Juliane Rack

UniCredit Bank AG provides banking services. It offers banking and financial products to corporate as well as public and private sector clients. The company operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking and Other/Consolidation. The Commercial Banking segment offers consumer loans, mortgage loans, savings-and-loan and insurance products and banking services for retail customers. The corporate & Investment Banking segment operates through three divisions HVB, UniCredit Bank Austria AG and UniCredit spa. The other/consolidation segment encompasses the chief operating office business unit, activities of the group corporate center business unit and consolidation effects. The company was founded on July 1, 1869 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Commerzbank AG (UK) is the UK brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (FR: CBK) in Germany. Based in London, they engage in equity, debt and derivative instrument trading, investment banking, public finance and treasury, interest-rate and currency management, as well as corporate finance. In 2009 Dresdner Bank was acquired by and merged into Commerzbank and the London-based activities of Dresdner Kleinwort Securities absorbed into Commerzbank AG (UK). The firm provides capital markets services, corporate advisory, risk management, research and lending services focused on equity, corporate and emerging-market debt, derivatives and money market products. Their clients are European and international corporations, institutions and government entities. In terms of corporate finance they offer financial advisory as well as execution capabilities for a wide range of corporate finance-related transactions on a global basis. Their primary focus is on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, equity issues and initial public offerings.

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.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded by Laurent Quirin in 1997. Kepler Cheuvreux provides execution services to institutional investors. It supports equities, fixed income, derivatives, ETFS, and convertible bonds across Europe, America and Asia.

Commerzbank AG provides banking services. It offers corporate finance, transaction services, trade services, and risk management. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Germany) (CSS Germany) is the Germany-based brokerage division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd., which is ultimately held by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and provides brokerage services to their clients.

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.

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.

ODDO BHF AG (Broker) (ODDO BHF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of ODDO BHF AG, which is owned by Oddo BHF SCA in German. The firm was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. ODDO BHF-Broker offers a wide range of high value-added broking services for issuers, holding companies and/or family offices.

Volksbank Rietberg eG is a German bank that offers various financial services such as protection against fraud, funding opportunities, and mobile banking applications. Volksbank Rietberg was founded in 1905 and is led by CEO Wolfgang Hillemeier. The bank is based in Rietberg, Germany. The bank also provides information on general business conditions and special conditions.

Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. (MCEL) is the London-based subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG), a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Operating as part of the Macquarie Capital Advisers division, MCEL provides investment advisory services in the UK and in continental Europe. In relation with Macquarie Securities Group, they provide access to Asia Pacific markets for European clients. In terms of research, MCEL supplies macro-economic, markets and stock level analysis to a diverse range of clients. Their capabilities cover equity, debt, ForEx, futures, metals and mining worldwide, economics and strategy. In 2009 Macquarie Group acquired the international brokerage firm Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller LLC. The London branch Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. was absorbed into MCEL.

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.

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.

Metzler Pension Management GmbH (Broker) (Metzler Pension Management-Broker) is the brokerage division of Metzler Pension Management GmbH, an investment firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1974, the firm is a subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. KGaA, which is owned by B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG. Metzler Pension Management-Broker provides brokerage services.

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.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, Exane SA (Germany) is a company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Kitzmann Bier GmbH is a brewery that produces classic Franconian beers, including cellar beer, noble pilsner, pale lager, and wheat beer, all brewed according to the Bavarian purity law of 1516. The private company was founded in 2018 and is based in Erlangen, Germany. The German company provides an overview of retailers that stock their beer and offers information on the current availability of their products. Kitzmann Bier values their customers' privacy and provides guidelines and regulations on their website. The CEOs are Markus Stodden and Holger Schmidt.