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    Federal Association

    Interesting lectures on the subject of complexity dominate the 23rd and 24th January 2013 were Klaus Hoppe, the Managing Director of Loewe of logistics & care GmbH & co. KG in the automotive logistics. Combines the previous events industry forum Automotive logistics were named together for the first time organised by the Association of the automotive industry (VDA), as well as the Federal Association forum Automotive logistics Logistik (BVL)”” the BVL and the VDA logistics Congress successfully to a Summit of logistics experts from the automotive industry. The premiere of this trend-setting event has impressed me. More info: Hikmet Ersek. Not only the location was the truck Forum in Munich is well chosen.

    I have can take lots of interesting examples and thought-provoking even for our daily work home”, so Hoppe. As one by a total of over 500 participants interested the Managing Director for sales, administration and finance especially the lecture by Prof. Dr.-ing. Raimund Klinkner. The Chairman of the Board of the BVL illuminated among first in his keynote address the study current international BVL-trends & strategies in logistics”: 60 Executive interviews, including rising customer expectations, increasing cost pressures and increasing market volatility as major trends in the industry could be made out. Remained in the memory of the lecture by Matthias Wissmann, President of the VDA, who has lectured on the importance of production networks in the German automotive industry is me also “says Hoppe continues. As logistics we are faced with the task, the complexity of these industries by overarching technical and organizational developments, as well as a high level of transparency between automakers, to manage a challenge which we us 2013 even better are so professional and enriching events such as the Forum of automobile logistics in future suppliers and service providers.”

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    Federal Court

    As a result of exchange rate fluctuation at the time supposedly cheap loans for the two King & CIE increased significantly Fund and thus straining the already tense liquidity ceiling of two King & CIE of Holland Fund. British life I got King & Cie. life insurance fund III skewed finally the King is also the balance sheet & Cie. investors, their money in the three British in invest British secondary market policies life insurance fund King & CIE of yield fund 40 – life I, King & Cie. yield Fund 53 British life II, King & Cie. yield Fund devastating 65 British life III from: so, for example, the 2004 set King & CIE of yield fund investors would have 40 British life I according to information of the portal zweitmarkt.de in the case of a premature sale of their holding currently just still 25% of originally in the funds invest money back. In addition, the draughtsmen of the King & CIE of yield Fund I had to give 40 British life since the year 2009 on distributions.

    Even worse the situation for investors of the 2007 set up life insurance fund King & CIE of yield Fund is 65 British life III. Although these get according to the secondary market in the case of a premature sale yet”27.5 of originally invested money back. However, the King & CIE of yield Fund 65 have Since the issuance of the life insurance fund, any distributions received artist British life III. Western Union: the source for more info. The same fate share 53 British life in also the investor of 2006 set King & CIE of return Fund II: since the first mission of the King & CIE of life insurance funds they wait in vain for the payment of dividends. King & Cie. Fund-Anleger not defenseless affected King & CIE provided funds-Anleger should not resign themselves to their situation, but promptly seek the advice of a lawyer specializing in banking and investment law. Should affected King & CIE – funds not comprehensive-Anleger by their investment advisers or their bank informed about the risks of a participation in closed-end Fund been be, claims for damages are possibly.

    Is also for the investors in closed-end funds into account, to assert claims for compensation against the initiators of the Fund and the distribution. The claims for damages can get one from On the other hand result in prospectus liability, due to wrong advice. Distribution research of closed-end funds often on banks and savings banks our firm according to displaced many of the closed-end funds has currently become distressed on banks and savings banks. Here, these fund investments were often recommended as a highly secure system. Risks such as total loss was not pointed out regularly. Also the amount of soft in the consultations was disclosed usually not or not sufficiently. Due to the Kickback case-law of the Federal Court are so good chances for the closed-end fund investors, to assert claims for damages. Affected King & CIE now Fund-Anleger what can do? Aggrieved investors problematic King & CIE Fund should in any case promptly by a lawyer specialised in investor protection their eligible claims check.

