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<strong>Your</strong> <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>.<br />

CENTRUM BANK


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Centrum Bank.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> partner for wealth management.<br />

Contents.<br />

A few words at the outset. 5<br />

What we value. 7<br />

What you should know about us. 8<br />

The milestones s<strong>in</strong>ce our beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gs. 9<br />

What dist<strong>in</strong>guishes the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial centre. 11<br />

Our advisory process. 13<br />

Investment advisory services. 14<br />

Discretionary portfolio management. 15<br />

Family office. 16<br />

Loans and mortgages. 17<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>termediaries 19<br />

Fund services. 21<br />

Comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g cultural promotion and entrepreneurial culture. 23<br />

Architecture, tradition, and zeitgeist <strong>in</strong> harmony. 25<br />

Where competences come together. 27<br />

Welcome at Centrum Bank. 28<br />

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Florian Marxer Thomas Lips<br />

A few words at the outset.<br />

Dear Madam<br />

Dear Sir<br />

The name of our <strong>bank</strong> expresses our philosophy: Clients are at the centre of our<br />

activities. We have stayed true to this guid<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciple s<strong>in</strong>ce the found<strong>in</strong>g of the<br />

law firm Marxer & Partner <strong>in</strong> Vaduz more than 85 years ago. In 1925 the law firm<br />

laid the foundation for our group of companies, which Centrum Bank is also a<br />

member of.<br />

Trust is of crucial importance for the relationship between you and us. Our partnership<br />

should be based on personal commitment, the conscious shoulder<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

responsibility, permanence and cont<strong>in</strong>uity. We not only speak of these values,<br />

we live them as well. You can trust us to take stability and security to heart when<br />

manag<strong>in</strong>g your wealth, <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terest of a long-term partnership.<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g pages will convey more about how our services unite tradition and<br />

progress. But written words cannot replace personal dialogue. We and our<br />

employees look forward to discuss<strong>in</strong>g your requirements with you.<br />

Dr Florian Marxer<br />

Chairman of the Board of Directors<br />

Centrum Bank AG<br />

Dr Thomas Lips<br />

Chief Executive Officer<br />

Centrum Bank AG<br />

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6 What we value.<br />

What you can expect from us.<br />

Longterm perspectives.<br />

Our close relationship with our clients has always guided our strategy and<br />

philo sophy. Every day, we do our utmost to meet our clients’ high expectations and<br />

demands.<br />

Our focus is on you.<br />

You and your concerns as a client are at the centre of our actions, s<strong>in</strong>ce our name<br />

is a sign of our commitment. We understand ourselves as your personal service<br />

provider. This means that we take the time <strong>in</strong> personal conversations to understand<br />

everyth<strong>in</strong>g important about your f<strong>in</strong>ancial needs and goals. Only if we really know<br />

you can we give you <strong>in</strong>dividual and susta<strong>in</strong>able advice.<br />

Our client relationships have a future.<br />

You attach great importance to a stable and reliable relationship with your <strong>private</strong><br />

<strong>bank</strong>. As part of a <strong>private</strong>ly owned corporate group, we rely on tradition, cont<strong>in</strong>uity,<br />

and a long-term perspective. For us, constancy is a maxim of susta<strong>in</strong>able quality of<br />

services and products. We know from experience what it means to secure and<br />

multiply wealth over generations.<br />

Our solutions fit you.<br />

As part of our qualified and trustworthy advice, we develop tailored and comprehensive<br />

wealth solutions for you. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to your <strong>in</strong>dividual needs, we draw on<br />

group-<strong>in</strong>ternal or external experts <strong>in</strong> all relevant areas of specialisation as needed.<br />

Our <strong>in</strong>dependence is your advantage.<br />

Centrum Bank does not use any <strong>in</strong>-house products for portfolio management,<br />

which allows the greatest possible <strong>in</strong>dependence when it comes to select<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment products available on the market <strong>in</strong> accordance with your <strong>in</strong>terests.<br />

Our progress is rooted <strong>in</strong> tradition.<br />

Traditional values cont<strong>in</strong>ue to be justified <strong>in</strong> modern times. <strong>Your</strong> personal advisor<br />

gives a face to susta<strong>in</strong>ability, responsibility, and trust. We <strong>in</strong>corporate new developments<br />

<strong>in</strong> wealth management <strong>in</strong> our considerations, without giv<strong>in</strong>g up our roots.<br />

Personal service provider<br />

Long-term perspective<br />

In your <strong>in</strong>terest<br />

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8 What you should know about us.<br />

