James F. Brace

Knowles Electronics Holdings, Inc. offers a range of micro-acoustic, electro-mechanical and related technology platforms. The firm serves military, medical and security industries. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

KoolSpan, Inc. develops hardware-based encryption and security applications. It protects data and voice communications over network-connected devices and the foundation for KoolSpan encryption is TrustChip, a hardware-based security platform delivered through a secure microSD processor. The company was founded by Jeffrey Mose, Rick Gutowski and Anthony C. Fascenda in 2003 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

CMC Markets UK Plc provides on-line financial trading services. It offers contracts for difference, financial spread betting and foreign exchange trading services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Sivantos, Inc. manufactures hearing instruments. The firm offers hearing aids, hearing instruments technologies, digital hearing instruments, binaural hearing systems, digital aids, accessories, and wireless enhancement for hearing instruments. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.

Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. develops thin films of ultrananocrystalline diamond technology. The firm develops and applies diamond films for electronic, mechanical, industrial and biomedical applications. Its products include UNCD Wafers, UNCD Components, Diamonox Cells, UNCD Probes and UNCD Sensor Substrates. The company was founded by Neil D. Kane, John Carlisle and Orlando Auciello in December 2003 and is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Qualtré, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the development of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems based motion sensor solutions for consumer electronics. Its product is bulk acoustic wave. The company was founded by Farrokh Ayazi and Mehran Mehregany in 2008 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of sustainable communities whose mission is to be the market leader in the design and delivery of sustainable housing and mixed use communities. Their aim to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, both now and in the future, by providing better homes, work places, retail and leisure spaces. Its ongoing emphasis on environmentally responsible housing and commitment to deliver truly low carbon sustainable schemes is evidenced by an ever increasing development portfolio. Its vision and values in design, customer service, innovation and environmental stewardship equip the Group well to lead in the complex and challenging process of delivering communities both now and in the future.

Fitch Ratings Ltd. (FRL) is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, Inc., ultimately held by The Hearst Family Trust in the US. FRL provides research and specialized ratings of services to residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and managed funds. They also publish quantitatively based ratings such as Q-IFS ratings.

Clydesdale Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking, private banking and business banking. The company was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom..

Yorkshire Bank PLC provides commercial banking services. The company's services include deposit accounts, credit cards, mortgages, personal, auto loans, financial planning, investment management, and online banking services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

RBC Europe Ltd. is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada Holdings UK Ltd., which is owned by Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY) in Canada. RBC Europe provides wealth management, retirement planning, wealth strategies, annuities, insurance and credit solutions to wealthy clients and their families, and institutional clients.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada Holdings UK Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK.

BlueBay Asset Management LLP (dba RBC BlueBay) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was established in 2001 and manages hedge funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients and high-net worth individuals. RBC BlueBay is a socially responsible investor and signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

RBC Europe Ltd. is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer subsidiary of RBC Europe Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1970 and provides a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors. The firm is active in several markets, exchanges, and electronic trading platforms.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

Aviva Investors Asia Pte Ltd. is the asset management subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm is headquartered in Singapore and formerly known as Morley Fund Management (Singapore) Ltd. Aviva Investors Asia provides investment management services to individual and institutional clients.

Aviva Investors Global Services Limited Sucursal En España is an investment company. It is engaged in providing investment advisory services for institutional clients. The company was founded on February 20, 2009 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Federated Hermes Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Federated Holdings UK II Ltd., which is ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Hermes Fund Managers Ltd. Headquartered in London, Federated Hermes provides specialized capabilities across equity, fixed income and private markets, in addition to multi-asset strategies and proven liquidity-management solutions to investors around the world.

Rexton, Inc. is an American medical devices company that specializes in providing hearing aid technology services.

Aon UK Ltd. provides risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital and management consulting services. Its solutions include actuarial risk assessment, affinity groups, analytics and technical services, Brexit navigator, captive and insurance management, casualty risk control, casualty risk management, claims consulting, enterprise risk management, and facultative reinsurance. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Scottish Financial Enterprise is the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry. Scottish Financial Enterprise is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company has a diverse membership ranging from small, locally-based fintechs to international companies with substantial operations in Scotland. The private company's history dates back to the enlightenment period when banking was growing rapidly in many European cities.

Pacific Investments Management Ltd. provides multi-asset fund management encompassing real estate, traditional, absolute return strategies to offers investors. The company was founded on May 11, 1983 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Dover Fluids, Inc. focuses on handling of critical fluids across the oil and gas, retail fueling, chemical, hygienic, and industrial end-markets. It produces and delivers specialized equipment to transfer and dispense fuels and fluids. The company was founded on July 12, 2012 and is headquartered in Downers Groove, IL.

Maple Bluebell Ltd. provides financial services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, BlueBay Asset Management International Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management and advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2004.

Dundee Heritage Trust is a registered charity that was formed in 1985 to preserve and interpret Dundee's industrial past. The non-profit company operates under Dundee Industrial Heritage Limited and is dedicated to the guardianship, preservation, and portrayal of the city's heritage. The company is based in Dundee, UK. The British company has an online shop that offers gifts with a sense of history, and every purchase helps with the ongoing conservation of their collections, including the Royal Research Ship Discovery.

Pancreatic Cancer Action is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of early diagnosis on pancreatic cancer. It focuses on raising awareness, fundraising, and events. The company was founded by Ali Stunt in 2010 and is headquartered in Oakhanger, the United Kingdom.

Part of Daiwa Securities Group, Inc., Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd. is a brokerage firm. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1980. The CEO is Megan Christine McDonald.

Maple Rocket Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1997.