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The company was founded in 1873 and has since then expanded greatly, owing to numerous mergers and acquisitions

It demonstrates exceptional leadership in its sector through outstanding results, and by placing sustainability high on its agenda

Forrest, since taking control in 2003, estimates to extract 2

The company is Australia’s largest gold producer and one of the world’s top-10 gold mining companies by production, reserves and market capitalisation

With offices in Brussels, Antwerp, Geneva, Luxembourg, Madrid and Tel Aviv, the firm specialises in tax and white-collar crime law, and is widely recognised for its creativity in (inter)national tax planning

He’s currently the chairman and CEO of both Nissan and Renault

It ranks as the biggest producer of iron ore and pellets, and it also produces manganese, ferroalloys, copper, bauxite, potash, kaolin, alumina and aluminium

In addition, it provides highly regarded brokerage services

Power Corporation of Canada has interests in premier companies in the financial services, communications and other business sectors in North America, Europe and Asia

The bank focuses on commercial and retail banking, delivering a wide range of universal bank products

Corporate and retail banking services and products, and treasury operations form a large part of its ambitious business, which it controls through widespread distribution networks, a comprehensive business portfolio and a superior IT platform

Being one of the leading property developers in China, the real estate veteran is also involved in property management and commercial property, as well as hotel operations

Looking to expand beyond its dominant position in the East, the company is aiming to become a leading financial and insurance conglomerate worldwide

It largely integrates exploration, exploitation, selection, smelting, purification, processing and production of gold, trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Professor Tony F Chan serves as the president of HKUST, and the school is home to 9,000 students and over 450 faculty

Some of the brands under the group’s umbrella are Anerle, Elerdjoy and Missmay

The company is headed by co-founder and chairman Ma Huateng

CO has quickly become one of the most successful global domain extensions in history, with over one million web addresses registered by people in over 200 countries

Providing both institutional and retail offerings to clients in more than 150 countries, it offers advanced trading facilities through a full range of platforms that includes MT4 and an innovative new ECN platform – FxPro cTrader – supported by industry-leading market news and outstanding levels of customer support 24 hours a day

TFI offers tailor-made solutions for both individual and corporate clients for online and offline market access to currency trading, metals and commodities

A fully licensed and regulated European bank, Saxo Bank enables private investors and institutional clients to trade FX, CFDs, ETFs, stocks, futures, options and other derivatives via three specialised and fully integrated trading platforms; the browser-based SaxoWebTrader, the downloadable SaxoTrader and the SaxoMobileTrader application are available in over 20 languages

Today its core business is industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and biopharmaceutical ingredients

The pioneer, founded 210 years ago, has turned novel materials like Lycra, Teflon, cellophane, nylon and polyethylene into everyday household aids to deliver advances in areas like healthcare, food, safety, construction, and electronics

Its products are centred on oncology, diabetes, cardiovascular, CNS, vaccines, thrombosis and internal medicines

Employing 218,350 staff internationally, it predominantly generates electricity through numerous international plants including thermal, wind farms, biomass, and hydroelectric

The bank’s commitment to CSR is unparalleled as it promotes a wide range of initiatives and projects within the community while simultaneously encouraging ethical and environmentally friendly practices

The company’s accelerated international development and improved quality of service has turned it into one of the principal telecoms services providers for multinational companies

It is a decentralised group with activities organised across different sectors with separate divisions for each area, namely building distribution, construction products, flat glass, containers/packaging and high-performance materials

Dior, which also holds a substantial stake in Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy and Sephora, has planned product launches and continues to break into new markets including countries in Asia and Latin America to extend and perfect its global network of stores and flagships

From its humble VW Beetle beginnings in 1937, Volkswagen’s wide-ranging product and segment coverage has become one of the most successful automotive multi-brands in the business

Sälzer began his career at Beiersdorf as international sales director and later moved to Schwarzkopf in 1991 to become its managing director

Its headquarters are located in Ludwigshafen and the company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and Zurich Stock Exchange

In 2009, Merck and Schering-Plough merged to form a new company that has grown to become the second-largest healthcare player in the world

WTS is an international group of consulting companies operating in the tax, legal and business consulting sectors

Today, SAP operates worldwide with sales offices and development locations in more than 50 countries including Israel, South Africa, Japan, the UK and Australia

Its extensive portfolio offers the full range of light and electron microscopes as well as dedicated software solutions, cameras and sensor systems

125 years on, the company has developed into one of the largest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles

The company’s accomplished team of professionals help business managers more effectively understand and control company-wide financial risk, including: credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, interest risk, asset-liability management, valuations, performance measurement, integrated investment portfolio and actuarial risk management

E-Star combines fossil and renewable energy sources and offers customised efficiency-boosting solutions

He also serves as an independent director of Goldman Sachs, and is a board council member of the Prime Minister of India’s Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians

The company operates in several countries across south Asia, Africa and the Channel Islands and ranks as one of the largest telecom operators in the world, boasting some 230

More than 150,000 customers from over 150 countries execute over 1

Modesty and vision, coupled with a global aspiration to compete with the biggest players in the apparel retail industry have made him thrive

The universal bank serves all types of domestic customers and has produced impressive results in gaining market shares and making significant profit

It offers a multitude of services including corporate finance and asset management with main emphasis on portfolio management; in addition it provides trading services, private equity and equity investment research and investment funds

Its headquarters are located in Mexico City

Today, it is the largest mining company in Mexico, with 13 mines in operation in investment grade countries, while it is also one of the major copper producers in the world, holding the world’s largest copper reserves

It offers mobile telecom services to about 225 mobile subscribers across the world, as well as over 28 million fixed line subscriptions

After many years spent in the judiciary as judge in the basic, higher and supreme courts of the RMNE, Kolarevic set up her own eponymous law practice, which has been in operation for several years

