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Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) (CSPB) is the Zurich-based private banking division of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (VX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Established in 1856, CSPB provides comprehensive advice and a range of investment products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The firm is a leading provider of innovative alternative investment products. Their wealth management solutions include tax planning, pension planning, life insurance solutions, wealth and inheritance advice, trusts and foundations.

Octavian AG is a Swiss company that specializes in equity market expertise and research for high alpha investors. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company also facilitates high-quality investor events and are a trusted corporate finance advisor. Octavian was founded in 2017 by Dan Potashnick, Martin Schuler, René Saner, Serge Monnerat, Stephen Leventhal, Laura Pfeifer-Rossi, Alessandro Foletti.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reichmuth & Co. is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Reichmuth & Co. Holding AG in Switzerland. Headquartered in Lucerne, the firm was founded in 1996 and provides fund administration and advisory services for private and institutional clients.

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.

zCapital AG (zCapital) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was established in 2008. Based in Zug, the firm specializes in Swiss equities and manages the zCapital Swiss Small & Mid Cap Fund and the zCapital Swiss Dividend Fund. They are a socially responsible investor which donates a portion of the fees they earn to a range of charities.

Swiss Universal Bank provides commercial banking services.

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.

UBS AG (Wealth Management Research) is the investment research division of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm provides corporate, institutional and wealth management clients in-depth cross-asset research, along with access to equities, foreign exchange, precious metals and selected rates and credit markets, through its business units.

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.

Opernhaus Zürich AG is a private company based in Zurich, CH. The company operates the Zurich Opera House and provides information about schedules for opera, ballet, and concerts. The Swiss company offers details about the works, artists, prices, tickets, subscriptions, and services available at the Opera House.

digitalswitzerland operates as a cross-industry association that connects established business. The company was founded in January 2015 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation operates a business association. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded by Philipp Stauffer.

SIX Group AG engages in the development and operation of a central infrastructure, which ensures the flow of information and money between banks, traders, merchants, and investors. It offers products and services for securities trading, stock market transactions, financial information, and payment transactions. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Germany) (Kepler Cheuvreux Germany) is the German brokerage division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. Kepler Cheuvreux Germany specializes in security broking and is a market leader for small- to mid-cap companies.

Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Luxembourg Financial Group Asset Management SA is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Ralph A. J. G. Hamers has been the CEO of the Luxembourger company since 2020.

MIV Asset Management AG (MIV-AM) is an independent asset management firm previously known as Suter, Zülle & Partner AG. The firm was established in 1997 and is based in Zurich. MIV-AM is the dedicated manager of the MIV Global Medtech Fund, formerly known as MicroValue AG, which is a compartment of the Luxemburg-domiciled Variopartner SICAV. Their clients are private individuals and institutions.

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.

Bank Vontobel AG (BV), formerly known as Bank J. Vontobel & Co AG, is a Zurich-based private bank. Established in 1924, BV is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SW: VONN) and has offices in Geneva, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Vienna and Luxembourg. The bank is VONN's private banking arm. In 2006 BV acquired the brokerage and corporate finance activities of Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, which were integrated into their investment banking subsidiary, Vontobel Equity Research. BV specializes in financial consulting, research and wealth management via mutual funds, hedge funds, derivatives and special products for institutions, pension funds, corporates, high net-worth individuals, family offices and private individuals

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Investment Management) (ZKB-IM) is the investment management division of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a Swiss full-service bank headquartered in Zurich. Founded in 1870, ZKB-IM performs the bank's investment activities, including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. The asset management division provides investment solutions for institutional, corporate and private clients, managing discretionary mandates and the ZKB range of mutual funds. Their mission includes fostering economic growth in the Canton of Zurich.

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.

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

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.

ING Luxembourg SA provides banking services. It offers electronic and mobile banking; investment and loan consulting; savings account; credit transfer; and insurance policies. The company was founded on September 15, 1960 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Part of NN Group NV, NN Insurance Eurasia NV is a Dutch company that functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in The Hague, Netherlands.

ING Bank NV (Investment Management) (ING-IM) is the investment management division of ING Bank NV, itself a subsidiary of ING Groep NV (ASE: INGA, ADR: ING) in The Netherlands. Headquartered in Amsterdam, ING-IM provides investment management services for ING Bank including offering clients tailored solutions in corporate finance, structured finance, commercial finance, equity markets, and financial markets and leasing. Their clients include large and medium-sized corporations, multinationals, governments and financial institutions.