Cathy Chao

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

Macquarie Capital Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based securities brokerage arm of Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG), a global financial services group headquartered in Australia. Macquarie Capital offers brokerage services to various investors.

HSBC Securities (Japan) Ltd. (HSBC-SJ) is the Japanese brokerage arm and a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA; NYSE: HBC). Located in Tokyo and formerly known as James Capel Pacific Ltd., the firm became part of HSBC in 1997. HSBC-SJ is an equity-oriented brokerage firm whose activities encompass fixed-income and treasury as well. The firm specializes in Japanese securities, provides financial advisory, offers prime brokerage services to third-party alternative asset managers and private banking services geared at high-net worth individuals. Their clients include central banks, Japanese and international corporations, institutions, and financial institutions. The firm provides equity-related research and trading, and takes a global approach to quantified strategic analysis and company valuation focused on economic value added and discounted cash flow. Fixed-income trading and underwriting capabilities comprise Yen-denominated, Asian and international bonds, euro medium-tem notes and private placements, debt finance and alternative investment products.

Founded in 1985, Barclays Capital Asia Ltd. is a Chinese brokerage services company. Part of Barclays PLC, the company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) is a financial institution that has been connecting worlds for 65 years. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and serves as the hub for corporate and commercial clients. The company's asset management division, DWS, is a market leader in Hong Kong with a broad product offering. Its corporate bank division is an established market leader in transaction banking, with a presence in 60 countries, including an extensive footprint in HK. The investment bank provides strategic advice to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on the bank’s traditional strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, and currencies, together with a focused equity capital markets business. The private bank focuses on private customers across all segments as well as business clients, and in HK, this division is represented by a highly competitive wealth manager. The Chinese company was founded in 1958, and its CEO is Werner Steinmüller.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, India Ratings & Research Pvt Ltd. is an Indian company that provides investment research. The company is based in Mumbai, India. The company was founded in 2001. Rohit Karan Sawhney has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Ratings Ltd. (Taiwan) is a Taiwanese company that provides investment research. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Fitch Ratings Ltd. (Taiwan was founded in 2002.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Ratings Singapore Pte Ltd. is a company that provides investment research. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Sing Chan Ng has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2005.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Ratings (Beijing) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides ratings and research to the capital market. The company is based in Beijing, China. The company was founded in 2005. The CEO is Kwong Cong Li.

Haitong International Securities Co., Ltd. is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Haitong International Securities Group Ltd. (HKG: 0665), which is owned by Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600837), an investment bank and securities firm headquartered in China. Haitong International Securities offers sales and trading of both equity and fixed income products, prime brokerage and research advisory services to a diverse group of institutional clients such as investment funds, sovereign funds, insurance companies and financial institutions, globally.

Standard Chartered Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Standard Chartered HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is owned by Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN), a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, UK. Standard Chartered HK offers online securities trading services.

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Ltd. provides brokerage services. CGS International Securities Hong Kong Ltd. is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded in 1991. Soo Lik Keoy has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Point72 Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Point72 Asia-HK) is the Hong Kong-based alternative investment subsidiary of Point72 Asset Management LP (former S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP), ultimately held by Point72 Capital Holdings LP, a global firm headquartered in the US. The firm was founded in 2006 as S.A.C. Capital Advisors (Hong Kong) Ltd. and changed their name to Point72 Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd. in 2014. Point72 Asia-HK offers a range of investment solutions to high net-worth individual and institutional clients.

Merrill Lynch International, Inc. (South Korea) is the South Korean brokerage subsidiary of Merill Lynch International, Inc., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. Founded in 1992, the firm is headquartered in Seoul and provides broking services to various investors.

CCB International Securities Ltd. provides brokerage services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Daiwa HK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Daiwa Capital Markets Asia Holding BV, ultimately owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Founded in 1970, Daiwa HK offers brokerage services to an established international client base.

Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (YSHK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yuanta Securities Asia Financial Services Ltd., ultimately owned by Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (TPE: 2885) in Taiwan. YSHK provides brokerage services to global and local institutional clients, corporate clients as well as individual investors.

Part of Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd., Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. is a financial services company based in Taipei, Taiwan. Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co. is committed to innovation in products and services, using artificial intelligence and big data technology to provide intelligent stock selection and order placement tools, creating a one-stop mobile service for purchasing, and actively expanding business in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, with the aim of becoming the leading securities firm in Asia for Chinese people. The Taiwanese company also offers regular and fixed purchases of US stocks, with a maximum handling fee of only $1, making it easy for customers to become international shareholders. The company was founded in 1961. Vincent Chen has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Acorus Capital Group (Acorus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Maxine Barnett. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.