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UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Citibank (Switzerland) AG (Citi Switzerland) is the Swiss private banking subsidiary of Citicorp Banking Corp., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Founded in 1963, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and provides a range of wealth management and advisory services to corporations, institutions and ultra-high-net-worth private clients. Citi Switzerland is a socially responsible investor which seeks to advance environmental and social progress and conduct business in a way that creates value for clients, customers, communities and employees.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Ford Financial Services, Inc. provides financial services and equipment leasing. The company underwrites its own transactions, document its own deals and fund the equipment suppliers. Its services are used by banks, accounting firms, and equipment vendors. Ford Financial Services was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Encinitas, CA.

Nordea Investment Funds SA (NIF) is the Luxembourg-based investment management subsidiary of Nordea Asset Management Holding AB, which is owned by Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE), a European financial services group headquartered in Finland. NIF was founded in 1989 and offers a broad range of investment solutions to banks, asset managers, independent financial advisors, insurance companies and family offices.

First Chicago Bancorp provides commercial banking services in the United States. Its services include real estate, and construction and commercial loans to individuals, and small and medium-sized businesses. The company also provides mortgage services and alternative investment products. First Chicago Bancorp was founded in 1905 and is located in Chicago, IL

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg is a public bank providing all kinds of financial services to retail and corporate clients, savings banks, institutional clients and high net worth client. The company was founded on January 1, 1999 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Stena AB engages in the provision of investment and shipping services. It operates through the following segments: Ferry Operations, Offshore Drilling, Shipping, Property, and New Businesses. The Ferry Operations segment is managed by Stena Line, in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Latvia, Poland, the Netherlands and Ireland. The Offshore Drilling segment develops and constructs of drilling rigs and drillships. The Shipping segment comprises ownership and leasing of oil tankers and RoRo vessels. The Property segment relates to investments in residential properties and commercial properties. The New Businesses segment includes long term financial involvement and investment in operations outside Stena’s core operating areas and takes place through the business unit Stena Adactum. The company was founded on November 18, 1939 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Karl Fazer Oy Ab engages in the production of bakery, confectionery, biscuit, and grain products. It offers freshly baked, pre-packed, frozen, and long shelf life bread, chocolate, biscuits, sugar confectionery, and chewing gums. The firm also provides café services as well as meal solutions for business and the healthcare, welfare, education, and defense sectors. The company was founded by Karl Frazer in 1891 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Bechtel Corp. operates as an engineering, construction, and project management company. Its portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. The firm also raises finance from a host of international lenders including commercial banks, multilateral and bilateral lending institutions, export credit agencies, and the capital markets. The company was founded by Warren A. Bechtel in 1898 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Italian International Bank Plc is an international banking business. The private company is based in London, UK.

Nordea Bank AB (Finland) (Nordea Bank-Finland) is the brokerage division of Nordea Bank AB (STO: NDA) in Sweden. Formerly known as Nordea Capital Markets (Finland), the firm is based in Helsinki with branches in New York, London, Singapore, the Cayman Islands and the Baltic States. Nordea Bank-Finland provides broking services, including issuing and dealing securities. to Finnish private individuals, corporate clients and public institutions.

