ATIC’s mandate is to deliver superior financial returns while playing a key role in Abu Dhabi’s diversification into a knowledge-based economy

The fact that the company’s constitution ferments a young and somewhat unknown industry not only shows the belief Forte’s directors have in the product, but the amount of global research it has produced exudes a confidence in a change in industry perspectives

Specialising in insurance, banking, wealth management and other services, the giant organisation maintains a dominant presence for many in Australasia

The firm offers fixed line rental, mobile communications, wireless networking, and other data sharing services

Operations were begun in 1980, when the organisation was floated on the Bahrain Stock Exchange

They are also active in the litigation field, defending clients during tax controls and before Belgian and EU Courts

It is the only Latin American company that has its own technological platform for software development

The company is 37 years old, and is the 47th most valuable brand in Brazil

According to market capital, Vale is the largest company within its sector

Those days as a small but influential feeder company seem long gone, as the Blackberry celebrates its tenth year as a high-end market-leading smartphone device

Commentators within the energy market have noted the high quality products supplied, which should help to buoy the firm as it enjoys the benefits of a market due to soar in the foreseeable future

Most commentators are in agreement

Based in Beijing, the company offers a wide range of products and services, allowing for an immense level of diversification over the last few years, and monolithic profit margins

At its inception in 2006, the company successfully penetrated the world of forex and secured its place amongst the best within the global financial services industry, vis-a-vis the introduction of its pioneering Islamic Trading Accounts

Saxo Bank’s traditional business model is that of the facilitator

Providing sustainable energy solutions, the Danish outfit has enjoyed great success, initially in its native Denmark, and since expanding operations to the United States and beyond

It confidently weathered the 1998-2000 banking crisis and is now active beyond the Andean country’s borders, advising on M&A, providing fund management, debt restructuring, project finance and pioneering bond issuance

3bn in investments, mostly founded in the Middle East and Africa

Further still, it is known worldwide as one of the best employers

With such glamorous brands as Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Dior at his fingertips, Arnault provides the world with a touch of class

In 2009 profits sat at a fairly significant €5

In 2009 the company made over €10bn in sales, pumping a reported €1

As one of the most highly respected banking and financial service institutions headquartered in Europe, Commerzbank has a presence in North America and various commercial centres in Asia

Founded in 1916, BMW has continued to prosper and expand in many directions, becoming a symbol of prosperity among the middle and upper classes in the western world

As a listed company, Siemens employs almost half a million workers worldwide, which in many commentator’s views makes the brand an institution

Based on the belief that worldwide coverage can be obtained by the distribution of high-quality, reliable healthcare at affordable prices, Merck have done great things for their image as a responsible organisation by their work in the developing world

The bank offers a wide range of financial services, and in recent years has invested heavily in emerging markets in the Middle East and Latin America

The deal, worth a reported 6

Founded by two Hungarian private investors, RFV has evolved from a small enterprise into the only regional, stock-listed energy service (ESCO) company, modernising outdated district heating systems and providing heat supply for private and institutional customers

After gaining experience in the family business he incorporated IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd in 1998

It is an independent, full-service broker headquartered in Dublin and regulated by the Financial Regulator in Ireland

A little over a decade old, the company already fulfils the needs of various markets, such as education, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, automotives, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries

Described as offering multi-line insurance options, the company provides a wide range of products and services throughout much of Europe and Asia, with a handful of operations in Latin America

Furthermore, it is Italy’s second-largest producer of natural gas

Prior to that, production was limited to the car maker’s homeland with international distribution

The firm made headlines in 2008 by acquiring Lehmann’s investment banking and equities units in Asia and Europe

The company is well-known globally and heralded for its specific and forward-looking design capabilities

Since then the firm has fluctuated due to general economic conditions but continues to welcome business across Europe, Asia, and America

The bank is also acknowledged by many for its market research and data analysis

This year he became the youngest self-made billionaire in Asia, second globally only to his Facebook counterpart

Over recent years, Samsung Electronics surpassed Motorola, Sony, Siemens, and Hewlett Packard in their respective industries under a single umbrella organisation, as the flagship of the Samsung Group

It also foresees greater profit margins with production beginning in St Petersburg to ease demand in the emerging markets of Asia and eastern Europe

Growth factors include the availability of Islamic accounts, and the fact that clients can start trading at a rate as low as $50

ETHIX is a total Islamic banking solution covering Islamic Finance, Islamic Investment, back end and delivery channel modules

It proved to be the market driver by being the first to introduce Sharia’-compliant accounts, Mini accounts and a MT4 ECN trading platform coupled with 0

Another billionaire with more than a handful of interests (including shipping, real estate and media), the Malaysian Chinese businessman started trading rice and flour in 1949 and is now the richest individual in southeast Asia

Since then his wealth has swelled

Established in 1949, Gruma is engaged primarily in the production, marketing, distribution, and sale of tortillas, corn flour, wheat flour, offering value-added products such as wraps, pitta, naan, piadina and others, under the concept “Flatbreads of the World”

The Every Day Low Prices strategy has been key

CDG is engaged in Morocco’s largest structuring projects

The firm has operations in Australia, Canada, France, India, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdon, and the United States amongst others

Given the industry’s general performance over the last twelve months, Zenith has completely ignored any expectations of financial instability, and continued to sit at the forefront of the Nigerian banking industry

2009 saw the company record profits in the region of $3

United Securities Asset Management division manages portfolios worth more than $200m

