Manfred Knof

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.

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.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

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.

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.

Dresdner Bank AG provides banking and financial services. Its bank products and services are sold through insurance agency locations. It has operations in many countries. The company's operating divisions are private and business clients (retail banking, private banking, asset management, lending) and corporate and investment banking (business banking, lending, investment banking, corporate finance, insurance, securities). The latter division includes subsidiary Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

comdirect bank AG engages in the provision of online banking and brokerage services. It operates through the Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) segments. The B2C segment offers customers digital management of personal finances, including money and securities investment, payment transactions, and financing. The B2B segment supports the business models of its cooperation partners as a digital financial services partner with tailored and B2B-capable products and services. The company was founded on October 13, 1994 and is headquartered in Quickborn, Germany.