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M&G is an active manager, fundamental, research-driven asset manager. I think the combination of being an asset owner and an asset manager gives us a kind of perspective that few independent asset managers can enjoy. We have a long history in investing. Our first mutual fund started in 1931. We have a strong belief in innovation. That has been one of the key drivers of growth of the firm over the past years and also for the future. And we've got very supportive in-house clients that allow us to go into some segments of the markets very early to grab opportunities and innovate. Intelligence Connected for me is the ability to connect different ways of diverse thinking. Bringing investors from around the world with different experience, different perspectives and connecting them together to deliver on client outcomes. Our investment philosophy is based on research. There is a strong collaboration between the research departments across the firm and the portfolio managers. That's the richness of the company and that's why clients want to allocate money to M&G. Intelligence Connected is also about us connecting with our clients. We have a very collaborative relationship with our clients. Bringing together our investment experts from around the world to build solutions and strategies that satisfy the client outcomes that are desired. And the best way to achieve that is to have very clear communication on both sides of the table. I think the real attraction of M&G investments is the quality of the people. We grow talents over years, if not decades. And those people exchange with each other. There is such a diversity of thought and not all companies can have it. You have to nurture it. People respect each other. Every day I see extremely motivated people who want to cope on new challenges, adding new values to clients throughout all the portfolios we manage across all asset classes. For anyone considering M&G investments, they have to make the same decision that I myself made. Do I want to work with the brightest and the best who are focused on delivering for clients? And I think the answer is yes.