Northern Trust Corporation is one of the world s leading providers of investment management, fiduciary, banking, and asset and fund administration solutions for corporations, institutions and individuals. It is a financial holding company that has more than $558.5 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1889, the company has a network of over 80 offices in nearly 15 U.S. states, as well as international offices in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Northern Trust Corporation offers corporate risk management, treasury and other support services. Its subsidiary, Norlease, handles leveraged lease transactions for commercial aircraft and railroad equipment. The company manages Northern Trust Bank, which provides several types of personal and business banking solutions. Northern Trust Corporation is a publicly owned company that employs approximately 7,000 people.