Mario J. Arana

International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Islamic Development Bank promotes economic development and social progress of Islamic countries. It is an international financial institution that participates in equity capital and grant loans for productive projects and enterprises besides providing financial assistance to member countries in other forms for economic and social development. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Arab Monetary Fund is a regional Arab organization, Founded in 1976. Member Countries (22) are: Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Comoros.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Promotes private investments in developing countries

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The CEO of the Sudanese company is Sidi Ould Tah.

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development provides loans and other financial services. It raises funds through issuing debt securities in various currencies to both institutional and retail investors, as well as through associated financial derivatives. The bank offers loans and related derivative products to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, communication, and other purposes, as well as provides guarantees on loans from private investors for projects in countries eligible to borrow from IBRD. It also provides loans to the International Finance Corporation without guarantee. In addition, IBRD offers technical assistance and advisory services to its member countries that comprises assigning qualified professionals to survey developmental opportunities in member countries; analyzing their fiscal, economic, and developmental environment; assisting member countries in devising coordinated development programs; appraising projects suitable for investment; and assisting member countries in improving their asset and liability management techniques, as well as provides investment management services to various types of external institutions, including central banks of member countries. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development operates as an agricultural investment holding company. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Schweizerische Nationalbank (Investment Portfolio) (SNB-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Schweizerische Nationalbank (SW: SNBN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Zurich. SNB-IP manages the assets of the Swiss National Bank, consisting of foreign currency, gold and Swiss francs, as determined by the established monetary order and the requirements of monetary policy.

Excelsa Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. The firm was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was incorporated on February 26, 2021 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

ETH Zürich Foundation engages in promoting teaching and research. It specializes in developing new professorships, providing scholarship's, research, teaching and infrastructure facilities. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Bank for International Settlements engages in the provision of financial banking services. It supports other central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation, and acts as a bank for the central banks. It offers a forum for dialogue and cooperation, a platform for responsible innovation and knowledge-sharing, and analysis and insights on core policies, and financial services. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Carnegie Middle East Center operates as a research institute. It specializes in middle east politics, think tanks, international affairs, education reform and middle east economy. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group based in Washington. MIGA aims to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth. The American company provides political risk insurance and credit enhancement for cross-border private sector investors and lenders. MIGA's mission is to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. The company has various projects in different countries, including Turkey, Ethiopia, and multiple countries in emerging markets. MIGA is ultimately controlled by the World Bank Group.

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain) provides a public agency to attract investment in Bahrain. It offers the investors with information about financial, manufacturing, ICT, tourism , logistics, and transportation services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of low lying island located in the Arabian Gulf of the eastern shore of Saudi Arabia. It is the governing body of Bahrain

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. BSC operates sovereign wealth fund company. It invests in oil and gas related assets, aviation, logistics, industrials, telecommunications, real estate, and tourism. The company was founded on June 29, 2006 and is headquartered in Bahrain Bay, Bahrain.

Berytech SCAL (Berytech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

CMA CGM SA engages in the provision of shipping transportation services. It specializes in logistics, cargo storage, and handling solutions. The company was founded by Jacques Rodolphe Saadé in 1978 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.

Doing Business, Inc. is an American company that provides a website for presenting curated indicators and resources related to business readiness. The private company's focus is on their new research project called b-ready, which has replaced their discontinued doing business project.

Ghent University Hospital provides health care services. It provides clinical and patient care, surgery and gynecological consultation services. The firm also offers facilities for ambulatory, diagnostics, treatment and care. The company was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Part of Liberty Global Plc, UnitedGlobalCom LLC is a private company that provides broadband communications services. The company is based in Denver, CO.

Qatar Foundation operates as a foundation, with interests in education, science and research, and community development. It provides education and research of human, social, and economic development in Qatar. The company was founded by Hamad bin Khalifa Al Tahni and SMoza bint Nasser in 1995 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.