DBS Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, Institutional Banking, Treasury Markets, and Others. The Consumer Banking and Wealth Management segment offers individual customers a current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, loans and home finance, cards, payments, investment, and insurance products. The Institutional Banking segment includes financial services and products to institutional clients including bank and non-bank financial institutions, government-linked companies, large corporates, and small and medium-sized businesses. The Treasury Markets segment consists of structuring, market-making, and trading across treasury products. The Others segment encompasses activities from corporate decisions, capital and balance sheet management, funding, and liquidity. The company was founded in July1968 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Commercial Bank Renaissance Credit LLC engages in the provision of consumer financing services. It offers consumer loans, such as installment loans, auto loans, general purpose loans, mortgage loans, and employee loans, as well as loans on credit cards; credit cards; and deposits to corporate customers and individuals. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. provides commercial banking services. Its services include consumer banking, private, ec-banking and enterprise banking services. The firm also provides treasures priority, accounts and deposits, loans and other investment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH provides project, corporate, trade and export finance services. It offers medium to long-term financing solutions to support the German and European economy. The firm finances economic and social infrastructure in Europe, helps to secure the supply of raw materials and supports the realization of environmental and climate protection projects - all over the world. It finances for ships, aircraft and railroad vehicles as well as for investments in the expansion of airports and seaports. The firm provides tailor-made financing solutions for energy and environmental protection projects. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Citigroup Private Bank is the private banking subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm serves worldly and wealthy individuals and their families with a customized private banking service that crosses borders. They also provide services to professional investors, family offices, and lawyers and law firms.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citicorp Investment Bank Ltd. is a British company.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an organization that brings together around 1,300 academy members and 250 companies to bridge the gap between academia, business, and politics. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish company's aim is to work towards people's ability to contribute positively to society. The organization runs an internship program called Tekniksprånget, which gives young people in Sweden the opportunity to test the engineering profession through a four-month paid internship. The program has been running since 2012 and aims to inspire more people to choose a higher technical education. The CEO of the company is Björn O. Nilsson.

Turkiye Finans Katilim Bankasi AS engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The firm collects funds through current accounts and profit sharing accounts; and lends such funds through individual and corporate financing, production support, financial leasing, and profit or loss sharing partnership investment. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce provides certification services, including issuing ATA and TDB/BOFT Carnets, Certificates of Origin, and endorsing shipping documents to facilitate international trade. The non-profit company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Chamber also offers eight interest groups for members to learn from each other and drive thought leadership. Additionally, the Chamber provides payment guides and QR codes for various services.

Nordea Bank ABP (Broker) (Nordea Bank-Broker) is the Sweden-based broker/dealer division of Nordea Bank ABP (HEL: NDA-FI; OTCMKTS: NRDBY) in Finland. Headquartered in Stockholm, Nordea Bank-Broker was founded in 2001 and provides trading and execution services to various types of investors.

Volksbank Beuel EG is a German company that provides banking services.

Nordea Bank Abp (Broker Denmark) is the Denmark-based brokerage division of Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE) in Finland. Headquartered in Oslo, the firm provides prime brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

Visa International, Inc. provides credit card services. The company was founded by Dee Hock and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

The Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto, founded in 1927 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a globally recognized business organization that provides dispute resolution services for international commercial disputes through arbitration and mediation. The ICC also serves as a key influencer in international and national decision-making that affects the global business environment. With 6.5 million member companies and organizations, the ICC is the only global industry association that produces reports and research on the state of international trade. The ICC membership is open to all businesses and industry organizations worldwide.

Heimstaden Bostad AB engages in the investment and management of real estate. It focuses on residential properties in capital cities and urban areas. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden.

Svenska Bankföreningen operates as a membership association of banks and financial institutions. It represents the interests of its members on matters of regulations and policies, infrastructure and security, and public relations on baking related issues. The company was founded in November 1879 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

LCM Partners Ltd. is a leading alternative investment management firm based in Europe. The British company has a deep understanding of credit and has a 22-year track record of generating strong, risk-adjusted returns for investors. LCM manages two investment strategies: Credit Opportunities (COPs) and Strategic Origination and Lending Opportunities (SOLO). COPs focuses on non-performing, re-performing, and performing loans, while SOLO forms exclusive partnerships with credit originators by providing point of sale financing to their customers. LCM Partners was founded in 1998 and is led by CEO Paul David Burdell.

Ductor Oy offers proprietary and patented technology to improve waste management, energy and food production. It engages in the biological production of ammonia and phosphates for the fertilizer industry. The firm offers ammonia for nitrogen fertilizers, and phosphates and potassium for crops. It also produces biomass that is used for methane production. The company was founded by Veikko Latvala and Ari Ketola in 2009 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

North Channel Bank GmbH & Co. KG provides banking and investment advisory services. It time deposits, foreign exchange, securities trading, and financial concierge services. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.