Online training to maintain the certificate of competencein accordance with WpHGMAanzV

Proof of maintenance of professional competence in accordance with WpHGMAanzV

Investment advisors, financial portfolio managers, and sales staff in the securities business of banks who are required to regularly refresh their professional competence in accordance with WpHGMAanzV or provide evidence that their professional competence is up to date.

The four e-books, each with an average reading time of approximately 14 hours, will be made available via the Frankfurt School's online campus approximately eight weeks before the online test. The online self-tests allow you to check your learning progress and, if necessary, improve your knowledge in specific subject areas in a targeted manner.

EUR 550 per online course and participant. The amounts are VAT-free. The offer can also be booked as a tailor-made package for your company. We would be happy to provide you with an individual quote.

After studying this e-book by Prof. Dr. Martin Faust, you will have refreshed your knowledge of the fundamentals of portfolio and capital market theory. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the practical relevance of the models and apply them in practice for portfolio management. Other topics covered in the online training include:

• Explanation and interpretation of risk indicators such as volatility, beta factor, correlation coefficient, and probability of default
• Fundamentals of behavioral finance theory
• Distinction between asset classes and investment types
• Investment strategies; benchmark-oriented strategies and return strategies, buy-and-hold strategy, and benchmarking
• Fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies

Restrictions in the implementation of the investment process and asset allocation.

After studying this e-book (authors: Dr. Peter Balzer and others), you will be familiar with the relevant legal regulations that are linked to maintaining your certificate of competence in accordance with the WpHGMAanzV. This includes learning units on the following topics, among others:

• Legal basis of investment and asset consulting
• Distinction between information and advisory obligations
• Conduct obligations pursuant to Sections 63 et seq. WpHG
• Special requirements for fee-based investment advice and fee-based financial investment advice
• Disclosure obligations with regard to benefits in connection with the distribution of financial instruments and capital investments
• Legal requirements for the documentation of investment advice (“suitability declaration”)
• Elements of liability claims against investment and asset advisors
• Distribution of the burden of proof in liability claims against investment and asset advisors.

Without in-depth knowledge of the taxation of investments, it is impossible to provide comprehensive, high-quality support in the high-end segment. Many investment products are specifically tailored to the tax conditions of certain target groups. What is tax-advantageous for one client may have the opposite effect for another. This e-book therefore covers the following topics, among others:

• Taxation of various investments
• Taxation of investments abroad
• Basic principles of taxation for investments in participation models (closed-end funds)
• Tax consequences of real estate investments
• Taxation of asset transfers in the event of inheritance and gifts

The provisions of the WpHGMAanzV stipulate that you must refresh your knowledge of economics for investment advice. This e-book by Prof. Dr. Martin Faust provides just that, with a clear overview of topics such as:

• Overview of the methods used in economics
• The importance of economics for the securities markets
• Price formation in markets and different market forms
• Economic policy measures and their limitations
• Definition, causes, and effects of inflation
• Monetary policy institutions and their concepts and instruments