Sponsors

Artisan Partners was founded in 1994 with the objective of producing high value added and differentiated investment outcomes for institutional investors, through identifying, attracting and retaining high caliber talent in long term asset classes. We provide the resources of a full-scale, global firm paired with the independence of a boutique to each of our autonomous investment teams, who have the freedom to execute its own process based on its original research and creative perspectives. While our teams differ across market capitalizations, geographical regions, investment styles and product offerings, they are all highly incentivized to deliver long-term value for our clients.

At Franklin Templeton, we believe that success requires more than just expertise - it demands powerful partnerships. As a forward-thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with our clients, understand their unique goals, and navigate the complexities of the market together. Our team leverages cutting-edge strategies and deep industry insights to protect wealth and unlock opportunities for growth. With Franklin Templeton by their side, investors don’t prepare for the future - they shape it. Strategic acquisitions have built an industry leading range of capabilities across traditional and alternative asset classes. From stocks to bonds, and across private equity, private debt, real estate, hedge funds and venture, we offer clients a singular access point to cutting edge strategies. We go beyond investing in single asset classes, and are able to create bespoke, outcome-oriented solutions for clients in each and every one of our segments.

HSBC Asset Management should be referred to either in full or as HSBC AM to avoid confusion with any other financial services firms. HSBC Asset Management, the investment management business of the HSBC Group, invests on behalf of HSBC’s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions through both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Asset Management connects HSBC’s clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices in 20 countries and territories, delivering global capabilities with local market insight. As at 31 December 2024, HSBC Asset Management managed assets totalling US$731bn (excluding HSBC Jintrust Fund Management Company Limited) on behalf of its clients. For more information see http://www.global.assetmanagement.hsbc.com/ HSBC Asset Management is the brand name for the asset management businesses of HSBC Holdings plc.

Founded in 1935, Invesco is an independent investment management firm with an on-the-ground presence in more than 20 countries around the world. As of December 31, 2025, we oversee $2.1 trillion in assets for both retail and institutional clients. We collaborate closely with insurance companies, providing specialized solutions tailored to their unique requirements. Our expertise spans active, passive, and factor investing strategies, accessible through a variety of vehicles including institutional separate accounts, mutual funds, private placements, and ETFs—allowing them to choose the option that best suits their needs.

Pemberton Asset Management is a leading European private credit manager with €27.1bn AUM*. Built on more than a decade of experience and industry-leading expertise, we provide innovative, cycle-tested private credit solutions for LPs and GPs. Pemberton’s extensive origination network of ten European offices, local market insights and sector expertise are distinctive characteristics of our platform. A substantial investment team, a broad and independent credit function and rigorous credit analysis inform our investment approach. With a clear commitment to sustainability and transparent partnerships, we are shaping the future of private credit. * As of December 31st, 2025

About Principal Asset Management SM With public and private market capabilities across all asset classes, Principal Asset Management SM and its specialist investment teams are focused on harnessing the potential of every opportunity to secure an advantage for its clients. The 29th largest manager of worldwide institutional assets under management of 369 managers profiled, Principal Asset Management applies local insights with global perspectives to identify compelling investment opportunities and deliver distinctive solutions aligned with client objectives.1 Principal Asset Management is the global investment management business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $598.3 billion in assets and recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years.2,3 1 Managers ranked by total worldwide institutional assets as of December 31, 2024. Pensions & Investments, “Largest Money Managers,” June 2025. 2 Principal Asset Management AUM as of December 31, 2025. 3 Pensions & Investments, “The Best Places to Work in Money Management” among companies with 1,000 or more employees, December 2025.

At Royal London Asset Management, we do things a little differently. As an integral part of customer-owned mutual Royal London, we put our clients at the heart of what we do, with a longer-term approach to generating investment returns. We’re committed to delivering outstanding active asset management value for clients around the world. It’s asset management excellence with a longer-term perspective.