructure which is currently predominately in private finance initiatives and public private partnership companies. Its portfolio sectors include accommodation; education; fire, law, and order; health; transport; and water. The company was founded on March 29, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Skipton Building Society engages in the provision of mortgages, retirement planning, personal savings, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Skipton, the United Kingdom.

Skipton Group Holdings Ltd provides mortgage and investment services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Skipton, GB

First Direct Ltd. is a British financial services company that offers a range of products and services to its customers. These include a Cash ISA for tax-free savings, a Fixed Rate Savings Account with a guaranteed rate, personal loans and credit cards, savings accounts, and a Sharedealing service for buying and selling shares. Customers can also sign up for Paym to send and receive money using their mobile number. The private company has a transaction history policy and does not pressure customers to stay if they choose to leave.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, Forward Trust Group Ltd is a British company that specializes in asset based finance, which includes leasing, instalment credit, contract hire, and credit management services. The company is based in London, UK.

Connells Ltd. engages in the provision of real estate brokerage services. Its services include estate agency, auctions, land and planning, new homes, mortgage services, surveys and valuations, asset management, corporate lettings, and conveyancing. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Leighton Buzzard, the United Kingdom.

Hampshire Trust Bank Plc provides savings and specialist lending services. Its provides assistance to asset finance, property finance, commercial mortgages, personal savings, and corporate savings. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.