Masaru Okubo

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LSE: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues.

Chuo Mitsui Asset Management Co. Ltd. (CMAM) is a majority-owned subsidiary of The Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co. Ltd., part of Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8309). The frm was established in 1986 and is located in Tokyo. CMAM is the investment trust arm of the Chuo Mitsui Trust financial group, providing investment advisory services and investment trusts to corporate and private clients. The firm relies on investment advice from Chuo Mitsui Asset Trust and Banking for some of their portfolios.