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VP Bank (Schweiz) AG (VP Bank) is the private banking subsidiary of VP Bank AG (SW: VPBN) in Liechtenstein. Founded in 1975, they are based in Zurich and specialize in wealth management for individual clients. VP Bank manages a number of Liechtenstein-domiciled funds.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (AXA-IM Paris) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Headquartered in Puteaux, the firm traces their origins to 1994 when the AXA Group created the AXA Asset Management division. In 1997, the division was renamed AXA Investment Managers. AXA-IM Paris has a network of investment centers worldwide which cater to institutional investors, distributors and AXA Group insurance firms. They are a socially responsible investor which offers SRI funds and integrates ESG criteria into their investment processes.

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.

UBS AG (Investment Management) (UBS-IM) is the Swiss investment management division of UBS AG, itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Formerly known as UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland, the firm was founded in 1998 when Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged. Headquartered in Zurich and has additional office in Basel, UBS-IM manages a range of investment funds and offers investment management services for institutional, corporate and private clients.

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.

VP Bank (Luxembourg) SA (VP Bank) is a private bank based in Luxembourg. Established in 1988, their VPB Finance S.A. division provides investment counseling, asset and wealth management for their high net-worth private clients. The bank is a member of VP Bank Group, owned by the Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank, Vaduz, which is located in Liechtenstein and founded in 1959. In addition, the group has offices in Switzerland, the British Virgin Islands and Germany. VP Bank manages several Luxembourg-domiciled funds.

Holinger Asset Management AG (H.A.M.) is an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1993, H.A.M. offers both individual and institutional investors a wide range of services related to convertible bonds.

Part of VP Bank AG, VP Fund Solutions (Liechtenstein) AG is a Liechtensteiner company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The CEO of the company is Alex Boss.

Stifel Europe Bank AG provides financial services. It specializes in equity brokerage, equity capital markets, and asset management. The company was founded by Patrick R. Bettscheider on October 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Stifel Europe Bank AG (Investment Management) (Stifel IM) is the German investment management division of Stifel Europe Bank AG, which is ultimately held by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and was founded in 2001. Stifel IM manages mutual funds for a range of institutional and corporate clients including Anglo-Saxon multi-manager funds, national and foreign banks and family offices.

TBF Global Asset Management GmbH (TBF) is an independent German asset management firm which was founded in 2000 by Peter Dreide. Based in Singen, the firm manages and advises the 4Q funds, several additional funds, and develops customized portfolios and hedging strategies for institutional funds on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, funds of funds and private banks.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

MainFirst Holding AG engages in the acquisition, management, and disposal of participating interests in firms, particularly in the financial services sector. It also acquires, holds, and disposes properties; grants and takes out loans; as well as provides guarantees and other securities. The company was founded on December 12, 2003 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Nomura Corporate Research & Asset Management, Inc. (NCRAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1991 as a subsidiary of Nomura Holding America, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Nomura Holding, Inc. (TYO: 8604, NYSE: NMR) in Japan. NCRAM provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional investors in the US and globally.

VP Bank AG (Private Banking) (VP Bank-PB) is the private banking division of VP Bank AG (SWX: VPBN, NASDAQ: VUPPF), an international banking group headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The firm was founded by Guido Feger in 1956 as Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank AG. VP Bank-PB offers tailor-made asset management solutions for private individuals and financial intermediaries.

Founded in 2003, Stifel Schweiz AG is a full-service investment bank. Part of Stifel Financial Corp., the Swiss company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with offices in multiple locations. The company provides a range of investment banking services.

Ontex NV manufactures hygienic disposables for baby care (nappies and wipes) and feminine care (sanitary towels, panty liners and tampons). The company is located in Buggenhout, Belgium.

HSBC Global Asset Management (Malta) Ltd. (HSBC GAM Malta) is an investment management firm headquartered in Qormi, Malta. The firm is a subsidiary of HSBC Bank Malta Plc (MALTEX: HSB), ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1996 and provides asset management services for a range of clients, from institutional investors to commercial and corporate clients, financial intermediaries, and retail and private banking clients. HSBC GAM Malta integrates responsible investment into their investment culture and process.

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.

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.

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG (Private Banking) (SGKB PB) is the private banking division of State-owned St. Galler Kantonalbank AG (SW: SGKN) founded in Switzerland in 1868. St.Galler Kantonalbank decided to focus on their home market of Eastern Switzerland, as well as the remainder of German-speaking Switzerland and Germany and integrated the business segments of Hyposwiss Private Bank Ltd. Zurich (mostly Switzerland and Germany) into St.Galler Kantonalbank in 2014 and repositioned them as the private banking branch of the SGKB group. SGKB PB offers a comprehensive advisory service on investing, asset management and wealth planning, tailored to reflect individual client requirements.

Interaction Partners AG operates as a consulting company. It offers investor access events, investor relations customer relationship management and investor advisory services. The company was founded by Kilian Maier in 2016 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

HQLAx SARL operates as a financial technology firm. It specializes in distributed ledger technology, corda, collateral management, liquidity management and financial resource management. The company was founded by Guido Arnd Stroemer and Olly Benkert in 2017 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Callirius AG is a Swiss company that offers a data-driven, science-backed, and regulated portfolio of effective nature-based climate projects to mitigate climate change. The company is based in Pfaffikon, Switzerland. The company provides high-quality, transparent, and local nature-based carbon removal solutions. The company also offers solutions' assessment, carbon neutralization, and funding for carbon removal nature-based assets. Callirius was founded by Ebrahim Attarzadeh, Michael Grohmann, Tim Schuldt, and Rudolf Maier, with Ebrahim Attarzadeh serving as the CEO since incorporation.

GoMore ApS operates as a platform that facilitates car sharing and rental services. It connects people looking for a ride with drivers who have empty seats. The company was founded by Matias Møl Dalsgaard and Søren Riis in 2005 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.