Preeti Sukha

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.

First Eagle Investment Management LLC (FEIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1864 and formerly known as Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, Inc. FEIM provides investment advisory services primarily to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts and institutional separately managed accounts (SMAs), as well as to a registered, closed-end interval fund. The firm serves as the investment adviser to the First Eagle Funds, First Eagle Variable Funds and to the First Eagle Credit Opportunities Fund, which are registered investment companies.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Ninety One Ltd. (JSE: NY1) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 1991 and was formerly known as Investec Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. Headquartered in Cape Town, Ninety One is a specialist asset management firm which provides a range of portfolio management services and products to institutional and individual investors. They are socially responsible and are aware of their broader responsibility to society and seek to make a positive impact by focusing on initiatives that support local communities and their environments.

Founded in 1995, HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. is a part of HSBC Holdings Plc, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and provides investment and financial solutions through its emerging markets-led, financing-focused business, HSBC Banking and Markets. The South African company's description emphasizes its history and businesses in various locations, without any superlatives or rankings.

ING Bank NV (Broker) (ING Bank-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of ING Bank NV, an investment bank headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. (AMS: INGA; NYSE: ING), a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation. The firm was founded in 1991 through the merger of Nationale-Nederlanden and NMB Postbank Groep. ING Bank-Broker provides brokerage services to institutions, large corporations, and medium-sized companies.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch South Africa Pty Ltd. is a South African financial services company that offers financial planning tools, calculators, and resources to help individuals stay on track with their financial goals and plan for the future. Merrill Lynch South Africa is based in Johannesburg, ZA. The company provides a suite of banking products and services, including checking, savings, and credit cards, and also helps manage investment portfolios with options that align with clients' financial goals. Richard Gush has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Part of Investec Ltd., Investec Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a South African brokerage company. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1979. Muneer Ismail has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Artefact Partners LLP is the hedge fund management subsidiary of Artefact Partners (Holding) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Richard Boon and Damian O'Brien in 2005. Headquartered in Wallington, Artefact Partners manages the assets of high-net-worth clients.

Sanlam Investments UK Ltd. (Sanlam UK) is the Great Britain-based specialist equity investment management subsidiary of Sanlam Investment Holdings UK Ltd., ultimately owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2006 by Derrick Dunne, Ted Williams, Chris Rodgers and Tom Carroll. Headquartered in London, Sanlam UK manages a number of pooled funds and segregated accounts for institutional and retail clients.

Founded in 1995, Citigroup Global Markets (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and is a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc.

Standard Bank Jersey Ltd. is a private banking firm headquartered in St. Helier, UK. Formerly known as Standard Bank Stockbrokers (CI) Ltd., the firm is a subsidiary of The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd., which is owned by Standard Bank Group Ltd. (JSE: SBK; OTCMKTS: SGBLY). Standard Bank Jersey offers private banking services that to corporate and high net worth clients.

RMB Morgan Stanley (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1994 by Chris Meyer. Matthew Rattray has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Mazi Macquarie Securities (RF) (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 2006. The CEO is David Victor Fass.

Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. (Customised Solutions) is the asset management subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Old Mutual Ltd. (JSE: OMU) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2001 as Old Mutual Global Index Trackers (Pty) Ltd. and changed their name to Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. in May of 2015. Headquartered in Pinelands, Customised Solutions provides investment advisory services to corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, collective trusts, various global unit trust funds such as UCITS, investment companies, municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

Nedgroup Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of Nedbank Group Ltd. (JSE: NED) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, Nedbank provides brokerage services for retail and institutional investors.

Part of African Alliance Ltd., African Alliance Securities Trading Ltd. is an investment banking group based in Illovo, South Africa. The South African company provides local and on-the-ground investment banking services across the African continent, including asset management, corporate finance, stockbroking, private equity, micro loans, property development, retail, and third-party administration. Michael Barnes has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Afrifocus Securities (Pty) Ltd. provides brokerage services. The private company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 2000 by Ashvin Govan Mancha. Ashvin Govan Mancha has been the CEO since 2000.

Founded in 1964, Safaza Investments Ltd. is a British real estate development company. The company is based in London, UK. Safaza Investments provides real estate development services.

Absa Capital Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the broker/dealer subsidiary of Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Absa Group Ltd. (JSE: ABG) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, the firm provides a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors.

Sentio Capital Management (Pty) Ltd. (Sentio) is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in Johannesburg, Sentio Capital. The firm was founded by Mohamed Mayet and Rayhaan Joosub in 2007. Sentio offers a range of investment products to retail and qualified investors. Their products range from institutional long-only equity and multi-asset products to a selection of unit trusts and are suitable for the local and global market.

Part of Standard Bank Group Ltd., Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd. is a stockbroking Nigerian company that offers online share trading services for stocks and bonds. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria. The company is the largest stockbroking house in the country and provide insights and professional advice from their team of experts. The company was founded in 2009. Titi Ogungbesan has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

First Avenue Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm was founded in 2010 by Hlelo Giyose. They offer asset management services to individual and institutional clients.

Part of Thebe Investment Corp., Thebe Stockbroking (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 2003. The CEO is Robert van Eyden.

BNP Paribas Cadiz Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Newlands, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 2011.

Sustainable Capital Ltd. is an independent, owner-managed investment manager headquartered Moka, Mauritius. The firm was co-founded by Greg Barker and Kevin Macdonald in 2008. They specialize in the research and management of listed African equities. Sustainable Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of FirstRand Ltd., Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. is a South African Johannesburg-based investment management company. The company offers innovative investment solutions and is known for its Ashburton Leaders Equity Fund, which focuses on investing in market leaders. Ashburton Investments, as a trusted investment manager of FirstRand group, helps investors reach their investment goals. The company's investment philosophy and approach can be learned through their website, where prices and performance of their funds can also be viewed.

Part of FirstRand Ltd., FNB Stockbroking & Portfolio Management (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa.

Uqalo Energy (Pty) Ltd (Uqalo) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Part of Renaissance Financial Holdings Ltd. /Bm/, RenCap Securities (Pty) Ltd. provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Robert Lamprecht has been the CEO of the South African company since 2014.