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Anglogold Ashanti Australia Ltd. is a gold producer engaging from activities range from deep-level hard-rock mining to open pit mining and include exploration, research and development and downstream marketing initiatives. The company was registered on July 1, 1970 and is headquartered in Western Australia, Australia.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Shaw & Partners Ltd. (S&P) is the broker subsidiary of EFG International AG (SWX: EFGN) in Switzerland. The firm is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales and was founded in 1987. S&P provides research and investment strategies to their clients. The firm specializes in emerging and mid-cap companies.

Contango Funds Management Ltd. (Contango FM) is the fund management subsidiary of CSM Holdings Pty Ltd. in Australia. Founded in 1998 by David Stevens and Stephen Babidge, the firm is based in Melbourne and manages mandates across market-caps for institutional and professional investors.

Taylor Collison Ltd. is an independent brokerage firm headquartered in Adelaide, Australia. The firm was founded in 1988 and offers stockbroking services to private and institutional investors and corporate clients throughout Australia. Their research and corporate focus is on the emerging growth sector of the Australian share market. Taylor Collison uses in-house & external research to establish and maintain diverse & balanced investment portfolios for their clients.

Deutsche Bank AG (Broker) is the brokerage arm of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1870 and offers FX Prime Brokerage (FXPB) which enables clients to transact foreign exchange across an array of dealers utilizing Deutsche Bank credit lines to maintain anonymity, maximize operational and margin efficiency and reduce transactional costs.

Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Credit Suisse (Australia) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Australia) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Australia offers global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage, underwriting, and comprehensive investment research for corporate and institutional investors.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Securities Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Ord Minnett Ltd. is the brokerage and private wealth management subsidiary of IOOF Holdings Ltd. (ASX: IFL) in Australia. Headquartered in Sydney with additional office in Melbourne, the firm offers private wealth clients a full-service stockbroking services that covers Australian and global stock markets.

Bligh Capital Pty Ltd. provides investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm focuses on corporate finance advisory and equity research and sales. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Veritas Securities Ltd. (Veritas) is an independent, Australian securities dealer and corporate advisory firm which were founded by Bryce and Piers Reynolds, and Clay Melbourn in 2006. Headquartered in Sydney with additional office in Melbourne, the firm offers a range of investment solutions to a wide array of institutional, corporate and professional clients. Veritas is specialists in emerging companies in both the industrial and resource sectors. They aim to provide cost effective investment solutions in a competitive market.

Phillip Capital Ltd. is the Australian securities brokerage arm of PhillipCapital in Singapore. Headquartered in Melbourne, the firm offers stockbroking, online share trading for Australian & International Shares to private clients and institutional traders.

Ironbark Asset Management Pty Ltd. (Ironbark) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Chris Larsen and Brendan Carpenter in 2009. Ironbark provides a range of innovative financial solutions including funds management, corporate trustee services and bespoke investment solutions for retail, wholesale and institutional clients across Australia.

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Akara Resources PCL engages in the operation and management of gold and ore mines. Its services include ore and minerals processing, handling of ore reserves and resources, and regional exploration. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Argo Investments Ltd. (Investment Management) (Argo Investments-IM) is the mutual fund management division of Argo Investments Ltd. (ASX: ARG), an Australian listed investment company which was founded in 1946 and is wholly-owned by their shareholders. Headquartered in Sydney, Argo Investments-IM manages a diverse portfolio of Australian shares and securities, providing capital growth, regular income and protection for a range of investors including private individuals, companies, trusts and superannuation funds. Argo's portfolio generates an income stream for shareholders, which is paid to them in dividends.