Anja Balfour
Chairman at THE GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
Net worth: 209 639 $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Anja Balfour first degree
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CFA Society of the UK
 CFA Society of the UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 88 |
AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd.
 AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. (AFIM), is the UK investment management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS) in France. Established in 1972, the firm is based in London. AXA Framlington is the trading name of AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. In addition to the London office, they also have specialized fund managers in Paris. AFIM is committed to becoming a leader in Responsible Investment and supporting sustainable financial markets. Their clients include investment trusts, pension funds, charities, institutions, unit trusts and PEP and ISA investors.
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| Extinct | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 35 |
Baillie Gifford & Co.
 Baillie Gifford & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Baillie Gifford & Co. is an independent, global investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1908 and is wholly-owned by their partners. Baillie Gifford manages assets for pension funds, institutions, corporates, foundations, charities and retail investors. They are a socially responsible investor which works with their fund managers to assess ESG concerns both before and after investing in companies.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 27 |
Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd.
 Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd. engages in the provision of financial products and services. It offers investments, bonds, and insurance. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 12 |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 10 | |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 10 | |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 9 | |
| Extinct | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 6 | |
Stewart Ivory & Co. Ltd.
 Stewart Ivory & Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Stewart Ivory & Co. Ltd. is a British company that manages investment trusts and other investment portfolios. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Stewart Ivory & Co. was acquired by Colonial Pty Ltd., a SUB of Commonwealth Bank of Australia from Scottish American Investment Co. Plc on March 24, 2000 for $115.29 million.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 4 |
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Companies connected to Anja Balfour via their personal network
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Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd.
 Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance 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. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd.
 Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Head-Equity Investments Head-Fixed Income Invts Head-Fixed Income Invts | |
Newton Investment Management Ltd.
 Newton Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Head-Equity Investments | |
First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd.
 First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. (FSIIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of S.I. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306) in Japan. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as First State Investment Management (UK) Ltd. FSIIM provides discretionary investment management and portfolio management services to a range of institutional clients and funds. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Equity | |
Lazard & Co. Ltd.
 Lazard & Co. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lazard & Co. Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company offers its services for corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. The company operates in approximately 29 cities in key business and financial centers across 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The company is located in London, UK. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Invesco Select Trust Plc
 Invesco Select Trust Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Invesco Select Trust Plc is an investment trust, which is intended as a long-term investment vehicle for investors. It manages UK Equity Share, Global Equity Income, Share and Managed Liquidity Share Portfolios which provides exposure to Invesco Perpetual's best UK and international investment ideas and a short-term cash portfolio. Invesco Perpetual Select Trust was founded on August 25, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chairman Chairman | |
The Chartered Governance Institute
 The Chartered Governance Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chartered Governance Institute provides governance and compliance services. The company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1891 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INVESCO SELECT TRUST PLC - UK EQUITY SHARE PORTFOLIO | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| THE DIVERSE INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INVESCO PERPETUAL SELECT TRUST PLC - BALANCED RISK ALLOCATION SHARE PORTFOLIO | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Chairman | |
| INVESCO PERPETUAL SELECT TRUST PLC - GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME SHARE PORTFOLIO | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Chairman | |
| GROUND RENTS INCOME FUND PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide. | Investment Managers | Head-Equity Investments Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd.
 Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm. | Investment Managers | Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments | |
Goldman Sachs Asset Management International
 Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALLIANCE TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE MERCANTILE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE MONKS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Troy Asset Management Ltd.
 Troy Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Troy Asset Management Ltd. (Troy) is a privately owned, independent investment boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2000 by the late Lord Weinstock and Sebastian Lyon. Troy manages a range of funds and investment trusts for family offices, wealth managers, investment advisers, charities and endowments. Their management is incentivized through personal investment in the funds. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| PERSONAL ASSETS TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer Director/Board Member | |
| BARINGS EMERGING EMEA OPPORTUNITIES PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PACIFIC HORIZON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Bristol | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Places for People Group Ltd.
 Places for People Group Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Places for People Group Ltd. operates as a property and leisure management, development and regeneration company. The firm offers housing management, repairs and investment in its houses, place-making and market rent services. It also provides cloud-based software tool that records and tracks complaints quickly. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Strathclyde | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Exeter | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The University of Stirling | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Napier University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| London Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
CFA Institute
 CFA Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Laxey Partners Ltd.
 Laxey Partners Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Laxey Partners Ltd. operates as a hedge fund. Its investment universe splits into three areas which include European value investments in quoted operating companies, global discount arbitrage strategies and general global special and arbitrage situations. The company is headquartered in Douglas, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Treasurer Founder | |
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom)
 Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The private company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment
 The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment General GovernmentGovernment The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment operates as securities and investment educational institute. It is the professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres round the world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AXA MANSARD INSURANCE PLC | Multi-Line Insurance | Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute of Investment Management & Research
 Institute of Investment Management & Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Institute of Investment Management & Research provides research, development and testing services. The company is headquartered in Ikeja, Nigeria. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Assur Asset Management Ltd. | Chief Investment Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | ||
| ES Noble & Co. Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Birkbeck University of London | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| BELLEVUE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 45 |
| Nigeria | 4 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Miscellaneous | 17 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Government | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 365 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 159 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 104 |
| Chairman | 79 |
| Portfolio Manager-Equities | 54 |
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| Colin Kingsnorth | 39 |
| Rupert Macpherson | 28 |
| John Scott | 26 |
| Josephine Dixon | 25 |
| Gillian Watson | 24 |
| Belinda Carew-Jones | 23 |
| Paul Anthony Craig | 22 |
| James Ryans | 19 |
| Caroline Harding | 19 |
| Graham Kitchen | 18 |
| Sandy Nairn | 17 |
| James Ferguson | 16 |
| Patrick Antony Francis Gifford | 16 |
| Christopher Oldroyd | 15 |
| Grant Wilson | 15 |
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