Volkswagen (VW) was founded in 1937 and is the core brand of the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG). The name “Volkswagen” means “people’s car” and was originally conceived as a concept to represent a “car for the people.” The idea was to develop a vehicle that would be affordable for a broad segment of the population.

HSBC Holdings PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the symbol HSBC. The company is also listed on other international stock exchanges, including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) under the symbol 0005 and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol HSBC.

Bayer is a globally active pharmaceutical and life sciences company headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. Founded in 1863, Bayer is known for its innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and materials science. The company is particularly famous for producing the painkiller Aspirin and for its work in plant science, including crop protection products and seeds. Bayer operates worldwide and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol BAYN.

Barclays is a large British multinational bank headquartered in London. Founded in 1690, Barclays offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, investment banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Barclays operates in over 40 countries and is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol BARC. It is one of the largest banks in the United Kingdom with a significant global presence.

Swiss Life is a leading Swiss insurance company, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Zurich. The company specializes in life insurance, retirement planning, and financial planning services. Swiss Life operates in several European countries and is listed on the Swiss SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol SLHN.

Fidelity Investments is a multinational financial services provider based in the United States. Founded in 1946, Fidelity offers a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, retirement solutions, brokerage services, wealth management, and asset management. Fidelity is known for its online trading platform and research tools for both individual and institutional investors.