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China Investment Corp. (Investment Management) (CIC-IM) is the investment management division of state-owned China Investment Corp., which was founded in 2007 by the Ministry of Finance to hold, manage and invest their mandated assets to maximize shareholder value. Headquartered in Beijing, CIC-IM was established as a vehicle to diversify China's foreign exchange holdings and seek maximum returns for its shareholder within acceptable risk tolerance.

BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Ltd. (BNPP SEC ASIA) is the Hong Kong-based brokerage subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP), an international banking group headquartered in France. BNPP SEC ASIA provides electronic trading services to its clients, including its affiliates which take principal or riskless principal positons. Such services enable the access to, and execution of trades via, alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), or commonly known as dark pools, operated by other service providers or affiliates of the firm (Third Party ALPs).

China Investment Corp. (CIC) is a wholly state-owned investment institution which was established in 2007 under the Company Law of the People's Republic of China to hold, manage and invest their mandated assets to maximize shareholder's value. Headquartered in Beijing, CIC's activities include domestic investments in debt securities denominated in foreign currencies and other financial products denominated in foreign currencies; overseas investments in debt securities, stocks, funds and derivative instruments and other financial products; domestic and overseas equity investments; overseas investments through external fund managers; provision of loans through entrusted financial institutions; management of entrusted foreign exchange assets; establishment of equity investment funds and fund management companies as a promoter and other businesses approved by the relevant governmental authorities. The firm invests in domestic financial institutions primarily through their wholly-owned subsidiary, Central Huijin Investment Ltd. While they operate independently, CIC remains accountable to the State Council of the People's Republic of China and, ultimately, to the citizens of the People's Republic of China. Their investments are not limited to any particular sector, geography or asset class and include equity, fixed-income and alternative assets.

China Everbright Holdings Co. Ltd. provides investment banking, life insurance, and real estate development services. The company is based in Beijing, China. The Chinese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

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.

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.

Citigroup Global Markets Asia Ltd. (CGMA) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. They are a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Hong Kong Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Formerly known as Citi Smith Barney, the firm was reorganized in 2008 when Citigroup combined their brokerage and private banking businesses. CGMA offers stock trading services to various institutional investors.

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.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) is a financial institution that has been connecting worlds for 65 years. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and serves as the hub for corporate and commercial clients. The company's asset management division, DWS, is a market leader in Hong Kong with a broad product offering. Its corporate bank division is an established market leader in transaction banking, with a presence in 60 countries, including an extensive footprint in HK. The investment bank provides strategic advice to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on the bank’s traditional strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, and currencies, together with a focused equity capital markets business. The private bank focuses on private customers across all segments as well as business clients, and in HK, this division is represented by a highly competitive wealth manager. The Chinese company was founded in 1958, and its CEO is Werner Steinmüller.

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.

Polymer Capital Management (HK) Ltd. (Polymer Capital) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by Angus Wai in 2019 and is a subsidiary of Pacific Alliance Group Ltd., which is owned by PAG (Hong Kong). Polymer Capital provides investment advice or services for institutional investors.

Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman Sachs New Zealand Ltd. is a New Zealander company that specializes in selling premium domain names. Founded in 1988, the company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company's website, gs.co.nz, offers easy-to-remember domain names that can help increase online sales. Customers can request a non-binding and free offer for the domain name they are interested in, and quotations are usually made within 24 hours on weekdays. The company values customer privacy and only uses their data to answer price requests, without sharing it with third parties.

China Everbright Group Ltd. engages in the operation of financial business. Its business scope covers finance, investment, industrial, and technology segments. Its Finance division covers banking, securities, insurance, trust, fund, leasing, and futures businesses. Its Investment division provides asset management and investment services. Its Industrial division consists of environmental protection, travel, health, pension services, and real estate properties businesses. Its Technology division offers cloud payment platform, face recognition intelligent access control, and data intelligence analysis platform. The company was founded in on August 18, 1983 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance Co., Ltd. provides insurance products and services. It offers insurance including accident, life, healthcare, retirement and pension, and insurance and wealth management policies. The company was founded in April 22, 2002 and is headquartered in Tianjin, China.

ICBC International Research Ltd. (ICBC Research) is a broker/dealer subsidiary of ICBC International Holdings Ltd., which is owned by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (SHA: 601398). ICBC Research provides research reports to international investors. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (GS-Asia) is the Hong Kong-based brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd., ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1984, GS-Asia provides market insight, risk management and execution services to institutional clients which includes asset managers, hedge funds, banks and brokerages, pensions, endowments and foundations, corporations, and governments.

China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. It is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company was founded in 1986.

BOCOM International Securities Ltd. (BISL) is the wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of BOCOM International Holdings Co. Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (PK: BCMXY) in China. The firm was created in 2007 when BCOM Securities Co. Ltd., restructured and became BOCOM International Holdings Co., Ltd., establishing BOCOM International-Asia, BOCOM International Securities Ltd., and BOCOM International Asset Management Ltd. as wholly-owned subsidiaries, each specifically designed to focus on their unique businesses. Based in Hong Kong, BISL specializes in providing platforms for securities, futures, contracts trading and margin financing business activities. Clients can place trading instructions directly to investment advisors via designated telephone lines, including a secured on-line trading platform for both securities and futures contracts. As a member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the firm provides direct execution via the AMS/3 System to their clients for all Hong Kong listed shares.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities (Taiwan) Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company was founded in 1993. The CEO is Mu Ling Chao.

Keentech Group Ltd. provides investment holding services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Road Town, British Virgin Islands.

CITIC International Financial Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking and non-banking financial services. It also offers retail banking services such as savings and investments, loans, credit cards, insurance, business banking, and China banking. The company was founded in November 2002 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CITIC Group Corp. provides financial services. It operates through the following business segments: Financial and Non-financial. The Financial segment includes banking, securities, trust, and insurance. The Non-financial segment includes resources and energy, manufacturing, engineering contracting, and real estate and infrastructure. The company was founded by Yi Ren Rong in October 1979 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

CITIC Trust Co. Ltd. provides trust management and investment services. It offers different types of trust products. The company was founded in March, 1988 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Citic HK operates as a holding company with interests in the construction industry. The company is a holding company of CITIC Pacific Ltd., which provides civil facilities such as complex bridge, road and tunnel facilities to communications, power generation, environmental and aviation projects. The company is located in Hong Kong

CITIC Projects Management (HK) Ltd. provides project management services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Beijing, China.

China CITIC Bank International Ltd. provides financial solutions. It provides savings and investments, loans, credit card, insurance, and business banking services. The firm offers wealth management, personal banking, wholesale banking as well as global markets and treasury solutions. Its offices are located in Beijing, Shanghai and Macau. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong.