Gerri Vance

Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the Government of Kuwait's investment arm which was established in 1982 to take over the responsibility of managing the assets of Kuwait from the Ministry of Finance. Headquartered in Kuwait City with a branch office in London, UK, the KIA manages the General Reserve Fund and the Future Generations Fund and may also manage any other funds entrusted to it by the Minister of Finance. All of the assets are owned by the State of Kuwait. The Authority invests in local, Arab and international markets, aiming to achieve long-term investment returns on the financial reserves entrusted to them by the State of Kuwait by providing an alternative to oil reserves. KIA contributes to financing and developing projects in third world countries and projects that contribute to supporting the economic infrastructure of those countries are of special interest to them. These projects are usually undertaken in coordination with development plans proposed by the World Bank and the United Nations as well as within bilateral agreements reached between Kuwait and the recipient countries. The Kuwait Investment Office is the KIA's City of London branch.

Kuwait Investment Authority (Investment Management) (KIA-IM) is the investment management division of the Kuwait Investment Authority, an autonomous government-owned entity founded in 1982. Headquartered in Kuwait City, KIA-IM is responsible for the management of Kuwait's General Reserve Fund (GRF) and its Future Generations Fund (FGF), as well as other funds entrusted to them by the Minister of Finance for and on behalf of the State of Kuwait.

Al-Ahlia Holding Co. KSCC operates as a holding company with interest in providing investment services. Its services include portfolio and fund management, instruments, guarantees, securities, lending, brokerage and trading. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Safat, Kuwait.

Wafra International Investment Co. (Wafra) is the investment management subsidiary of the Government of Kuwait's Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait. Headquartered in Safat, the firm was founded in 1994 and aims to ensure financial investment in all economic sectors inside and outside Kuwait, including investing and trading shares in the GCC and Arabian markets; managing different types of financial portfolios and investment funds; providing forward services and future sales in the local markets; preparing and managing public and private offerings in both local and Arabian markets; conducting studies and specialized analytical research covering local and Arabian markets and providing margin financing.

Sultan Ahmad Shah Environment Trust operates as a environmental non-governmental organization which protects nature and its environment. The company was founded on April 14, 2011 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

LBS Bina Holdings Sdn. Bhd. engages in investment holding. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.

Khoo & Co. provides legal services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Wun Fat Khoo.

Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc. provides investment management services. It offers traditional brokerage and investment advisory services on accounts such as trusts, estates, IRAs, •Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and •Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA). The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Pita Pit, Inc. offers meat pitas. It operates as a subsidiary company. The firm serves Lebanese-inspired pita bread sandwiches, soups, and salads. The company was founded by Nelson Lang in 1995 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Union of Arab Banks operates as a representative organization of Arab banking and financial community. It gives support to Arab banks, financial institutions, economic organizations, and banking institutions with mutual support and connections to the Arab world. The company was founded on March 13, 1973 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

Providence Health System Housing operates as a non-profit organization providing health care and housing services. It provides outpatient services, transitional care, home and hospice care, substance abuse programs, mental health treatment, comprehensive outreach programs including prevention and wellness, long-term care, assisted living and housing. The company was incorporated on May 9, 1995 and is headquartered in Renton, WA.

The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants offers various benefits to advance the careers of CPAs, including continuing professional education and networking opportunities. The non-profit company is based in Bellevue, WA. Additionally, the WSCPA has compiled mental health resources for employees and managers to help them adjust their business operations and serve clients during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Palouse Capital Management, Inc. (PCM) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The firm was founded by Kenneth Roberts in 1991 as Ken Roberts Investment Management, Inc. PCM provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily for individuals, corporations, public and private pension plans, endowments, and foundations.

1832 Asset Management LP (1832 AM) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm does business as Scotia Global Asset Management and is a subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). In 2013, another BNS subsidiary, GCIC Ltd. underwent an internal consolidation and transferred its asset management business to 1832 AM. In 2008, through a reorganization by the Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotia Asset Management came to encompass the Scotia Funds, the asset management programs that had been run by the bank's brokerage arm Scotia McLeod and Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Ltd. 1832 AM offers a broad range of investment solutions to meet the diverse needs of clients across all levels of wealth in Canada and around the world.

Coeur d’Alene Casino & Resort operates hotels. It offers casino, dining, golf, and luxury spa. The company was founded in March 1993 and is headquartered in Worley, ID.

QNB Capital LLC (Qatar) engages in the provision of financial advisory and investment banking services to a range of clients, including sovereigns, government ministries, large to mid-sized corporations, family offices and private equity funds. Its services include mergers & acquisitions advisory, capital markets advisory, strategic financial advisory and real estate advisory. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Qatari Businessmen Association operates as a non-governmental apolitical organization of a selective group of Qatari businessmen. It represents major private companies covering various sectors of the business community for the purpose of development and progress of the private business sector. The company organizes local, regional and international economic conferences, forums, and business development meetings and gatherings between foreign business delegations that visit the State of Qatar and members of the Qatari business community, in order to discuss business opportunities and various fields of co-operation. Qatari Businessmen Association was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

QNB Alahli SAE provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian company is a subsidiary of Qatar National Bank and ultimately controlled by the Government of Qatar. The company was founded in 1978. The CEO is Mohamed Mahmoud Bedeir.

Qatar National Bank QPSC (Investment Management) (QNB-IM) is the investment management division of Qatar National Bank QPSC (QA: QNBK), a multinational commercial bank founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. QNB-IM manages funds and portfolios on a discretionary basis for a range of private and institutional investors. The bank's specialized research team provides in-house research on relevant economies and emerging market companies.

EcoAnalysts, Inc. engages in the provision of aquatic monitoring and ecological consulting services. Its service include data analysis, field sampling, freshwater macroinvertebrates, marine taxonomy and invasive species. The firm serves federal, state, municipal government agencies, environmental engineering, consulting, environmental law firms, regulated industry clients, volunteer monitoring groups, watershed councils, universities, tribes and non-government organizations. The company was founded by Scott M. Lindstrom and Gary T. Lester in January 1992 and is headquartered in Moscow, ID.