Chicago-based multi-bank holding company, Northern Trust, is a leading provider of global investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking needs for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Founded in 1889, the company has offices in 15 US states and international offices in six countries. Its assets under administration, as at 31 December 2003, were $2.2trn, assets under investment management were $478.6bn and banking assets were almost $41bn.