Facts about Centrum Bank AG <strong>in</strong> Vaduz.<br />

Discretionary portfolio<br />

management and <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

advisory services<br />

Strong corporate group<br />

Clear and stable ownership<br />

structure<br />

Centrum Bank Aktiengesellschaft, founded <strong>in</strong> 1993, is a modern <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><br />

with a solid f<strong>in</strong>ancial basis. It is one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>. S<strong>in</strong>ce 2009, Centrum Bank has also been represented<br />

<strong>in</strong> Zurich with a legally autonomous, 100% subsidiary.<br />

As a pure <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong> for discern<strong>in</strong>g national and <strong>in</strong>ternational clients, Centrum<br />

Bank focuses on its core competences of discretionary portfolio management<br />

and <strong>in</strong>vestment advisory services. Complementary to the <strong>in</strong>vestment bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

the <strong>bank</strong> offers broad lend<strong>in</strong>g options. Its staff members are proven specialists<br />

with many years of experience.<br />

Centrum Bank can draw on a strong corporate group. It is l<strong>in</strong>ked up with a<br />

global network of experts <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess, law, <strong>in</strong>surance, and tax, as well as fiduciaries<br />

and fund managers. The group of companies <strong>in</strong>cludes Marxer & Partner,<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>’s oldest and largest law firm, Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company,<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>or Fiduciary Establishment and Syncoma Establishment.<br />

The <strong>bank</strong> has a clear and stable ownership structure and is not listed on the stock<br />

market. The majority of shares are controlled by the Marxer family. For three<br />

generations already, members of the Marxer family have been active <strong>in</strong> the<br />

corporate group.<br />

Centrum Bank enjoys an excellent reputation <strong>in</strong> the world of <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Specialist committees cont<strong>in</strong>ually rate its services extremely highly. Accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to the “Elite Report 2011”, published by Germany’s “Handelsblatt” newspaper,<br />

the <strong>bank</strong> came top and was awarded the highest possible mark of “summa cum<br />

laude” for the sixth time <strong>in</strong> a row.<br />

The milestones s<strong>in</strong>ce our beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

How everyth<strong>in</strong>g began.<br />

Dr. Dr. Ludwig Marxer, the grandfather of current Chairman of the Board,<br />

Dr. Florian Marxer, establishes a law firm <strong>in</strong> Vaduz, the cornerstone of today‘s<br />

Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law.<br />

Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company is founded, offer<strong>in</strong>g trust, audit<strong>in</strong>g, tax,<br />

general management and real estate services as well as discretionary portfolio<br />

management.<br />

Centrum Bank Vaduz is opened, tak<strong>in</strong>g over 17 employees <strong>in</strong> discretionary portfolio<br />

management from Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company. The Chairman of<br />

Centrum Bank‘s Board of Directors is Dr. Peter Marxer.<br />

Centrum Bank jo<strong>in</strong>s the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Bankers Association and the Swiss<br />

Bankers Association.<br />

The Centrum Bank Foundation is established. The <strong>bank</strong> supports the Symphony<br />

Orchestra Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> as a ma<strong>in</strong> sponsor. The Foundation has supported the<br />

German-Japanese pianist Alice Sara Ott s<strong>in</strong>ce 2005, who‘s considered one of<br />

the most talented pianists <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />

Centrum Bank jo<strong>in</strong>s the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Investment Fund Association; s<strong>in</strong>ce 1998,<br />

it has served as a custodian for <strong>in</strong>vestment funds.<br />

Centrum Bank jo<strong>in</strong>s the Deposit Guarantee and Investor Protection Foundation<br />

of the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Bankers Association.<br />

Centrum Bank moves <strong>in</strong>to the new <strong>bank</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g commissioned by the Ludwig<br />

Marxer Family Foundation. The build<strong>in</strong>g is designed by <strong>in</strong>ternationally acclaimed<br />

architect Hans Holle<strong>in</strong> from Vienna.<br />

Syncoma Establishment is founded as the new <strong>in</strong>ternal service provider for the<br />

Competence Centre <strong>in</strong> compliance, <strong>in</strong>ternal services and human resources.<br />

Centrum Bank takes over one third of Belvédère Asset Management Ltd. <strong>in</strong><br />

Zurich (www.belvedere-am.com).<br />

Centrum Bank is awarded the highest dist<strong>in</strong>ction „summa cum laude“, <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Elite Report on asset managers <strong>in</strong> German-speak<strong>in</strong>g countries. The <strong>bank</strong> receives<br />

this dist<strong>in</strong>ction aga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> 2007 to 2011.<br />

