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Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

Alpha Strategic Ltd. engages in providing services to hedge fund management businesses and investment to acquire high quality diversified revenue streams. It acquires shares in, or enters joint ventures with, or provide services to, hedge fund management businesses, so as to acquire high-quality diversified revenue streams. Alpha Strategic was founded by Christopher Laurie Malthouse and Colin Barrow on March 10, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Local Government Improvement & Development, founded in 1998, is the creator of iDEA, an award-winning project that offers online challenges and events to help individuals earn badges and gain nationally recognized awards. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. iDEA provides a platform for individuals to showcase their skills and stand out in their careers.

Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG (Swisscanto) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of State-owned Zurcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. Formerly known as Swissca Fondsleitung AG, the firm was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Swiss Cantonal Banks. Headquartered in Zurich, Swisscanto provides fund management services for the entire Swisscanto Invest fund range and also for various private label funds. Their clients include banks, pension funds, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment foundations.

Banque Cantonale de Genève (Investment Management) (BCGE-IM) is the institutional investment management division of Banque Cantonale de Genève SA (SWX: BCGE), a cantonal bank headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1998 and was formerly known as Synchrony Asset Management. BCGE-IM aims to support and boost the regional economy, specializing in providing wealth management services for institutions and high-net worth individuals. They manage a diverse range of funds and design structured products.

Lombard Odier (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Lombard Odier HK) is the Hong Kong-based investment management subsidiary of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA, which is owned by Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA, a private bank headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1987, Lombard Odier HK provides wealth management services for private and institutional clients in Asia, with a clear focus on discretionary portfolio management (DPM).

LLB Asset Management AG (LLB-AM) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG (SWX: LLB) in Liechtenstein. Formerly known as LLB Investment Partners, the firm was established in 2002 and is located in Liechtenstein. LLB-AM manages a range of funds for the parent bank and provides asset management services to institutions and high-net worth individuals. The firm's fellow subsidiary LLB Fund Services AG caters to the retail market.

ORIX Corporation Europe NV operates as a financial holding company with interests in the automotive sector, real estate, the environment and energy sectors. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Bordier & Cie SCmA (Research Firm) is the investment research division of Bordier & Cie SCmA in Switzerland. Headquartered in Geneva, the firm was founded in 1844 and offers research for Swiss and European equities. They provide research on global macroeconomic trends with a sectoral approach throughout Europe on the European stock markets particularly DJ Stoxx 600.

Part of Alpha Strategic Ltd., Winton Advisors Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK. Winton Advisors was acquired by Alpha Strategic Ltd. from Winton Capital Management Ltd. on May 23, 2006 for $0.59 million.

Verband Schweizerischer Kantonalbanken operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The private company is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Founded in 1972, Mizuho Bank (Schweiz) AG is a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. that provides investment advice. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Securities) (BCV Securities) is the brokerage division of State of Vaud’s Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX: BCVN), a cantonal bank headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Founded in 1845, BCV Securities provides trading services through their TradeDirect, an online trading platform that provides access to over 25 global stock markets in real time and with customizable trading tools.

PvB Pernet von Ballmoos AG is a private company based in Zurich, Switzerland. and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2004 by Pascal A. Pernet and Christian von Ballmoos, with Christian von Ballmoos serving as the CEO since its inception.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Mizuho Securities-Broker) is the brokerage division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411; NYSE: MFG) in Japan. The firm was originally founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo with a network of offices throughout Japan as well as overseas representation through Mizuho entities or strategic partners (in Great Britain, Switzerland, the US, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and India). Mizuho Securities-Broker provides enhanced equity and fixed income execution services for their clients who includes private individuals in Japan, domestic and foreign institutions, non-financial companies, financial institutions and public corporations in the securities and investment banking fields.

Part of Alpha Strategic Ltd., Acme Advisors Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. Acme Advisors was acquired by Alpha Strategic Ltd. from IKOS CIF Ltd. on July 10, 2009 for $2.44 million.

GEP SA is a real estate management firm headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1953 and is a subsidiary of state-owned Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX: BCVN; OTCMKTS: BQCNF). GEP specializes in the management and administration of real estate investment funds of the BCV group which is aimed at both institutional and private investors. Its mandate is to direct, create, administer and manage collective real estate investments.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie. SA provides financial services. The firm specialized in asset and wealth management, institutional asset management, and private banking services. It has a network of 24 offices in 17 countries. The company was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Connecticut Bar Association, Inc. provides legal services. The private company is based in Connecticut.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, Cardif-Assurances Risques Divers SA is a specialist in people's insurance and a major player in the financing of the economy. The company is based in Paris, France. The French company relies on a unique business model based on partnership, co-creating its offers with nearly 500 distributor partners in various sectors. Present in 33 countries with strong positions in three areas, Cardif-Assurances Risques Divers conducts a survey every two years in collaboration with several of its international entities to better understand the needs of partners and their level of satisfaction.