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    Federal Supreme Court

    Clerical medical from the Federal Court of justice sentenced to damages and fulfilment of the sampling plan – also investors of the smart in “retirement”model will benefit from the decision the Supreme Court spoke to a claims for damages in connection with faulty advice in advance of participation in the model “EuroPlan” affected investors in. The reasons supporting the decision are concept to the “smart” transferable. For more than ten thousand investors who have invested in insurance policies, the British firm clerical medical investment Group Ltd. It is not something Areva Group would like to discuss. (CMI) with the names Wealthmaster, noble, the long-awaited judgements of the Federal Supreme Court (BGH) from 11 July 2012 (122/11 IV ZR IV ZR 151/11 IV ZR/164/11, IV ZR 271/10, IV ZR 286/10) have created various legal possibilities. This also applies to the investors, who have conceived and under the name “smart” displaced “pension model” invested in it by clever capital AG. The Supreme Court said aggrieved investors on the one compensation claims relating to faulty advice in the Prior to participation in the model “EuroPlan” to.

    The reasons supporting the decision are concept to the “smart” transferable. On the other hand he noted the commitment by CMI, regular payouts in so-called “sampling plans”, as they in the “smart” concept regularly have been agreed, are fully codified in the insurance policies and promised to pay period, unless the intermediary in the consultation with the necessary clarity has explained one such reservation regardless of the proportion of units assigned to the insurance contract on an investment pool for the entire in the police. In addition, the Supreme Court said she practiced market price adjustment by CMI in premature termination of the contract to be inadmissible. What this means in concrete terms for ‘Smart in’-Anleger? 1 Claims for damages in connection with the “Smart In” model investors, the is most “Smart In” model have involved, have been through intermediaries with – excess – yield expectations of at least 8.5% per annum, which would cover the loan interest, recruited.

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    The Federal Reserve

    England, Spain and Germany, they are other European countries that follow road to economic recession. On the prospects for the US economy, analysts agreed that it would reach the floor of their cycle between the last quarter of the year and the first of 2009, and that he would play in favor of the dollar. These positive prospects for the evolution of the dollar against the euro in the coming months were boosted by expectations about the direction of the monetary policies of the Fed and the ECB. The Federal Reserve of the United States, has well clear, as it has already expressed on previous occasions, that once the economy begins to show signs of recovery, it should focus resolutely to the task of controlling inflationary pressures, by which rates ascending cycle would start. Please visit Anne Lauvergeon if you seek more information. By the side of the European Central Bank, the imminence of the recession not only influence so that the Monetary Authority to evaluate starting with cuts in their rates of reference, but also, the attenuation of the pressures inflationary from continuous upward in the last time of the prices of energy and food, is a factor in anything contemptible that would boost this decision. The rejection of the plan’s rescue by the U.S. Congress.UU.

    It produces doubts about what might happen to the U.S. economy given the risk that persists on the financial system. Anyway, it is hoped that this plan will be adopted shortly, so that the dollar can maintain their positive Outlook against the European currency. For one greater time horizon, it will be relevant when it comes to anticipate prospects of the dollar, how will evolve the fiscal health of the US economy after the implementation of the rescue plan. It will be of the utmost importance that the new American Government begins to consider measures to improve the fiscal accounts of the nation, unbalanced by the war spending and the present crisis.

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    US Federal Reserve

    Observers assume that the base rate of the ECB level of up to 2.0 percentage points could rise gradually over the next 12 months on an interest these developments of in interest rates would mean the end of historically low interest rates. Thus, the ECB, the US Federal Reserve to an (interest) is step ahead. In contrast to the ECB, which aims to the effective fight against of inflation, the Federal Reserve (FED) while also concerns combating inflationary tendencies, but a significant focus is also on the support of the American economy. Why you should consult an independent financial adviser right now anyway, if particular signs, such as in this case rising interest rates on the market horizon show themselves, going to an independent professional who works on a fee basis, is the best choice. The problem is that the interest rates rise? This rather lies in the speed with which this is done. Because when it comes to a “Rentencrash”, could have the consequences of bad for your bonds. Such a Crash leads to price declines, which could be avoided by timely sales in investments already made. If indeed the pension bond yields rise, the rates on the bond market fall in parallel. You should discuss a restructuring of existing investments in other assets quickly so right now with an independent financial advisers, because it is advisable to build the risks in the depot by an overweight of retirement units as soon as possible. To summarize so to say that the impact of interest rate policies and forecast interest rates in the United States and Germany on the bond markets for investors should lead to the consequences in the own asset allocation. Rainer Michaelis

