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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.

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.

Amundi Deutschland GmbH is the German asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue La Boëtie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 1969 and was formerly known as Pioneer Investments Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH. Headquartered in Munich, Amundi Deutschland specializes in managing mutual funds and segregated accounts for institutional investors, private investors and advisors. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and incorporate ESG issues in their investment analysis and decision processes.

Lupus alpha Asset Management AG (LAAM) is the asset management subsidiary of Lupus alpha Holding GmbH in Germany. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Frick, Matthias Biedenkapp, Karl Fickel and Ralf Lochmüller. Headquartered in Frankfurt, LAAM manages mutual funds and discretionary portfolios for institutional clients and private individuals. They also manage several compartments of a Luxembourg-based umbrella fund which is administered by Lupus Alpha Investment SA.

LBBW Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH (LBBW Asset Management) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of State-owned regional bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The firm was founded in 2009 when LBBW Asset Management GmbH merged with fellow subsidiary Baden-Württembergische Investment GmbH. Headquartered in Stuttgart, LBBW Asset Management manages, administers and distributes mutual funds, institutional funds and funds of funds for institutional and retail clients. They also manage discretionary accounts.

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.

HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG (Private Banking) (HSBCT&B) is the private banking arm of Germany-based HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG (FRA: TUB), itself a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (LSE: HSBA) in Great Britain. The firm's history dates to 1785 when Christian Gottfried Jäger founded a trading house in Düsseldorf. Christian Gottfried Trinkaus, one of the founder's nephews, took over the firm in 1852, naming it C.G. Trinkaus. In 1972, C.G. Trinkaus merged with Bankhaus Burkhardt & Co., changing their name to Trinkaus & Burkhardt. They became HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt KGaA in 1999. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, HSBCT&B provides a diverse range of financial products and services to institutions, high-net-worth private individuals, large middle-market companies and major corporations and institutions.

Union Investment Institutional GmbH (Union Investment) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. The firm was founded in 1970 as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Investment-Fonds GmbH and was rebranded as Union Investment Institutional GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment manages funds for a range of institutional investors including banks, pension funds, church organizations, businesses and non-profit organizations. They are a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment and offer a variety of socially responsible investments including SRI mutual funds, segregated accounts and real-estate investments.

DJE Kapital AG (DJE) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Pullach, Germany. The firm was founded by Dr. Jens Ehrhardt in 1974 as Dr. Jens Ehrhardt Vermögensverwaltung. They became Dr. Jens Ehrhardt Kapital AG in 1998 and DJE Kapital AG in 2008. The firm manages assets for private and institutional clients in Germany and abroad. They also offer several mutual funds that invest in important and attractive markets. DJE is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of Julius Bär Gruppe AG, Bank Julius Baer Europe SA provides investment advice. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The Luxembourger company was founded in 1969. Falk Fischer has been the CEO of the company since 2000. Bank Julius Baer Europe was acquired by Julius Bär Gruppe AG from Commerzbank AG on July 04, 2016 for $85.18 million.

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH functions as a college or university. Its services include academic, coaching@EBS, career services center, EBS languages center, accommodation database and EBS mediations services. The company is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany.

FIL Investments International (FILII) is an asset management firm headquartered in Tadworth, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Ltd., which is ultimately held by FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FILII provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Part of LVM Landwirtschaftlicher Versicherungsverein Münster AG, Allianz Vermoegens Bank AG is an international commercial bank. The company is based in Augsburg, Germany. Allianz Vermoegens Bank was acquired by LVM Landwirtschaftlicher Versicherungsverein Münster AG from Allianz SE on May 24, 2002.

ETHENEA Independent Investors SA (ETHENEA) is the Luxembourg-based investment management subsidiary of Luca Pesarini’s Haron Holding AG in Switzerland. Established in 2010, ETHENEA is a non bank-affiliated investment firm which manages the Ethna Funds. The firm is headquartered in Munsbach and has subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany and Italy, and a representative office in Austria. The Ethna Funds can be acquired at Raiffeisen and cooperative banks, from independent financial services providers as well as at banks and savings banks.

Ampega Investment GmbH (AGI) is the investment management subsidiary of Talanx Asset Management GmbH, itself a subsidiary of Insurance Federation of German Industry's Talanx AG (XE: TLX) in Germany. Formerly known as Gerling Investment KAG, the firm was established in 1968 and is based in Cologne. AGI provides asset management services to private individuals and institutions.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

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.

Raiffeisen Kapitalanlage-Gesellschaft mbH (RKG) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Raiffeisen Bank International AG (VSE: RBI; ADR: RAIFY) in Austria. Founded in 1985, the firm is headquartered in Vienna and manages the Raiffeisenfonds fund range for institutional and individual investors.

Apo Asset Management GmbH (apoAsset) is a fund management firm headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Deutsche Apotheker- und Ärztebank. apoAsset manages individual portfolios, mutual funds, pension funds and funds of funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

CSR Beratungsgesellschaft mbH (CSR) is an independent, owner-managed asset management firm headquartered in Hofheim am Taunus, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Norbert Clément in 2007. CSR manages three mutual funds, which are equally suitable for private and institutional investors. They also offer individual asset management for high-net-worth private customers and family companies.

PIMCO Europe GmbH is an asset management firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. The firm was founded in 2011 as PIMCO Deutschland GmbH. They are subsidiary of Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). PIMCO Europe manages assets for central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, corporations, foundations and endowments, and individual investors in the UK and Europe.

Deka Vermögensmanagement GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1988, the firm was formerly known as Landesbank Berlin Investment GmbH (LBB-INVEST) and changed their name into Deka Vermögensmanagement GmbH in April 2018. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Deka specializes in managing mutual funds and segregated accounts for private individuals and institutional investors, respectively.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Real Estate GmbH (CSAM RE) is the German asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, ADR: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. CSAM RE offers a range of investment products and manages global and regional funds and other investment instruments for government bodies, institutions, companies and individual clients.

Lucror Analytics Pte Ltd. is a research partner for professional investors in high yield markets. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. and has subsidiaries in Singapore. The Singaporean company was founded in 2010 by Panos Paraskevopoulos, Madhav Kapadia. Madhav Kapadia has been the CEO since 2010.

Deka Immobilien GmbH engages in the real estate business. It focuses on the acquisition and sale of real estate, including the leasing and management of other properties. The firm also develops fund products. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.