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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

A global alternative asset manager, Brookfield invests in real-world assets like infrastructure, renewable power, real estate, private equity, and credit on behalf of pension funds, institutions, and everyday investors. Its roots reach back to 1899, when Canadian financiers founded the São Paulo Tramway, Light and Power Co. to bring streetcars and electricity to Brazil—so early on it was nicknamed "The Light." It was later renamed Brascan (a blend of Brazil and Canada) before taking the Brookfield name in 2005.