information that require escalated control over communication with external parties? If yes, please describe. (For example, approval from the regional leader is required before publishing the firm's

organizational structure and indicate whether there are INEs at the global, regional or local level. B6 Whether the firm has designated a Quality Management (QM) partner who takes responsibility for the firm’s

,” describe how the firm monitors its independence 18 Does the firm review unpaid fees from clients to ascertain whether any outstanding amounts may impair the firm’s independence? a. If “yes,” answer the