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flatexDEGIRO AG (WKN: FTG111, ISIN: DE000FTG1111, Ticker: FTK.GR) operates one of the leading and fastest-growing online brokerage platforms in Europe. Based on modern, proprietary, state-of-the-art technology, the company offers its customers a wide range of independent products with execution on top Tier 1 exchanges under the flatex and DEGIRO brands. Its technological edge, high efficiency, and strong economies of scale enable flatexDEGIRO to continuously improve its service offerings for customers and set leading standards in product, price, and platform quality.

With approximately 3 million customer accounts and around 60 million securities transactions processed in 2023, flatexDEGIRO is one of the largest retail online brokers in Europe. In times of bank consolidation, low real interest rates, and digitalization, flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further growth.

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Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
Successful experiences can inspire people, transform industries, and move the world forward. And every experience begins with creativity.

Creativity is in our DNA. With our innovations, we create new possibilities for shaping digital experiences. We combine content and data management. And we bring technologies to market that democratize creativity, take storytelling to the next level, and inspire new business ideas.

Bank of America offers a comprehensive range of financial services for individuals, businesses, and institutions. With eight business divisions, the company helps clients manage their finances and provides solutions for saving, spending, borrowing, and investing. Its service portfolio ranges from personal banking and wealth management to corporate and investment banking. Bank of America places great emphasis on transparent, user-friendly financial products to meet the needs of a diverse global clientele through innovation and a commitment to financial well-being.

Whether ESG, compliance or creditworthiness – the right solution for every risk.

SCHUFA supports companies in the context of holistic risk management with a comprehensive range of services related to company data. The primary goal is to provide our customers with maximum transparency, enabling them to make secure and sustainable business decisions.

Efficient risk management is one of the key strategic challenges for every company and, due to increasing regulatory requirements, now extends far beyond traditional credit checks. Our portfolio is therefore as diverse as our clients' needs.

The range of digital solutions extends from compliance and money laundering checks, automated Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, national and international business information, to a central platform for collecting and exchanging sustainability data:

Ever since our inception in 1973, we've been helping value get where it needs to go—quickly, reliably, and securely. We're trusted to do this every instant of every day.

Swift is unique. A globally inclusive cooperative made up of over 11,500 institutions across more than 200 countries and territories, an infrastructure that the world trusts and relies on to send and receive financial transactions. Roughly every three days, the world's GDP passes over our network to keep supply chains moving and economies turning. We take that responsibility seriously, and will keep innovating to ensure we're there for those that rely on us—always.

Worldline develops and operates leading digital payment and transaction solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and strengthen trust and security in cashless payment processes. With state-of-the-art payment technology, local expertise, and tailored solutions, Worldline supports more than one million businesses in hundreds of markets and industries in their business development and growth plans.

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
Successful experiences can inspire people, transform industries, and move the world forward. And every experience begins with creativity.

Creativity is in our DNA. With our innovations, we create new possibilities for shaping digital experiences. We combine content and data management. And we bring technologies to market that democratize creativity, take storytelling to the next level, and inspire new business ideas.

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) makes artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. We keep pace with innovation to help our customers transform businesses across all industries, while maintaining a trusted, people-centric approach to delivering our products and services. Our AI platform for business transformation connects people, processes, data, and devices to drive productivity and maximize business outcomes. Learn more at

SoftServe supports companies worldwide with innovative technology solutions in the financial services, manufacturing, retail, and energy sectors, and beyond. Our approach consistently ensures the highest quality – with speed from start to finish.

Portworx by Pure Storage is a leading container data management platform that helps companies manage the complexity and resilience of their data infrastructure in modern applications.

The platform offers integrated solutions for automating, protecting, and unifying container data management in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This enables companies to accelerate time to market, ensure data availability and increase the flexibility of their data, as well as better utilize the potential of their Kubernetes data and ensure stable and scalable operation for their applications.

The Federal Association of German Cooperative Banks (BVR) represents the interests of the cooperative banking group, comprising approximately 672 institutions, 137,000 employees, nearly 18 million members, and over 30 million customers. The cooperative banks are regionally rooted and stand for responsible, customer-oriented banking. Together with the companies of the DZ BANK Group, they offer a comprehensive range of financial services from a single source. The BVR supports its member banks by advocating for their interests with policymakers, regulators, and the public. Within the group, it coordinates and develops a common strategy and operates the BVR Deposit Protection Scheme, which has reliably protected customer deposits and the solvency of its member banks for more than 90 years.

KPMG is an organization of independent member firms with more than 275,000 employees in 142 countries and territories. In Germany, KPMG is also one of the leading audit and consulting firms, with over 14,500 employees at 28 locations.

Our services are structured into the business areas of Audit, Tax, Performance & Strategy, Deal Advisory, and Consulting. Audit focuses on the review of consolidated and annual financial statements. Tax encompasses KPMG's tax advisory services. Performance & Strategy, Deal Advisory, and Consulting combine our extensive expertise in business, regulatory, and transaction-related topics.

We have established cross-divisional specializations for key sectors of our economy. This allows us to pool the experience of our experts worldwide, further enhancing the quality of our consulting services.

OLB is a broadly diversified universal bank with a nationwide presence and over 150 years of experience in its core region of Northwest Germany. Operating under the OLB and Bankhaus Neelmeyer brands, the bank advises its approximately one million customers in the Private & Business Customers and Corporate & Diversified Lending segments, both in person and via digital channels. With total assets exceeding €30 billion, OLB is considered a significant financial institution in Europe.

PPI AG has been a successful consulting and software company for banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers for over 30 years. We combine specialist and technological expertise to implement projects competently and efficiently. Our future-proof applications ensure optimally designed processes. Our dibco solution, for example, uses artificial intelligence for seamless construction progress monitoring. Inspections become faster and more reliable. Interested?

OLB is a broadly diversified universal bank with a nationwide presence and over 150 years of experience in its core region of Northwest Germany. Operating under the OLB and Bankhaus Neelmeyer brands, the bank advises its approximately one million customers in the Private & Business Customers and Corporate & Diversified Lending segments, both in person and via digital channels. With total assets exceeding €30 billion, OLB is considered a significant financial institution in Europe.

With around 87,000 employees and several thousand trainees, Siemens is one of the largest private employers and training companies in Germany. As a leading technology company focusing on industry, infrastructure, and mobility, Siemens is actively shaping the transition to the digital age.

The Siemens Group is one of the first multinational industrial companies in Europe and is therefore not only a flagship of German industrial culture, but also the perfect partner for the Handelsblatt Industry Summit 2024.

We are delighted to be strengthening industry together with Siemens on December 12th and 13th in Berlin and to drive forward pioneering technology. Join us and become part of our unique community.

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