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Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Algebris Investments (UK) LLP (Algebris) is the Great-Britain-based alternative investment subsidiary of Algebris Investments Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Algebris Investments (Cayman) Ltd. Founded in 2006 by Davide Serra and Eric Halet. the firm is located in London and has additional offices in Boston, Singapore and Milan. They manage the Algebris fund range and specialize in investing in the capital structure of financial institutions and are affiliated with Christopher Hohn's Children's Investment Fund.

PIMCO Europe Ltd. (PIMCO-Europe) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of PIMCO Global Advisors LLC, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FR: ALV; ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Established in 1997, PIMCO-Europe is headquartered in London with additional branches in Europe and global offices in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The firm provides fixed-income investment management services to clients in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to corporate pension funds, their clientele includes foundations, endowments, public retirement plans, central banks and corporate treasury departments. They also serve retail and high-net worth individuals. PIMCO Europe manages discretionary accounts, institutional funds and mutual funds. The firm is involved in the institutional wholesale business, and sub-advises portfolios for third-party fund-of-fund managers.

Peel Hunt LLP is an independent securities brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1989 as a market liquidity provider to retail and institutional investors. They provide bespoke dealing and execution services for institutional asset managers, registrars, private client wealth managers and private banks.

Société Générale SA (UK) (Société Générale UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of Societe Generale SA (XP: GLE, ADR: SCGLY) in France. Headquartered in London, Société Générale UK was founded in 1993 and provides broking services.

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.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

Part of ING Groep NV, ING Bank (Eurasia) CJSC is a Russian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Moscow, Russian Federation. The company was founded in 1994. Luc Truyens has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Canaccord Genuity Ltd. (CGL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1983. CGL provides brokerage services to their clients.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc is a personal banking company based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company offers a range of personal banking products including bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans, and more. The company also provides digital banking services such as payments, transfers, and card reader security. Additionally, the company offers resources for financial education, including tips and activities for teaching children about money management and articles to help individuals understand more about investing. The company was founded in 1983. The CEO is Alison Marie Rose-Slade.

Algebris (UK) Ltd. is an asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Davide R. Serra in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Algebris Investments (Luxembourg) SARL in Luxembourg. Algebris UK offers a diverse range of actively managed investment solutions to a global base of institutional and private investors.

Andromeda Capital Management Ltd. is a British long-short strategy investment company that primarily invests in credit and focuses on regime change. The private company is based in London, UK. The company captures catalysts that transform countries, change industries, and disrupt firms' capital structures. The company has over twenty years of experience in credit markets and use a research-driven approach to investing. The company invests across the entire capital structure and across countries. The company incorporates governance analysis and diversity in their investment process as well as in how they build teams. Andromeda's leadership team combines macro analysis with deep dives into countries, economic sectors, and corporate fundamentals. The company was founded in 2022 by Alberto Gallo, Aditya Mahesh Aney. Alberto Gallo has been the CEO since 2022.

NatWest Markets Plc (Investment Management) (NWM-IM) is the investment management division of NatWest Markets Plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc. Headquartered in London, NWM-IM offers debt financing, risk management and trading solutions to UK-connected high-net-worth individuals.

National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Natwest Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by NatWest Group Plc (NWG: LSE). NatWest was founded in 1968 to provide banking, financial services and offer investment solutions to individual and institutional clients.

National Westminster Bank Plc (Private Banking) (NatWest-PB) is the private banking division of National Westminster Bank Plc, a retail and commercial bank headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1968 through the merger between National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank. They are owned by NatWest Markets Plc, which is a subsidiary of NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG). NatWest-PB provides private banking services to high-net worth clients.

Ruminant Biotech Corp. Ltd. is a New Zealander company that is focused on reducing the impact of livestock farming on climate change. The company is based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The company has developed technology that reduces methane emissions from ruminant animals. The company was founded in 2021 and the CEO is George Reeves.

National Australia Bank Ltd. provides banking and financial services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Financial Markets Foundation for Children is a non-profit organization which promotes health and welfare of children of Australia. It is supported by the participants of Australia's financial community, receiving both corporate and individual donations to fund research programs and a range of other projects designed specifically to improve the health, welfare and well-being of the future of Australia. The organization was founded in November 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, Natwest Holdings Ltd. is a business banking company based in London, UK. Natwest Holdings is committed to protecting its customers from fraud and financial crime and encourages their help in achieving this goal. Founded in 2016, the British company provides insight and comment on business, as well as offering business planning, market research, and financial services such as accounts, cards, and loans for startups and established businesses.

Australian Banking Association is a private company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, that operates as a trade association for the Australian banking industry. Anna Bligh is the current CEO of the firm.

Part of Jarden Partners Ltd., Jarden Securities Ltd. is a New Zealander financial services company that offers a suite of services designed to accommodate clients' financial goals, from fully managed to transactional only. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand and offers services such as foreign exchange, managing currency and commodity pricing risks, trading futures and options, and providing debt to equity. Jarden Securities was acquired by First NZ Capital Ltd. on October 14, 2002. Jarden Securities is a leading independent investment and advisory group that offers a complete range of finance and investment products and services. The company was founded in 1961. James Samuel Lee has been the CEO of the company since 2000.

ASB Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of banking services. It operates through the following segments: Personal Banking, Business Banking, Corporate Banking, and Other. The Personal Banking segment includes banking, investment, and insurance services to personal customers. The Business Banking segment offers services to commercial, rural, and small business customers. The Corporate Banking segment is involved in corporate customers, transactional banking services, and retail broking services. The Other segment focuses on banks' treasury function and other functions that provide support and services. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

NatWest Markets Plc engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the NatWest Markets and Central Items and Other segments. The NatWest Markets segment offers trading, risk management, and financing solutions. The Central Items and Other segment includes corporate functions and other activity of the firm. The company was founded on October 31, 1984 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

IOOF Investment Services Ltd. (IOOF) is an asset management firm headquartered in Docklands, Australia. The firm was founded in 1846 and is a subsidiary of Insignia Financial Ltd. (ASX: IFL). IOOF offers a broad range of financial solutions for individuals, advisers and employers.

Ulster Bank Ltd. operates as a bank. It offers retail banking and corporate banking. The firm specializes in Personal Banking, Business Banking, Private Banking, Corporate Banking, Mobile Banking, Online Banking. The company was founded on July 1, 1836 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

National Australia Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The company was founded on January 1, 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Redburn (Europe) Ltd. (dba Redburn Atlantic) is an equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2003 by Jeremy Evans and Nick Glydon. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. Continuation Holdings AG, ultimately owned by Rothschild & Co SCA. (EPA: ROTH) in France. Redburn Atlantic provides institutional investors with US and European equity research, trade execution and capital markets services. Their Execution Services division delivers high-touch sales trading and execution as well as low-touch execution and algorithmic solutions. The division also offers market structure and trading analytics.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

Pemberton Capital Advisors LLP (Pemberton Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Symon Drake-Brockman. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices across the globe.

Legal & General Investment Management Ltd. (LGIM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Ltd., which is owned by Legal & General Group plc (LSE: LGEN, ADR: LGGNY). LGIM provides investment management services to pension funds, institutional and private clients. Their clients are primarily in Great Britain, and marginally in the US though their Chicago-based subsidiary LGIM America, which established in 2006.

Algebris Investments (Asia) Pte Ltd. (Algebris Asia) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in Singapore. The firm is a subsidiary of Algebris Investments (UK) LLP and their ultimate parent is Algebris Investments (Luxembourg) SARL. AI Asia provides long-only and alternative investment strategies to a global base of institutional and private investors, encompassing insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, private banks and family offices.