Mike Webb

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

MEPC (1946) Ltd. provides real estate services. It focuses on portfolio of business, science parks and factory outlets. The firm’s parks serve national and international businesses and industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Troy Asset Management Ltd. (Troy) is a privately owned, independent investment boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2000 by the late Lord Weinstock and Sebastian Lyon. Troy manages a range of funds and investment trusts for family offices, wealth managers, investment advisers, charities and endowments. Their management is incentivized through personal investment in the funds.

Chelverton Asset Management Ltd. (Chelverton) is the specialist fund management subsidiary of Chelverton Asset Management Holdings Ltd. in Great Britain. Headquartered in Bath, the firm was founded by David A. Horner in 1998 to provide the investment management for the investment trust Chelverton Growth Trust PLC. Chelverton provides a range of investment products and services to professional investors, financial intermediaries, institutional investors and family offices.

Bank of Scotland Plc provides banking and financial services. Its services include current accounts, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans to personal and business banking customers; and lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management and debt capital markets services to commercial customers. The company was founded on July 17, 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Rathbone Investment Management Ltd. (RIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Rathbone Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in Liverpool and was founded in 1979. RIM manages portfolios for US resident individuals, trusts, charities and pensions. They also provide individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners, primarily in Great Britain.

Part of Witan Investment Trust Plc, Witan Investment Services Plc invests in collective wisdom with Witan. The company is based in London, UK. The British company is a one-stop shop for equity investment selected by a diverse range of trusted experts. The CEO of the company is Graham N. Hunnisett.

The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Bar of England & Wales represents barristers in England and Wales. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Norges Bank Investment Management (UK) (NBIM UK) is the Great Britain-based sovereign wealth management arm of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which is owned by Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway. Headquartered in London, NBIM UK was founded in 2000 to invests the international assets of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, often referred to as the Norwegian oil fund.

The Shareholder Executive provides shareholding advisory services to the government. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded by Richard D. Gillingwater.

Strategic Investment Board Ltd. provides project support and advice for educational, research, and tourism initiatives. SIB has helped deliver various projects over the past decade, including a broadband infrastructure project and the development of a new integrated transport hub at Great Victoria Street. The private company is based in Belfast, UK. The British company helps the government deliver infrastructure projects on time and on budget. The company offers financial information, procurement, contracts, and financial audit services. Brett Hannam has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

The Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy is a child psychotherapeutic training and research institute that provides specialist 24/7 treatment and therapeutic education for severely traumatized children with complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The institute is attached to Childhood First, a charity for severely traumatized children. The British company is known for pioneering best practice in specialist clinical psychotherapeutic care to nurture and rehabilitate acutely disturbed children and young people. The institute offers a fully immersive clinical training and IST training programs that provide a practice-based training for professionals caring for children and young people with complex emotional and psychological needs. The company was founded in 1983 by Stephen Blunden, who has been the CEO since 1983.

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is a professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in risk management education, training, and professional development. The British company provides risk management advice, guidance, and mentoring to individuals and organizations to improve their capabilities, competencies, and ultimately performance. With a network of members and affiliates, IRM equips individuals and organizations with the skills and knowledge to manage risk effectively in today's complex business environment. The CEO of the non-profit company is Ian Livsey.

BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (BlackRock UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1964 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, BlackRock UK manages a range of investment products for various UK and continental European clients including defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, insurance companies, educational and nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and individual and families.

The Cove Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of restaurant services. The company was founded on April 8, 2019 and is headquartered in Truro, the United Kingdom.

Quilter Cheviot Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Quilter Cheviot Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Quilter Plc (LON: QLT) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 as Quilter Goodison & Co. In 2013, they merged with Cheviot Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Quilter Cheviot provides bespoke investment portfolios for individuals and families for generations.

Coutts & Co AG (Coutts) is the Swiss private banking subsidiary of Coutts Group, itself a subsidiary of State-owned Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LSE: RBS) in Great Britain. Coutts is headquartered in Zurich with offices throughout Switzerland as well as in Hong Kong, Singapore, Monaco, the Middle East and various offshore locations. Formerly known as Coutts Bank von Ernst AG, the firm provides wealth management services for an international clientele of high-net worth individuals.

ESF Capital Ltd. provides peer-to-peer lending platform. It specializes in secured and small and medium enterprises. The company was founded in July 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

King Street (Europe) LLP (King Street Europe) is an alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. King Street Europe was founded in 2005 and acts as a sub-investment manager to its parent King Street Capital Management LP.

Manydown Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.