Michael Werner Email and Phone Number

* Authored in-depth research focusing on publicly-traded Chinese & HK Banks, as well as the region’s economic activity, financial markets, banking systems and regulatory regimes* Advised institutional clients and money managers in North America, Europe and Asia on the coverage names, the banking environment and the regulatory outlook* Established relationships with regulators and government officials in Hong Kong and China and provided management access to clients, including road-shows in the U.S. and Europe* Played a key role establishing Sanford Bernstein’s reputation and brand in Asia via numerous marketing opportunities and press appearances during the first 3 years of operation* Participated in the hiring of high-level employees during the firm’s build-out in Hong Kong and Singapore(Published research reports and in-depth blackbooks available upon request)

* Provided support to team leader, Brad Hintz, in the form of data analysis, written research, idea generation, client servicing and establishing industry contacts. * Research team achieved #1 Ranking from Institutional Investor Magazine in 2008* Spearheaded coverage of the publicly traded exchanges (Chicago Board of Trade, NYMEX, CME, and ICE) in May 2007* Launched periodical fixed-income reports and data summaries for clients to improve understanding of events prior to and during the Global Financial Crisis

Covered US Banks & European Banks