Michael Leister

Commerzbank AG (Investment Management) (Commerzbank-IM) is the asset management division of Commerzbank AG (XE: CBK, ADR: CRZBY), a corporate bank headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1969, the firm manages various Commerzbank funds and provides investment management services to private and small business, as well as corporate clients, multi-nationals, financial service providers, and institutional clients Commerzbank-IM is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, which campaigns for active environmental protection, fair labor relations and the fight against corruption.

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.

Bundesverband deutscher Banken eV operates an organization for the banking industry that manages the interests of private banking institutions. Its tasks include informing members, cooperating with other associations, and informing the general public. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Allianz Deutschland AG operates as a holding company. It offers insurance products and services, which includes life, health and property and casualty. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Allianz Versicherungs-AG engages in the non-life insurance business. It provides general accident, liability, vehicle, legal expense, fire, credit and surety, as well as transport insurance services. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Beratungs- und Vertriebs AG offers property, casualty, life and health insurance services. The company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Andreas Kanning.

Deutsche Bank AG (Private Banking Germany) (Deutsche Bank-PB) is the private banking division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1870, Deutsche Bank-PB offers its clients high-quality financial services from a single source. These range from comprehensive services for private customers and support for demanding entrepreneurs and their families, to solutions for small and medium-sized companies in important Eurozone markets.

Commerzbank AG (Private Banking) (Commerzbank PB) is the private banking division of Commerzbank AG (FR: CBK). The firm was previously the wealth management business of Dresdner Bank AG, and was rebranded in 2009 following the 2008 acquisition of Dresdner Bank by Commerzbank. Established in 1872, Dresdner Bank was acquired by Allianz SE (FR: ALV) in 2001. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank PB provides wealth management services including estate planning. They design tailored financial products and solutions for high-net worth individuals, and have particular expertise in cross-border transactions. The firm combines the reach of a large banking group with the local expertise of teams having long-established client relationships, based in Germany and throughout Europe, as well as in Singapore and Dubai.

Commerz Real AG engages in the provision of asset and investment management services. Its products and services include open-ended real estate funds, institutional investments, infrastructure funds, alternative investment funds, asset structuring, and equipment leasing. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. provides personal and commercial insurance services for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. It also sells insurance through independent agents and brokers. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Petaluma, CA.

Fitch Ratings Ltd. (FRL) is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, Inc., ultimately held by The Hearst Family Trust in the US. FRL provides research and specialized ratings of services to residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and managed funds. They also publish quantitatively based ratings such as Q-IFS ratings.

Part of HNA Group Co., Ltd., Swissport Deutschland GmbH is a German company that provides airport and transportation services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Patrick Kohlmann, Philipp Frech.

Swissport Travel Center GmbH provides aircraft ground handling services. The private company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The German company was founded in 2010. Patrick Kohlmann has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Suisse Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG is a Swiss company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Wallisellen, Switzerland and was founded in 2002.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd. (Germany) (MCE Germany) is the Germany-based brokerage division of Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd., which is ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and was founded in 2008. MCE Germany provides brokerage services to their clients.

Alfa Bank JSC (Broker) (Alfa Bank-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Alfa Bank JSC, a private bank headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of AB Holding JSC, ultimately held by ABH Holdings SA in Luxembourg. Alfa Bank-Broker provides execution services to various clients.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Invesco Kapitalanlage GmbH provides investment advice. The firm provides its services to banking institutions, investment companies, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Part of Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Group Bank AG (UK) is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1997, the British company offers brokerage services to its clients.

Part of GlobalData Plc, Lombard Street Research Ltd. provides investment research. The company is based in London, UK. Lombard Street Research was acquired by Trusted Sources UK Ltd. on August 01, 2016. The British company was founded in 1989.

TSL Research Group Ltd. is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2016 and in 2022 they became a subsidiary of GlobalData UK Ltd., which is ultimately owned by GlobalData Plc (LON: DATA) in 2022. TSL Research Group offers three distinct research services that can be tailored to suit client’s needs: Global Macro, China and Global Emerging Markets and Global Strategy. They apply their macro and thematic thinking to the specific needs of varied investment professionals across multi-asset, equities, fixed income, wealth management and specialist classes.