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UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (UBS-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment subsidiary of UBS Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1981 as Phillips & Drew Investment Management Ltd., the firm merged with UBS Asset Management in 2000 to form UBS Asset Management Ltd., which became UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2002. They changed their name to UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, UBS-UK provides asset management services to corporate and public pension plans, sovereign institutions, endowments and municipalities, charities, insurance companies, wholesale intermediaries, financial institutions, and private clients.

Allspring Global Investments (UK) Ltd. (Allspring UK) is an asset management and holding firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ross Pamphilon in 1999. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Fargo Asset Management (International) Ltd. Allspring UK provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to institutional clients.

UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd. (UBS AM Australia) is the Australian asset management subsidiary of UBS AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sydney. UBS AM Australia manages a comprehensive range of investment funds across all major asset classes; investment management services are offered in the form of segregated, pooled and advisory mandates and through a variety of registered investment funds. Their clients include superannuation funds, financial institutions, corporates, financial intermediaries and private clients.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities.

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).

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Barclays Bank Plc is the German brokerage arm of UK-based Barclays Bank Plc, itself is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm provides market insights, execution services, and tailored risk management and financing solutions to institutional and certain secondary market clients. They offer a full suite of products and services across equities, credit, macro – including rates and foreign exchange – and securitized products, helping clients to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios.

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.

Pyrford International Ltd. (Pyrford) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was founded by Bruce Campbell in 1987 and formerly known as Elders Investment Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Pyrford provides global asset management services to collective investment schemes, investment management companies, local and state bodies, pension schemes, endowments, and foundations.

Hana Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Hana AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Formerly known as Daehan Investment Trust Management Co. Ltd. and UBS Hana Asset Management Co., Ltd., the firm was founded in 2007 through the joint venture between UBS AG and Hana Financial Group, Inc. (HFG) (KRX: 086790). In 2023, Hana Securities Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of HFG, acquired the remaining 51% stake in the firm from UBS AG. Hana AM offers private clients investment opportunities across all major asset classes in both institutional and wholesale sectors.

Part of ING Groep NV, ING Wholesale Banking is a Dutch company that specializes in wholesale banking. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ING Bank NV engages in the provision of banking, investment, life insurance, and retirement services. It operates through the following segments: Retail Netherlands, Retail Belgium, Retail Germany, Retail Other, Wholesale Banking, and Corporate Line Banking. The Retail Netherlands segment offers current and savings accounts, business lending, mortgages, and other consumer lending in the Netherlands. The Retail Belgium segment focuses in the retail and private banking activities in Belgium and offered services like the Netherland segment. The Retail Germany segment consists of current and savings accounts, mortgages, and other customer lending. The Retail Other segment comprises income from retail banking activities in the rest of the world, including the SME and mid-corporate segments. The Wholesale Banking segment include income from wholesale banking activities (a full range of products is offered from cash management to corporate finance), real estate, and lease. The Corporate Line Banking segment comprises corporate line banking and the run-off portfolio of Real Estate. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Credit Suisse AG provides global investment banking services. The firm operates as a reporting Bahamas financial institution offering private, investment banking, and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas.

Part of PwC Partner Andreas Staubli Stefan Räbsamen & Co. KmG, Pricewaterhousecoopers Holding GmbH is a leading auditing and consulting Swiss company in Switzerland. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company helps small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned companies prepare for the future by providing advice on mergers, acquisitions, and customs regulations. PwC Switzerland is an independent member of the international PwC network, and they assist companies and individuals in creating value. The company also offers a podcast on family office, wealth planning, governance, succession planning, and other related topics.

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.

SWX Europe Ltd. develops screen based electronic trading systems for the secondary trading market. The company is an electronic communications network focusing on blue chip UK and European stocks. It gives access to Europe's key financial centre with a market that offers crossborder trading, clearing, and settlement of securities. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Part of IHAG Holding AG, Widder Hotel AG is a luxury design hotel located in Zurich, Switzerland. The hotel is comprised of nine medieval houses that have been transformed into a 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Zurich's Old Town. Guests can enjoy the history and architecture of the buildings while experiencing the luxury amenities of a modern hotel. Widder Hotel was acquired by IHAG Holding AG from UBS AG on September 03, 2018.

UBS Asset Management AG engages in the acquisition, holding, management, and disposal of participating interests in firms, particularly in the financial services sector. The company was founded on September 3, 2014 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Bank LLC is a Russian banking company that provides banking services. The company is based in Moscow, Russian Federation. The company was founded in 2005. Fedor Vladimirovich Tregubenko has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Swiss Bankers Association operates bankers association. The company was founded by Robert U. Vogler in 1912 and is headquartered in Basel, China.

Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG engages in the operation of a bank. Its services include all types of banking, financing, asset management and financial advisory services. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Europe SE (Spain) is a Spanish company that provides wealth management, investment banking, retail and commercial banking services. The company is based in Madrid, Spain.

Part of Stichting ING Aandelen, Ing Bank Nederland NV provides banking services.

ING Bank N.V. Amsterdam Sucursala Bucuresti offers banking services. It offers retail. wholesale, and mid corporate banking, mutual funds, deposit, and application programming interface. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.

ING Bank NV, Amsterdam, succursale de Lancy/Genève provides commercial banking services. Its banking products include saving and current accounts, credit cards, loans and investments. The firm offers vehicle insurance, home insurance, life insurance and retirement plans. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

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.