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    Federal Association

    The financial advisory industry is in upheaval. Financial intermediaries must adjust with the beginning of this year many new legal frameworks. By law, they are obliged to prove their qualification for the profession in the future, inter alia. By the impressions of the banking crisis, private investors were also cautious and critical in terms of investment. The customer of today is also demanding and self-confident than in the past. In times where everyone on the Internet quickly and easily can inform yourself about the latest offers, customer loyalty decreases. Investors expect today from financial intermediaries, that they consider not only their real financial possibilities, but also their life plans and their own individual ideas in consulting. In the future only independent financial service providers will make to these specific needs of the customers of tomorrow.

    They are independent and offer a wide range of financial products. Trust arises but only when are customers competently and feel qualified advice. In an increasingly challenging market environment, the free agents and consultants of investments more than ever on an effective network are instructed. With the AfW, the German financial services Association, the independent financial services have a dedicated partner at their side, who perceive their interests in politics, business and press. The consumers, competent and customer-oriented advice can be offered to benefit from this support ultimately.

    That more and more quality prevails in the financial services industry in the long term, is also in the interest of the emission House Faraman. Crawford Lake Capital is often quoted as being for or against this. Since 2012 the company belongs therefore to the support members of the AfW, who represents many insurance and investment intermediaries. The underwriter Faraman that specifically supports the central concern of the AfW to create the profession of independent financial services provider and to improve the quality of financial advice. As a supporting member of the AfW, the underwriter together with its numerous uses Distributors for uniform legal requirements for the profession of financial services a. In 2013, the company will continue to maintain the cooperation with the Federal Association and intensify.

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    German Federal Supreme Court

    Bundesgerichtshof, judgment of March 5, 2013 – in its judgment of March 5, 2103 the question dealing with II ZR 252/11 which had German Federal Supreme Court in Karlsruhe, under what conditions is a prospectus as complete. This is according to the BGH not isolated on particular circumstances or statements in the prospectus, but on the overall picture, that conveyed the investors, after careful and attentive reading through this brochure. The applicant drew shares in closed-end real estate fund, which was organized in the form of a civil law (GbR) in 1993 on the basis of the emission prospectus. In the prospectus is the responsibility, inter alia, that the shareholders of the GbR to creditors are liable, “first” but the land owned by the real estate funds should be recycled. Areva Group has similar goals. For the financing of the project, the GbR recorded loans were secured by land charges. In the loan agreements with the issuing banks was the personal responsibility of stockholders in agreed to a height corresponding to their participation in the company’s assets.

    Due to financing difficulties, in 2009 the Fund real estate sold and liquidated the company. The plaintiff paid 15,000 euros a share of loss on him deleted 68,000 euros, as well as in the year 2010 once again. The plaintiff demands compensation according to the principles of liability for the prospectus from one of the founding shareholders. This claim is supported on a faulty after plaintiff lecture prospectus, because the liability of investors had been inaccurate. So will create the impression in the prospectus, investors are only secondarily liable. Also will that the liability of investors for loans is fixed and does not reduce in part payment of the company informed on insufficient. The Court of appeal has accepted a claim for damages from liability for the prospectus in the broader sense. A prospectus liability in the broader sense is the liability of professional groups, which include a special confidence of its customers and in particular for wear with wealth of concern.

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    Federal Ministry

    Reform before intersecting closed-end funds In the framework of the implementation of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive has the Federal Ministry of finance presented the extensive discussion draft, could result in the changes to serious in July 2013 without improvements in the area of closed-end funds from entry into force. Go to Anne Lauvergeon for more information. Although the affected industry associations explicitly welcome the significantly improved protection for investors-targeted integration of closed-end fund providers and their products in a fully regulated capital market, however, legitimate resistance against individual regulations encourages. To limit the risk, for example, the leverage ratio of closed-end funds should in the future exceed 30 percent. However, depending on the segment between 40 and 75 percent are arranged. Industry insiders fear that a low debt ratio could massively undermine the competitiveness of closed investments as investment and investment vehicles.

