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Standard Chartered is a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It primarily operates in the retail, corporate, and institutional banking sectors, offering services such as consumer banking, trade finance, cash management, and treasury solutions. The bank has a significant presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, with a focus on emerging markets. Standard Chartered was established through the merger of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, and the Standard Bank of British South Africa in 1969. Its strategic positioning is bolstered by deep local market expertise and a strong network in high-growth regions, enabling it to capitalize on long-term economic shifts.

Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis.