Maxine A. Cuffe

AMUS actively manages portfolios within client investment guidelines using discretion to meet client objectives. The firm utilizes qualitative and quantitative research and inputs in their investment strategies. Their portfolio construction process is a combination of top-down decisions at a portfolio level and bottom-up decisions taken in the regional portfolio by the local specialist credit managers. Active risk management is fully integrated into the firm’s investment process.

HSBC-GAM HK’s investment approach combines top-down asset allocation with bottom-up sector and security selection and is primarily based on the range of funds managed within the parent group. Research is shared within HSBC. The firm manages country specialist equity funds, focused on Asian countries including China and India, seeking to invest in companies with growth potential, a competitive edge on export markets, quality management, a favorable regulatory environment and access to low-cost labor and raw materials.

AAI is an active, research-driven manager which employs bottom-up asset analysis combined with a macroeconomic view to seek market mispricing opportunities and provide investors with superior returns. Their overall investment approach is anchored by their fundamental research and in-house expertise across asset classes including UK and international equities, real estate, bonds and cash. The firm typically adopts a long-term investment horizon when selecting equities, basing their investment decisions on in-house criteria and focusing on the firm's prospects over a five-year horizon. For government bonds, they utilize top-down analysis and a combination of bottom-up and macroeconomic research for corporate bonds.

Threadneedle AM offers a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions that covers global, regional and domestic markets and asset classes. The firm aims to deliver consistent, sustainable returns for their clients.

HSBC Private Banking is a conservative investment manager that focuses on capital preservation through long-term investing by using the principles of diversification and strategic asset allocation. The firm's discretionary investment strategy follows a top-down approach. They look for higher returns while minimizing risk. Macro-economic analysis is used for their bond investment process. Equities are selected based on key trends and expected returns. Hedge funds are designed to follow absolute return strategies with the aim of increasing returns and lowering volatility.

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HFS applies a unified, disciplined investment approach that is consistent over time. The firm’s investment strategy emphasizes quality, risk control, consistency and discipline. Security selection is based on a bottom-up value approach.

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc /Real Assets/ is an active manager.