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Credit Suisse International (Investment Management) (Credit Suisse International-IM) is the investment management division of Credit Suisse International, an investment banking firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse International-IM provides investment advisory and management services.

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.

The Productivity Group is a charity organization founded in 2017 that promotes industry and commerce.

Österreichische Kontrollbank AG provides financial and information services to the export industry and the capital market. It issues guarantees to protect Austrian exports and direct investments abroad. The firm also acts as a notification office, where security prospectuses can be deposited and compulsory information is published. The company was founded on January 22, 1946 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Banca Comerciala Romana SA provides retail, corporate, and investment banking services. It offers accounts and transactions, debit cards, financing, risk mitigation, loans, savings and investments, insurance, and digital banking solutions. The company was in 1990 and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.

Erste&Steiermärkische Banka dd provides banking services. Its services include housing loans, lending for micro businesses, retail and corporate banking, and internet banking services. The company was founded in August 2003 and is headquartered in Rijeka, Croatia.

Part of Redwood Financial Partners Ltd., Redwood Bank Ltd. is a commercial bank that provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in Letchworth, UK. The British company was founded in 2015 by Gary Wilkinson, Jonathan David Rowland. Gary Wilkinson has been the CEO since 2015.

Tesco Personal Finance Group Plc engages in the provision of banking and insurance services. It offers credit cards, and loans. The company was founded on March 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Tesco Personal Finance Plc offers car insurance, credit cards, loans and other banking and insurance products. It provides travel money cards, fixed rate savers, mortgages, home, pet, van, life, health and dental insurance. The firm also offers interactive charts, trading information, broker recommendation, technical and news analysis. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Northern Bank Ltd. provides retail banking services. It offers personal and business finance, general insurance, leasing, share trading, and treasury services. The company was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Belfast, UK.

Part of Prudential Plc, Prudential Corporation Asia Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides life insurance and fund management operations across. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1993 by Mark Edward Tucker. Nicolaos Andreas Nicandrou has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

KPMG International Ltd. is a global organization of independent professional services firms that provide audit, tax, and advisory services. The private company is based in Canary Wharf, UK, and has subsidiaries in Norway and Thailand. The British company operates in 145 countries and territories with more than 236,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. KPMG International is a private English company limited by guarantee and each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. The company was founded in 1987, and William Bruce Thomas has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

UBS draws on its 150-year heritage to serve private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. They combine their wealth management, investment banking and asset management businesses with their Swiss operations to deliver superior financial solutions and manage CHF 2.2 trillion in invested assets. Headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, UBS has offices in more than 50 countries, including all major financial centers, and employs approximately 65,000 people. Under Swiss company law, UBS is organized as an Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation that has issued shares of common stock to investors. UBS AG is the parent company of the UBS Group (Group). The operational structure of the Group comprises the Corporate Center and four business divisions: Wealth Management & Swiss Bank, Wealth Management Americas, Global Asset Management and the Investment Bank.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Vienna Branch) is a banking services provider. The private company is based in Vienna, Austria.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Climate Bonds Initiative provides investment related services. It mobilizes debt capital markets for climate change solutions. The company was founded by Sean Kidney and Nick Silver in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

AXA PPP Healthcare Ltd. provides medical and health insurance plans. Its services include travel insurance, dental plans, diagnostic tests, chemotherapy treatments, and coverage for expatriates living abroad. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, the United Kingdom.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Germany) (CSS Germany) is the Germany-based brokerage division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd., which is ultimately held by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and provides brokerage services to their clients.

Part of AXA SA, AXA Insurance UK Plc is a private company that offers a range of insurance covers for car, business, equipment, tools, and legal expenses. Founded in 1903, the company is based in London, UK. In addition to insurance, AXA Insurance offers tips and guides on various topics related to road tax and number plates. The British company also provides tailored insurance for pet shops and florists. The company occasionally sends alerts or updates via SMS to its customers.

Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC Investment Bank Holdings Ltd. operates as a bank holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, also known as AFME, represents the leading banks and other significant capital market players in Europe. The British company is working with its members to make a positive contribution to the European insolvency reform debate. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the private company since 2020.

Part of Gazprom PJSC, SEFE Energy Ltd. is a leading business energy supplier in the UK and Europe. The private company is based in London, UK and has a strong focus on sustainable energy, offering low carbon energy products to help customers and the planet. SEFE Energy has been a leader in the energy markets for over 17 years and provides in-depth regulation information and free downloadable guides. Founded in 2006, the British company offers gas and electricity to businesses with a focus on excellent customer service.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, this British company provides brokerage services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of Moody's Corp., Risk First Group Ltd. is a British company that provides financial technology to the pensions and investment market. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2013.

CS Securities, Inc. provides security services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of Atos SE, KPMG Consulting UK Ltd is a private company that provides management and business consulting services. The company is based in London, UK.

The Kingham Hill Trust provides educational services. The non-profit company is based in Kingham, UK. The British company was founded in 1886 by Charles Edward Baring Young.