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Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

Metzler Asset Management GmbH (MAM) is the asset management subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG, a German family business originally established in 1674. Headquartered in Frankfurt, MAM was founded in 1995 and offers investment advisory services and portfolio management for private and institutional clients including segregated accounts, mutual funds and pension funds.

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.

Lazard Asset Management (Deutschland) GmbH (Lazard AM Deutschland) is the German asset management subsidiary of Lazard Asset Management LLC, ultimately owned by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and specializes in fund advisory services via segregated funds and outsourcing mandates for institutional clients, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, industrial companies and foundations. Lazard AM Deutschland also manages mutual funds for private individuals.

Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH (Invt Mgmt) (Universal-Investment IM) is the investment management division of Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH in Germany. The firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. Universal-Investment IM offers institutional investors and fund initiators efficient administration services, solutions for structuring their funds, securities and alternative investments, complemented by state-of-the-art risk management.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment is a socially responsible investor which offers a product range that covers all asset classes worldwide including equity, fixed-income, balanced, index and real estate funds.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Investment Management) (JBG&Co-IM) is the investment management division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, which was established in 1590 as a private bank and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm specializes in private banking for high-net worth individuals, investment banking, corporate banking and asset management.

Bellevue Asset Management (Deutschland) GmbH (Bellevue Deutschland) the German asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1996 and formerly known as StarCapital AG. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Bellevue Deutschland focuses on a complementary range of investment strategies for different asset classes with a high active share.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Fürstlich Castell’sche Bank, Credit-Casse AG (Fürstlich Castell’sche Bank) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Wuerzburg, Germany. Founded by in 1774, Fürstlich Castell’sche Bank provides asset management services to private clients.

Württembergische Lebensversicherung AG (Investment Portfolio) (WL IP) is the investment portfolio adviser of Württembergische Lebensversicherung AG headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The firm was founded in 1833 and ultimately held by Wüstenrot Stiftung Gemeinschaft der Freunde Deutscher. WL IP provides investment advisory services to insurance company portfolios.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (AGI) is an investment management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management GmbH, which is owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AGI manages the group's assets and client-focused equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios. They also launch and manage equity and fixed-income mutual funds for individual and institutional clients.

Bank für Kirche und Diakonie eG is a commercial bank based in Dortmund, Germany. Bank für Kirche und Diakonie eG provides commercial banking services. The German company was founded in 1925 and is currently led by CEO Ekkehard Thiesler.

Württembergische Versicherung AG engages in the provision of property and casualty insurance services. It operates through the following segments: Automotive, Private Clients, and Corporate Clients. The Automotive segment comprises automotive liability, automotive insurance, motor vehicle accident insurance, as well as traffic service insurance. The Private Clients segment focuses on residential building, household contents, general accident insurance, legal protection, and private liability business. The Corporate Clients segment specializes in commercial and industrial property and liability. The company was founded in 1828 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

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.

VCH Investment Group AG (VCH) is a 1wholly-owned subsidiary of Altira AG located in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm provides institutional clients and private investors with mutual funds, closed-end funds and hedge funds; however the management of most VCH funds is outsourced to third-party managers.

Savills Fund Management GmbH (Savills FM) is the German fund management subsidiary of SEB Asset Management AG, itself a subsidiary of Savills plc (LSE: SVS; ADR: SVLLY) in Great Britain. Formerly known as SEB Investment GmbH and established as BfG Invest in 1978, the firm changed their name to Savills Fund Management GmbH in 2016. Savills FM is located in Frankfurt and manages a diverse range of institutional funds, mutual funds and fund of funds for high-net worth and institutional investors.

ÖKOWORLD LUX SA (ÖKOWORLD) is the wholly-owned Luxembourg-based investment management subsidiary of ÖKOWORLD AG (FR: VVV3) in Germany. ÖKOWORLD was founded in 1995 by Alfred Platow as a pioneering ecological and ethical investment management firm. They are organized as an investment trust and manage funds which follow environmental, ethical and social criteria. ÖKOWORLD believes in following investment principles that meet the needs of present generations without compromising those of future generations.

Assenagon Asset Management SA (Germany) (Assenagon-DE) is the investment management division of Germany-based Assenagon Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Assenagon SA in Luxembourg. It was founded in 2008 by Vassilios Pappas and Hans Günther Bonk. The firm is headquartered in Munich and has additional offices in Frankfurt am Main and Zurich. Assenagon-DE manages the Assenagon funds for institutional investors, intermediaries and private individuals. They are a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Fund Management (Luxembourg) SA is a Luxembourger company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Apus Capital GmbH is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was founded by Harald Schmidt and Johannes Ries in 2011. The firm manages investment fund for various investors.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors Investmentaktiengesellschaft is a leading active asset manager based in Frankfurt, Germany. Allianz Global Investors is committed to developing innovative solutions to protect and enhance clients' assets. The German company's digital investment solutions enable clients to build customized digital wealth management offerings that elevate the investment experience for advisers and end-investors. The Investment Intelligence Podcast is a platform where experts discuss all things investing, from recent market developments to strategy, sustainable investing, asset allocation, and risk management. Founded in 1998, the private company offers a diversified range of active investment strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives.

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.

Blinks Labs GmbH develops a mobile application that distills and presents the essential lessons from non-fiction books. The company was founded by Sebastian Klein, Tobias Balling, Holger Seim and Niklas Jansen in 2012 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Interritus Ltd (Interritus) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LONG-TERM INVESTING Research AG provides investment advice. The private company is based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The CEOs are Oliver Clasen, Karl Heinz Thielmann. The German company was founded in 2012.

BIT Capital GmbH provides investment advice. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Hendrik Krawinkel, Marcel Oldenkott.

BSA Beteiligungs GmbH provides investment services. The private company is based in Jueterbog, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Oliver Clasen.

Angel Invest GmbH (Angel Invest Ventures) is an angel investment firm, founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.