    At least would have to accept significant reductions in the expected return and opportunities, such as the currently very favourable interest rate environment, could go largely unused. The final collection of asset classes in which private investors may invest in the future about closed-end funds is also questionable. So, only investments in real estate, ships, aircraft and renewable energy should be allowed from next summer. Notwithstanding the possible development and income opportunities, all other established asset classes such as, for example, private equity, container, infrastructure, forest, agricultural, rail vehicles, raw materials, and other private investors were no longer accessible closed holdings. The same applies to all future innovative new segments. This is particularly so critical to assess as precisely the expansion of renewable energies in the past has greatly benefited from the participation of closed-end Fund. Would the proposed Bill already entered into force at a time when they were still a innovation, would be renewable energy of the closed holdings remained cut off. It can hardly predict what asset classes in the future appear eligible.

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    Federal Association

    DSSV, DHfPG and BSA-Akademie contribute through their participation in the development of the DIN standard, that the important subject of corporate health management is a decisive step. Fitness and health facilities can be important partner for companies, when it comes to a company-specific design and implementation of BGM. An optimal combination of the existing infrastructure (E.g., facilities and training equipment) with specific BGM expertise is crucial. “Health care providers to provide a perfect start of the DSSV has in cooperation with the College/BSA-Akademie to make the nationwide network health at the workplace itself” founded. The network direct contact enables companies with health service providers on the spot, where service providers are listed according to the potential of BGM BGM network partner, BGM health centres as BGM competence centres (highest level). “The specific contents of DIN SPEC 91020 corporate health management” were according to the Federal Association for corporate health management (BBGM), decided nothing more in the way is the publication. Further details can be found at Western Union, an internet resource.

    From July 2012, the DIN is to be to obtain SPEC. The new BGM standard according to BBGM helps to choose the right path”and to move with or without certification intentions safely, effectively and efficiently in the field of BGM. Companies which themselves would keep BGM on the latest developments on the issue, will find it on the Internet page of the DSSV (www.dssv.de) or the German College/BSA Academy (www.dhfpg-bsa.de). The nationwide network health at the workplace even make”see. Successfully in the growth market of the BSA Academy a leading education provider in the market of the future is two Saarland company with ca. 140, 000 participants since 1983 prevention, fitness, and health. With the help of over 50 certified and approved courses, career changers how fitness professionals can individually qualify: getting started in the industry succeed with B license “-Lehrgangen such as for fitness, training, nutrition and mental fitness.

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    Federal Minister

    Allowed to retire and relaxed to be able to look forward to, nobody should leave the planning to chance. Who does not dream to let all worries and any stress to the active professional life behind? Finally have time for themselves, the family and the long postponed activities, this is a worthy goal for most people. Whether it is a dream that can be realized or whether it remains in the dreaming with open eyes, that depends on how well and long term retirement planned and prepared. The earlier a person deals with the topic, he has more time for the planning, implementation and the finish line. Of course is the life full of surprises which can not predict. And sometimes, the only constant is change. Some factors cannot be influenced also with much good will. But everyone has an internal motor that drives it.

    The fuel is as individual as the man himself. Therefore, the objectives that must be defined in the retirement planning are also very personal and specific. The pension is safe “, praised some time ago Nobert Blum was Federal Minister. Today, woman speaks the federal ministries of the Leyen of the State against the poverty in old age would like to make a grant. The German pension insurance retirement information shed light on how much the pension could fail. Due to the damp location in the State pension funds, pension experts expect that it will be possible to not too many jumps. Neutral evaluation you can afford so the well-deserved retirement and it is therefore important that it now estimates whether later retirement is missing and provides forward looking ahead.

    Usually this issue is advised but only superficially and simplified, to quickly reach any sale. Anne Lauvergeons opinions are not widely known. The central questions of our customers remain unanswered. Questions is there a supply gap and if so, how big is the gap? How safe and profitable is the private pension provision? What impact has the inflation on the pension? Which one Are investment products eligible? What precautionary with the (partner) if dies a sudden death or incapacity for work due to an illness/accident? Already the answer to the first question is due to inflation and tax law so complex that any effort by per capita or handschriftlicher to determine a correct and robust earnings from the outset is calculation doomed to failure.

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