Espírito Santo Investment Bank ethos is driven by developing long-term relationships, as clients’ needs are serviced through multi-product platform coverage

Led by CEO Shahzad Shahbaz, a twenty-five year veteran of Bank of America, QInvest’s platform includes Investment Banking, Investment Management, Brokerage and Wealth Management with dedicated origination and placement teams

As the Soviet Union deteriorated, Doronin saw the opportunity in the commercial property sector, delved into the market and took to realising the potential in office buildings

Based in Jeddah, it supports a nationwide branch network and has international presence in Bahrain, Lebanon, Turkey, UK, Singapore and South Korea

Jian’s property company Yanlord Land has provided China’s wealthier population with homes for over two decades

4 billion tons across coalfields in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Swatch is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the latter

Last year, the group invested heavily in research and development, and is now starting to reap the benefits of such faith as orders from across the world come flooding in

Since its foundation in 2003, MIG BANK specialises in online FX trading and remains a leading FX broker for clients in more than 120 countries

Seen as something of an expert at managing and prioritising his time, 58 year old Prasert Bunsumpun today heads what has become the country’s largest energy group and a major regional and international player

The AfDB is one of five multilateral development banks in the world providing assistance to their respective member countries to achieve their development goals

With a calculated strategy to see the group through some of the more difficult moments, HSBC in the UK has invested in the right directions and produced business plans to continue to compete at the forefront of financial services

The firm unveiled its part in a new technique in which so-called green water can be produced

Working with blue chip and research and development companies around the world, Nanoco is the producer of the goods behind the goods

The ensuing decade has seen the group reorganise and capitalise on a market which has thoroughly enjoyed a boom in that period

VaLUENTiS ‘people science’ solutions fuse people management concepts with accounting and measurement principles that provide organisations with unique organisational intelligence and evaluation

With over 220 stores across the world, the globally acclaimed ‘Homes’ retail lifestyle environments are a perfect example of Dunhill’s ability to push boundaries

The firm offers a wide range of both corporate and personal tax mitigation products and services, as well as several wealth creation schemes, proving to lead the way in a highly competitive market

As a player in many diverse and seemingly unrelated industries, Berkshire has interests in insurance, utilities, retail, bonds and equities

As expected of such a market dominator, the firm is constantly under the watchful gaze of regulators, and although incurring hefty fines over the last few years, it has played a large part in dragging the United States out of the financial crisis

Lending itself to several differing yet concurrent interests (from HBO to Nickelodeon), the firm’s editorial strategy pays homage to the scale and growth it has enjoyed over the last few decades

Its extensive research and development branch has won many awards over the years, following investments of gigantic proportions

As growth slowed down, the firm spread operations in order to offer investors more of a comfort and buffer zone through which to trade at a higher rate

Offering stable, affordable, and universally accepted software to allow creativity to spring across a variety of platforms, Adobe’s diverse range of user-friendly applications allows for limitless options

Having experienced something of a drop in expected growth over the last few years (due to recalls and disappointing results on over-the-counter products), Johnson & Johnson is still one of the most highly regarded pharmaceutical companies on the market

The group found opportunity during the severe downturn to reassess the general structure of the recently created brand

Not afraid to cause a stir, Ellison has a reputation on Silicon Valley for his outspoken nature and inclination to question competitors’ motives and capabilities

Although those were, of course, the very early days of the internet, things picked up quickly as did shopping at the click of a button

With one of the best research and development units across the globe, Apple’s stature at the forefront of the many markets in which it architects the best available products over the last few years has rarely been in doubt

FXCM’s main client offering is No Dealing Desk forex trading

Providing both the world’s workforce and consumer population with state-of-the-art and affordable computers, digital cameras, printers, scanners and television equipment, there aren’t many fields in which HP is afraid to dip its toes

With one of the best records for sustainability in recent years, Coca Cola stands head and shoulders above its competitors

Although his institute’s work has been questioned by many, his work and development in the sciences cannot be overlooked

The firm has had to drastically expand operations and facilities in order to accommodate the upsurge in demand it’s met this year

Priding itself on diversity, Intel has turned a niche market into one of the most dominant growth sectors of the early twenty-first century

Rhenus boasts a turnover of over €2

Serving the Kentucky, Indiana, and Carolina electric and natural gas market, Duke at one time was considered to be serving a niche market in a smaller-than-profitable geography

Some companies that fall under the group’s umbrella include Dunkin’ Donuts, PanAmSat, Hawaiian Telcom, and many others

The firm’s stores are sprinkled throughout North America, and it has recently offered solutions on an international basis through its website

Indeed, the firm has seen a substantial increase in membership this year, a fact that highlights the company’s attractiveness to America’s consumers

As a stalwart brand of western shopping, the firm’s financial results are considered an indicator of market performance, such is its importance and centrality to America’s consumer identity

The IDW also incorporates contactless & EMV cards as well as barcoded cards, loyalty and gift cards, coupons, event tickets and airline boarding passes

With over 2,000 professionals in offices in 26 locations around the world, including 14 in North America, BMO Capital Markets works proactively with clients to provide innovative and integrated financial solutions

Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service – all of which reduce transaction time and expense

Offering information at the click of a button, the firm has moved into a variety of different vertical markets by utilising an exceptionally well-run R&D department which has been widely accredited with a vision and insight that keeps the company at the forefront of the market

A well-known figure on the Dow Jones, IBM is an almost-constant ‘buy’ option for most successful traders around the world