Tanja Kessler

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

Metzler Asset Management GmbH (MAM) is the asset management subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG, a German family business originally established in 1674. Headquartered in Frankfurt, MAM was founded in 1995 and offers investment advisory services and portfolio management for private and institutional clients including segregated accounts, mutual funds and pension funds.

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.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment is a socially responsible investor which offers a product range that covers all asset classes worldwide including equity, fixed-income, balanced, index and real estate funds.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Investment Management) (JBG&Co-IM) is the investment management division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, which was established in 1590 as a private bank and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm specializes in private banking for high-net worth individuals, investment banking, corporate banking and asset management.

Robert Bosch GmbH engages in the development of the engineering and electronics sector. Its business sectors include; mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886 and is headquartered in Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany.

Bethmann Bank AG (Bethmann Bank) is the German private banking subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank NV, itself a subsidiary of the state-owned ABN AMRO Group NV in The Netherlands. Formerly known as Delbrück Bethmann Maffei AG, the firm changed their name to Bethmann Bank in 2011. They are based in Frankfurt am Main and have offices in Germany's major cities including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Aachen. The bank's asset management activities are tailored to fit the needs of private individuals, and include portfolio and mutual fund management, financial advisory services and third-party fund distribution.

Lonstroff AG specializes in the development and manufacture of elastomer products for pharmaceutical, medical technology and industrial applications. The firm supplies products to manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, machines and installations, structural components, sanitary fittings and automotive parts. Lonstroff was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland.

Deutsche Alternative Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (Deutsche AAM-UK) is the Great Britain-based property investment management subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Group Ltd., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. Established in 1990, the firm is headquartered in London and caters to both private and institutional investors through pooled real estate investment vehicles as well as direct investments.

UBS Europe SE (Broker) is the brokerage division of Germany-based UBS Europe SE, itself is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm offers a full spectrum of brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (AGI) is an investment management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management GmbH, which is owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AGI manages the group's assets and client-focused equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios. They also launch and manage equity and fixed-income mutual funds for individual and institutional clients.

1st Capital Management Group GmbH (1st Capital) is an independent, asset management firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. The firm was founded by GmbH Thomas Doll in 1999. 1st Capital provides asset management and fund advisory services for private customers.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

Deutsche Asset Management SA (DAM) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Luxembourg and was founded in 1987. They are a direct subsidiary of DWS Investment GmbH and their ultimate parent is Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK). DAM provides investment advices. They offer individuals and institutions access to their investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends.

Deutsches Aktieninstitut eV is a German stock institute that offers membership to the werwoman presidium and board of directors, team science advisory board, and contribution job impression commission. The non-profit company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The institute provides assistance in stock and securities, priority compliance, corporate governance, and corporate law. It also covers topics such as digit finance-finance market supervision, financial market regulation, and real-economy capital financing sustainability publication and transparency-up press release. Christine Maria Bortenlänger has been the CEO of the German company since 2012.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, DWS Beteiligungs GmbH is a leading global asset manager with over 60 years of experience. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The German company is known for its excellent performance and is trusted worldwide as a provider of integrated investment solutions. DWS is valued for its stability and innovation across the entire spectrum of investment solutions. The CEOs of the company are Matthias Liermann, Stefan Kreuzkamp, Klaus Kaldemorgen.

Schmalenbach Gesellschaft FR Betriebswirtschaft Ev operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Cologne, Germany.

nordIX AG is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded by Moritz Schildt and Claus Tumbrägel in 2009. The firm manages several mutual and special funds and develops intelligent investment opportunities. Besides managing own funds, nordIX is furthermore a successful and competent Advisor of single bonds and fixed income products for institutional customers.

Oddo BHF Asset Management GmbH (Oddo BHF AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA in France. Formerly known as Oddo Meriten Asset Management SAS, the firm was founded in 1978 as WestLB Mellon Asset Management KAG mbH. From 2006 to 2012, they operated as a joint venture between BNY Mellon and Portigon AG (formerly WestLB AG). Oddo BHF AM provides investment advisory products and services to a range of institutional and wholesale clients including German savings banks and credit institutions, corporations, insurance companies and pension funds. They are a socially responsible investor which engages in various charitable activities including supporting the Kinderzukunft Foundation and the Children's Food Bank in Dusseldorf.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, DWS Management GmbH is an investment holding German company. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Asoka Wöhrmann, Claire Peel, Manfred Bauer.

HollyHedge Consult GmbH is an asset management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was founded by Frank Zinnecker and Christoph Lambert in 2013. The firm is a subsidiary of Banque Thaler SA. HollyHedge Consult serves as the investment manager to the Millennium Global Opportunities, a globally investing multi-asset fund.

ESG Portfolio Management GmbH is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded by Christoph M. Klein in 2018. It serves an asset manager for investment funds and segregated accounts, which are embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.