Andreas Nigg

GAM Investment Management (Switzerland) AG (GAM Switzerland) is an asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1983 and is owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM, ADR: GMHLY). GAM Switzerland provides active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.

Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG (Swisscanto) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of State-owned Zurcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. Formerly known as Swissca Fondsleitung AG, the firm was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Swiss Cantonal Banks. Headquartered in Zurich, Swisscanto provides fund management services for the entire Swisscanto Invest fund range and also for various private label funds. Their clients include banks, pension funds, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment foundations.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

UBS Asset Management Deutschland GmbH (UBS AM-Deutschland) is the German asset management subsidiary of UBS Deutschland AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Established in 1989, the firm is based in Frankfurt and manages a range of investment funds across all major asset classes for institutional and private clients.

Amundi Deutschland GmbH is the German asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue La Boëtie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 1969 and was formerly known as Pioneer Investments Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH. Headquartered in Munich, Amundi Deutschland specializes in managing mutual funds and segregated accounts for institutional investors, private investors and advisors. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and incorporate ESG issues in their investment analysis and decision processes.

Swiss Life Asset Management AG (SLAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss Life Investment Management Holding, which is part of Swiss Life Holding AG (SWX: SLHN). The firm was established in 1988 and is located in Zürich, with sister offices in France, Germany, and Belgium. SLAM manages part of the insurance assets of the group, as well as third-party mandates, providing investment management services for institutional clients. In particular, the firm distributes institutional funds specifically intended for pension schemes, accessible to other institutions.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Exane SA (Broker) (Exane) is the brokerage division of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of Verner Investissements SAS in France. Established in 2004 as a joint venture between BNP Paribas and Verner Investissements, the firm is based in Paris and specializes in European equity research and broking activities. Exane has research centers in Paris and London which are supported by a team of economists and strategists.

C-QUADRAT Wealth Management GmbH (C-QUADRAT WM) is the wholly-owned wealth management subsidiary of C-QUADRAT Investment AG (XE: C8I) in Austria. Formerly known as C-QUADRAT Asset Management Consulting AG, C-QUADRAT KAG was established in 2000 and is based in Vienna. The firm is the fund management specialist within the C-QUADRAT group. In 2003 they established a strategic alliance with the quantitative specialist ARTS Asset Management GmbH, in which C-QUADRAT Investment AG holds a significant minority interest.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Investment Management) (ZKB-IM) is the investment management division of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a Swiss full-service bank headquartered in Zurich. Founded in 1870, ZKB-IM performs the bank's investment activities, including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. The asset management division provides investment solutions for institutional, corporate and private clients, managing discretionary mandates and the ZKB range of mutual funds. Their mission includes fostering economic growth in the Canton of Zurich.

Salm-Salm & Partner GmbH is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Wallhausen, Germany. It was founded by Michael Prinz zu Salm-Salm in 1990. The firm concentrates on three business areas: (1) asset management in convertible bonds, (2) comprehensive wealth management and (3) the purchase and management of forests and agricultural holdings for private and institutional investors. Salm-Salm & Partner is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Founded in 1983, Sarasin (UK) Ltd. is a holding British company that provides investment management services through its subsidiaries. The company is based in London, UK and is part of JS International Holdings Ltd.

Unlu Menkul Degerler AS (ÜNLÜ Menkul) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Formerly known as Standard Ünlü Menkul Degerler AS, the firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of ÜNLÜ Yatirim Holding AS (IST: UNLU). ÜNLÜ Menkul acts as the intermediary in the exchange listing and conducts market maker operations of equity linked warrants.

Bank zweiplus AG provides banking services. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Markus Aisslinger has been the CEO of the Swiss company since 2013.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG provides banking services. It also offers portfolio management and advisory services. The firm also engages in investment funds, alternative investments, pension products, and executes orders in securities, derivatives, currencies and precious metals. It serves private, institutional clients and external manager. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Private Banking) (J. Safra Sarasin-PB) is the private banking division of Switzerland-based Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Headquartered in Basel, the firm was founded in 2013 and acts as investor advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Broker) (Bank J. Safra Sarasin-Broker) is the brokerage division of Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a private bank headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1841 and is a subsidiary of J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in the Bahamas. The firm is headquartered in Basel and. Bank J. Safra Sarasin-Broker offers brokerage services in securities, derivatives, currencies and precious metals for institutional clients.

J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ltd. provides financial services to both private and institutional clients. It offers asset management, e-services, and financial advice services. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

DWS Investment GmbH (DWS) is an asset and wealth management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK). DWS offers traditional and alternative investments across asset classes to institutional clients such as public and private pension funds, national and supranational entities, corporations, charities and foundations. They also provide customized wealth management solutions and private banking services to high-net worth individuals and family offices.

Notenstein La Roche Privatbank AG provides investment advice services. The firm offers investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning, pensions, and financing, external asset management services. The company is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Global Asset Management (Switzerland) AG provides investment advice. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Isabelle Brancart has been the CEO of the Swiss company since 2019.

Achmea Investment Management BV (Achmea IM) is a wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Achmea BV, itself a subsidiary of Vereniging Achmea BV in Netherlands. The firm was founded in 2016 from a merger between Achmea Beleggingsfondsen Beheer BV and Syntrus Achmea Vermogensbeheer BV. Headquartered in Zeist, Achmea IM provides pension and asset management solutions and investment propositions for old-age provision which serves both institutional and private investors.

Credit Suisse Asset Management (Schweiz) AG (CSAM Schweiz) is the asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, ADR: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 2017, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages collective investment schemes for institutional and individual clients.

HPC Germany GmbH & Co. KG (HPC Germany) is a private German family office which was founded in 2012 to supervise, manage and grow the Hasso Plattner family’s wealth. Headquartered in Potsdam, HPC Germany manages a portfolio of equities, fixed-income, private equity, real estate and hedge funds.

Copernicus Wealth Management SA (Copernicus Wealth) is an asset management firm headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Marco Boldrin in 2016 from the merger of excellences from the Ticino business world. They are a subsidiary of Copernicus Holding SA. Copernicus Wealth offers and develops traditional and innovative financial products and services to institutional clients and wealthy families.

Moody's Investors Service Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 under the name Rapidcredit Ltd. Headquartered in London, Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.

S.I.M. Partnership (London) Ltd. is based in London, UK. Part of JS International Holdings Ltd., S.I.M. Partnership (London) Ltd. is a holding company. Founded in 1996.

Stifel Schweiz AG (Investment Management) (Stifel Schweiz-IM) is the investment management division of Stifel Schweiz AG, a full service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. Stifel Schweiz-IM provides targeted advice across the capital structure to middle-market clients.