Florian U. Esterer

La Financière de l’Echiquier SA (LFDE) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1991, the firm is a subsidiary of La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, ultimately owned by BPCE SA. LFDE offers a range of investment products and services to private clients or their long-standing partners such as financial advisors and institutional investors.

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (BJB) is the private banking subsidiary of Julius Bär Gruppe AG (SWX: BAER) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, BJB was founded in 1890 and provides personal wealth management advice to private clients and family offices.

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).

Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services.

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.

Migros Bank AG engages in the provision of banking and financial services for private and business clients. It focuses on financial services such as depot and asset and fond management, time deposits, and managed and unmanaged securities accounts, as well as traditional banking services, such as private and business debit accounts, credit cards, mortgage, car and private loans, pension schemes, and insurances. The company was founded in 1958 by Gottlieb Duttweiler and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Bellevue Asset Management AG (Bellevue AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN), an independent Swiss financial group. The firm is headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland and has additional offices in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Founded in 1993, Bellevue AM provides a diverse spectrum of top-tier investment solutions with a focus on global healthcare sector for private and institutional clients. They offer their flagship investment vehicle, the listed investment company BB Biotech AG.

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.

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.

Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. (MCEL) is the London-based subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG), a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Operating as part of the Macquarie Capital Advisers division, MCEL provides investment advisory services in the UK and in continental Europe. In relation with Macquarie Securities Group, they provide access to Asia Pacific markets for European clients. In terms of research, MCEL supplies macro-economic, markets and stock level analysis to a diverse range of clients. Their capabilities cover equity, debt, ForEx, futures, metals and mining worldwide, economics and strategy. In 2009 Macquarie Group acquired the international brokerage firm Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller LLC. The London branch Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. was absorbed into MCEL.

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).

Inocap Gestion SAS (IG) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Olivier Bourdelas. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

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.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

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.

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.

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.

EB - Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Kassel, Germany. The firm was founded in 2018 and they are a subsidiary of Evangelische Bank Eg, which is owned by EDG Beteiligungsgenossenschaft eG. EB-SIM offers sustainable asset management for institutional clients. The firm is a member of the Forum for Sustainable Investments eV.

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.