Simone Martha Schärer

UBS AG (Investment Management) (UBS-IM) is the Swiss investment management division of UBS AG, itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Formerly known as UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland, the firm was founded in 1998 when Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged. Headquartered in Zurich and has additional office in Basel, UBS-IM manages a range of investment funds and offers investment management services for institutional, corporate and private clients.

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.

Zürcher Kantonalbank engages in the provision of universal banking services. It offers its services through the following divisions: Private Banking, International Banking and Asset Management. The Private Banking division offers private advisory, asset management, fiduciary and other services. The International Banking division provides international payments and trade finance services. The Asset Management division includes segregated, balanced and overlay mandates. It also offers strategy advice and portfolio analysis services. The company was founded on February 15, 1870 and is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

UBS Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. (UBS Singapore) is the asset management subsidiary of UBS Asset Management AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm offers bespoke investment solutions to a wide range of clients including corporations, pension funds, endowments and major financial institutions. UBS Singapore distributes funds through partners locally and around the Southeast Asia region.

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.

Swiss Life Asset Management AG (SLAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss Life Investment Management Holding, which is part of Swiss Life Holding AG (SWX: SLHN). The firm was established in 1988 and is located in Zürich, with sister offices in France, Germany, and Belgium. SLAM manages part of the insurance assets of the group, as well as third-party mandates, providing investment management services for institutional clients. In particular, the firm distributes institutional funds specifically intended for pension schemes, accessible to other institutions.

Bellevue Asset Management AG (Bellevue AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN), an independent Swiss financial group. The firm is headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland and has additional offices in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Founded in 1993, Bellevue AM provides a diverse spectrum of top-tier investment solutions with a focus on global healthcare sector for private and institutional clients. They offer their flagship investment vehicle, the listed investment company BB Biotech AG.

Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) (CSPB) is the Zurich-based private banking division of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (VX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Established in 1856, CSPB provides comprehensive advice and a range of investment products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The firm is a leading provider of innovative alternative investment products. Their wealth management solutions include tax planning, pension planning, life insurance solutions, wealth and inheritance advice, trusts and foundations.

HSZH Verwaltungs AG (HSZH) is the wealth management subsidiary of state-owned St. Gallen Kantonalbank (SW: SGKN) in Switzerland. Formerly known as Hyposwiss Privatbank AG, the bank was established in 1889 and is based in Zurich. HSZH specializes in wealth management and provides a range of investment products and services tailored for high-net worth individuals.

LGT Capital Partners (FL) AG (LGT CP) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of LGT Capital Partners AG, itself a subsidiary of the Prince of Liechtenstein Family’s LGT Group Foundation. Established in 1998, the firm is located in Vaduz and provides asset management services to national and local government pension funds, corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, foundations, endowments and banks. They provide alternative investment solutions to institutional investors through a broad range of fund of funds programs and align interests by investing substantial proportions of their own assets in the same programs as clients. The LGT Group also invests a significant part of their proprietary capital in the firm's investment programs.

Konwave AG is an independent boutique-sized asset management firm headquartered in Herisau, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Walter Wehrli in 1999. Konwave offers active investment solutions in structurally attractive themes with a focus on gold mining.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Horizon21 AG (Investment Management) (Horizon21-IM) is a single-family office division of Horizon21 AG, an investment company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2004, Horizon21-IM serves the needs of the founder of the firm and his family.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Switzerland) (Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Zurich. Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland provides execution services platform that supports Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, ETFs, and Convertible Bonds.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

Founded in 2003, Stifel Schweiz AG is a full-service investment bank. Part of Stifel Financial Corp., the Swiss company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with offices in multiple locations. The company provides a range of investment banking services.

Part of Swiss Finance & Property AG, Swiss Finance & Property Funds AG provides investment advice. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland and was founded in 2006.

Robeco Schweiz AG is the Switzerland-based asset management subsidiary of ORIX Corporation Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TSE: 8591) in Japan. Formerly known as SAM Sustainable Asset Management AG, the firm was founded in 1995 as the first asset manager focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. They were acquired by Robeco Group in 2007 and renamed RobecoSAM AG in 2013 as part of Robeco's strategy to further align its group-wide Sustainability Investing activities. The firm became Robeco Schweiz AG in 2020. Headquartered in Zurich, Robeco Schweiz offers a comprehensive palette of products including in-house asset management, Sustainability Indices, corporate sustainability assessments, active ownership and engagement, and customized portfolio benchmarking solutions for private and institutional investors.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Investment Management) (J. Safra Sarasin-IM) is the investment management division of Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a private banking firm headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1841, the firm is owned by J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, which is ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. J. Safra Sarasin-IM actively manage assets for private and institutional clients.

Serafin Asset Management AG is an asset management firm headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2011 as AMG Fondsverwaltung AG. They are a subsidiary of Serafin Asset Management Holding GmbH in Germany. Serafin Asset Management manages several equity funds. They offer specialized investment solutions for different market cycles, which provide additional diversification and interesting sources of supplementary income to their clients' core investments.

Nova Property Fund Management AG (NPFM) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2012, the firm establishes, manages and administers collective investment schemes under Swiss law and distributes self-managed funds. In addition, NPFM provides investment advice for real estate investment companies and investment foundations with a focus on real estate.

Part of Bâloise Holding AG, Baloise Asset Management AG is a financial services company based in Basel, Switzerland. Baloise Asset Management offers a range of insurance solutions, including car insurance, household insurance, legal protection insurance, and pension planning. The Swiss company also provides investment and precautionary solutions, such as investment solutions with a 3a precautionary account and insulting solutions in combination with the precautionary account 3a. Additionally, Baloise Asset Management offers finance and banking services, including accounts, maps, and financing. Baloise Asset Management AG aims to provide comprehensive protection with individually selectable cover and has a focus on customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2016 and Stephan Kamps has been the CEO of the company since April 01, 2020.

ESG-AM AG is a private company based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded by Peter Jeggli, Philipp Good. Philipp Good has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Auris Medical AG manufactures electronic devices for ear disorders. It develops novel pharmaceutical therapies to protect hearing and to silence tinnitus. The company was founded by Thomas Meyer in April 2003 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Woodman Asset Management AG (Woodman) is an independent investment boutique headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Daniel Aaxman in 2011. Woodman provides wealthy individuals & family offices with wealth management services and access to core, niche & sustainable investment strategies.