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Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries is an independent professional body that promotes the role of its members in formulating and implementing good governance policies. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It also aims to develop the profession of chartered secretary and chartered governance professional in mainland China. The institute was established in 1949 as an association of members of the Chartered Governance Institute and gained local status in 1994. It has more than 6,000 members and 3,200 students.

Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

Biofresh Group Ltd. develops ethical food storage systems. It offers biofresh ozone management systems that generate and control ozone at levels which sanitize the storage environment, prevent microbial spoilage and maintain fresh produce quality. The company was founded in 2003 by Ian Singleton and Jeremy David Barnes and is headquartered in Maccles field, the United Kingdom.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Geneius Laboratories Ltd. provides revolutionizing microbial testing and food analysis services. it offers incident analysis, investigation, legislation compliance, labelling declaration, bespoke training programs, research projects, challenge testing protocol, product authentication, and horizon scanning services. The firm serves retailers, producers, and consultants. The company was founded by Jeremy David Barnes in 2007 and is headquartered in Cramlington, the United Kingdom.

The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.

Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The CEO of the Chinese company is Wing Hang Sit.

The Hong Kong Institute of Directors operates as premier body which represents professional directors. The company was founded by Moses Cheng in 1997 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

NorthEdge Capital LLP (NorthEdge Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Andy Ball, Grant Berry & Dan Wright. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Australian Institute of Management Education & Training functions as a college/university. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Autism Awareness operates as educational institute. It provides targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community. The company is headquartered in Double Bay, Australia.

Daiwa Corporate Advisory GmbH provides financial and investment advisory services. It specializes in all aspects of buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. The firm also provides ongoing strategic advice. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd (Bridgepoint Advisers) is a private equity subsidiary of Bridgepoint Group Ltd. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

Exane SA (United Kingdom) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Exane SA in France, which is owned by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and provides institutional investors with a range of services, such as research, sale and execution on European equities.

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.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Shane Le Prevost in 2007 to provide a different style of broking. They were acquired by Panmure Liberum Ltd. from TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in 2024. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in various large, mid and small-cap stocks.

HeNeng Holdings Co. Ltd. operates as an investment holding company, through its subsidiaries principally engages in the property development and property investment. Its segments include property development and sales, and commercial property investment and operations. The company was founded on August 27, 2019 and is headquartered in Chengdu, China.

CMB International Capital Corp. Ltd. provides brokerage services. It offers research report, investment banking, wealth management and asset management services, The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

PaeDae, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile advertising solutions. Its products include AdKit, Adcast, AdScore, and AudienceArchitect. The company was founded by Robert Emrich, Samuel Joo Kim, and Samuel Goldberg in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nine Digital Pty Ltd. provides digital media networks services. Its digital network includes content sites like nine.com.au, 9News, Wide World of Sports, 9TheFIX, 9Now, Honey, Coach, Pickle, Homes, Kitchen, and Elsewhere. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Asia Engineering Construction Ltd. operates as a contractor for building, demolition, foundation, ground investigation, site formation, structural steelwork, signage and drainage. It offers consulting services for buildings, civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering, geological mapping, boulder survey, natural terrain hazard study, and independent expert witness and opinion. The company was founded on March 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers is a professional institution that represents the construction management profession in Hong Kong. The institute is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The institute offers mediation services as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for large-scale infrastructure projects. It also provides systematic site management training and Continuing Professional Development activities for construction site staff. Additionally, the institute assists in resolving construction or engineering disputes by identifying and understanding complicated technical issues.

Asia Insurance Co. Ltd. is engaged in the provision personal, commercial business, and special lines insurance. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Tapjoy, Inc. provides social and mobile applications. The firm operates as a mobile performance-based advertising platform that drives deep engagement and monetization opportunities for app publishers, while delivering valuable, engaged consumers to some of the brand advertisers. It has locations in Atlanta, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. The company was founded by Ben Lewis, Shukla Anu, Lee Linden and Mitch Liu in 2007 and is headquartered San Francisco, CA.