Chase is one of the leading global financial service companies. It provides a range of financial products and services in the areas of trust, asset management, mortgage banking, securities brokerage and investment management, in addition to traditional banking products and services. Chase provides fund accounting and securities administration services to debt and equity issuers, institutional investors and alternative asset managers. It also offers wealth management solutions through its subsidiaries. In addition, it provides permanent loan placements; public finance, corporate finance, and mergers- and acquisitions-related products and services; and risk management products. Chase and its affiliates have more than 170,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries. Its additional services include fraud prevention, account reconciliation and tax payment services. Headquartered in New York City, Chase also maintains a presence in Murray, Utah.