The company covers retail banking, direct banking, commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and insurance services

It has earned its stellar reputation by providing superior legal services to Fortune 500 corporations in Peru and Latin America for over 50 years

The group owns and operates RNT, which is the only electricity transmission network in mainland Portugal

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development Company offers a variety of services spanning real estate development and investment, including: consultancy and research, contracting, maintenance, commercial brokerage, marketing, and buildings and facilities management

Abu Alnasr has won many awards in recognition from fellow leaders operating within the Islamic banking and finance sector

Covering investment, personal, private and corporate banking, the company’s strength lies in its client-driven approach, and its selection of products and services are designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike

It chiefly delivers services to industries such as edible oils, softs, grains and energy

LontohCoal boasts resources and reserves in excess of 7

Banco Santander is the largest bank in the Eurozone and it forms part of the Santander Group

Founded in 1992, the company is based in Bilbao

Founded by Fritz Hofmann-La Roche, the company has been in business for over 110 years, priding itself on being an innovator of products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Francioni supervised the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, derivatives platform Eurex, and the clearing house Clearstream

Noted for its sustainable business principles, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index rated ABB as a world-class performer for the third consecutive year in 2011

Xstrata has expanded a great deal in the last few years on many levels, spanning its scale, scope, geographic spread and commodity diversification

Throughout the years, Novartis and the companies from which it has sprung have discovered and developed a rich variety of innovative products for patients and consumers worldwide

Several brands form part of the Acer Group stable aside from Acer itself

Initially a manufacturer of notebook computers, it progressed to making devices powered by Microsoft’s Windows mobile operating system software

Since 2001, it has focused its efforts on expanding within the Asia-Pacific region, in which it sees sound growth potential

Its internationally renowned in-flight service includes the astounding Diamond first-class lounge, featuring nanny-supervised crèches, champagne bars, spa, cigar lounge, and à la carte dining

The bank enjoys a reputation as a leader and innovator in Islamic banking, with a complete range of products and services covering consumer, business and corporate banking requirements

It offers a wide variety of products and services, all of which are carefully tailored to suit individuals and corporations alike

Once famous for drugs including Zantac and Zovirax, its strategy centres around a diversified global business, delivering valuable products while simplifying its operating approach to help people live longer

The company’s drive for long-term growth within consumer electronics, mobile phones and embedded digital devices has continually been at the forefront of its strategy

The bank is organised into three independent business divisions, namely investment solutions, retail banking and corporate and investment banking, and has demonstrated market resilience due to its solid, balanced group of businesses

What started off as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics in 1984, became an independent company in 1991 with networks and partnerships in well over 70 countries

It ranks as the largest insurer globally by net written premium and is considered a top insurance brand with over 214,000 employees serving around 95 million customers

Today, the bank is considered one of the few to have maintained a relatively safe environment for depositors during the crisis with profits and dividends

The company primarily focuses on the extraction of zinc and lead from tailings dumps at the key spot that is the Kabwe mine in Zambia

Netflix put itself on the map by employing vigorous yet smart financial management through frequent strategic evaluation and aggressive marketing

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ConocoPhillips has been investing particularly in emerging and developed markets with future growth opportunities

The Seattle-headquartered company retains its true passion with the launch of the Kindle in 2007, which enables users to download and read digital media and e-books

New York-based IBM conducts research from nine labs globally and holds a broad range of patents in areas including servers, microelectronics, display, databases, and network computing

The bank’s legacy began in 1799, yet its dynamic acquisition strategy has remained unchanged with its acquisitions of Bank One, Bear Stearns, Washington Mutual, and Cazenove Group over the years

The financial services giant with the top-rated home mortgage servicing division has since acquired companies including Barclays California, First Interstate, Northwest Corp, Century Bank, Wachovia and North Coast Surety Insurance

Google’s philosophy remains true, offering the “best possible user experience” with a plethora of thriving businesses including Google Earth, Energy and Buzz, Android, AdWords, and YouTube

German-born Marcus Goldman set up a commercial paper business in 1869, but it was turned into an investment bank in 1930 by Sidney Weinberg

Forming part of its roster are household names such as Post-It, Scotch Brite and Nexcare

The company, which is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world’s largest semiconductor chipmaker

In July, the internet giant recorded over 750 million active users, all signing up to create personal profiles, add other users as friends, exchange messages and upload photo albums

The monstrous success of the iPhone and the iPad has seen company profits grow significantly in recent years

The corporation encompasses a wide range of subsidiaries, collectively spanning upstream, downstream, and chemical businesses that provide fuels, lubricants, and other products

The corporation – which is a producer of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and healthcare products – boasts about 250 subsidiaries including household names such as Band-Aid, Tylenol, Johnson’s Baby, Neutrogena, Clean & Clear and Acuvue

He founded Twitter in 2006, together with Ev Williams and Biz Stone

The name is an abbreviated form of the title of the company’s original air division, Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000

Its ability to handle over 10,000 transactions per second securely and reliably by means of mobile technology, online or in person via a sophisticated processing network, has enabled it to offer choices to consumers

Banc De Binary has established itself at the forefront of binary options trading and has driven unprecedented growth in this market

Since stepping in, Mulally has been credited with getting the company back on track after it hit hard times during the recession, and unlike all other major American car manufacturers, he managed to duck the fate of government-sponsored bankruptcy

Chiefly operating across beauty, grooming and household care, brands under the P&G umbrella include Braun, Herbal Essences, Gillette, Ariel and Duracell

Its rich plethora of product divisions includes Microsoft Windows and Office, and in recent years the company has also entered the video game industry with the launch of the popular Xbox, while it has also expanded within the areas of consumer electronics and digital services