Centrum Bank expands abroad. With the establishment of Centrum Bank<br />

(Switzerland) Ltd., an autonomously run <strong>bank</strong> under Swiss law, Centrum Bank<br />

takes up bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> Zurich.<br />

Centrum Bank is <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g the hold<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Belvédère Asset Management Ltd. to<br />

almost 100%.<br />

Founded by the partners of Marxer & Partner, Cont<strong>in</strong>or Fiduciary Establishment,<br />

with offices <strong>in</strong> Vaduz and Zurich, is tak<strong>in</strong>g on operational bus<strong>in</strong>ess. The chairmanship<br />

of Centrum Bank‘s Board of Directors passes from Dr. Peter Marxer to his<br />

son Dr. Florian Marxer.<br />

1925<br />

1964<br />

1993<br />

1995<br />

1998<br />

2000<br />

2001<br />

2003<br />

2004<br />

2005<br />

2006<br />

2009<br />

2010<br />

2011<br />

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Vaduz – a location with a future.<br />

Connect<strong>in</strong>g you with Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>:<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> www.liechtenste<strong>in</strong>.li<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Market Authority Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> www.fma-li.li<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Bankers Association www.<strong>bank</strong>enverband.li<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Investment Fund Associations www.lafv.li<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Chamber of Lawyers www.lirak.li<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> Association of Professional Trustees www.thv.li<br />

What dist<strong>in</strong>guishes the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial centre.<br />

In the heart of Europe, the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> is a modern bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

location. Research-<strong>in</strong>tensive, <strong>in</strong>novative high technology is exported to all cont<strong>in</strong>ents.<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>dustry generates 30% of GDP. Like Switzerland,<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> pursues a liberal economic policy.<br />

The economy benefits from the advantages of two economic areas: As a member<br />

of the European Economic Area (EEA), the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality has pursued a common<br />

path with the EU s<strong>in</strong>ce 1995, and with Switzerland pursuant to its Customs<br />

and Currency Union of 1923. The Swiss franc is the official currency of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>,<br />

and the borders to its neighbour are open. With<strong>in</strong> the EEA, free movement<br />

of persons, goods, services, and capital is guaranteed, but at the same time<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>es its own fiscal and f<strong>in</strong>ancial policy.<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> <strong>bank</strong>s are among the lead<strong>in</strong>g asset managers <strong>in</strong> German-speak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Europe. The highest standards apply <strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>, especially to combat<br />

money launder<strong>in</strong>g. Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial centre is subject to the supervision<br />

and regulation of a modern, <strong>in</strong>dependent F<strong>in</strong>ancial Market Authority.<br />

Success factors.<br />

Stable social, legal, and economic order<br />

Political cont<strong>in</strong>uity<br />

Liberal economic policy<br />

Liberal company and tax law<br />

High f<strong>in</strong>ancial capacity of the public sector<br />

AAA country rat<strong>in</strong>g by Standard & Poor’s<br />

Economic, customs, and currency union with Switzerland<br />

EEA membership with free movement of persons, goods, services, and<br />

capital with<strong>in</strong> the EU<br />

Modern legislation <strong>in</strong> conformity with European law <strong>in</strong> the fields of due<br />

diligence and anti-money-launder<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Broad palette of f<strong>in</strong>ancial services<br />

High density of specialised service providers<br />

Legally enshr<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>bank</strong> client confidentiality<br />

High-performance <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g system<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Market Authority <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with <strong>in</strong>ternational standards<br />

Advantages of two economic areas<br />

Highest standards<br />

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Mov<strong>in</strong>g forward together.<br />

Our advisory process.<br />

How we serve you.<br />

Where the management of wealth is concerned, personal service for the client<br />

is key. We understand ourselves as a provider of <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g that puts you<br />

and your wealth questions front and centre and that adapts to your chang<strong>in</strong>g life<br />

situation. Draw<strong>in</strong>g on our tradition, we pursue long-term, susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

advice and discretionary portfolio management. We focus on generat<strong>in</strong>g stable<br />

added value for you.<br />

When provid<strong>in</strong>g advice, we take account of your <strong>in</strong>dividual wishes and needs<br />

and develop an <strong>in</strong>vestment solution that is personally customised for you. We<br />

always take care that the relationship between envisaged returns and assumed<br />

risk corresponds to your personal <strong>in</strong>vestment profile.<br />

We set great store by a systematic advisory process to ensure that <strong>in</strong>dividual<br />

client needs and circumstances that are sometimes complex are identified early<br />

<strong>in</strong> the analysis phase and reflected when prepar<strong>in</strong>g the solution.<br />

Our systematic advisory approach:<br />

Attendance<br />

Our services at a glance.<br />

Our experience and expertise are at your service <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g areas:<br />

Portfolio management and <strong>in</strong>vestment advisory services<br />

Family office services<br />

Consolidated portfolio report<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Secured f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

(Lombard loans, mortgages, guarantees)<br />

Insurance solutions optimally reflect<strong>in</strong>g your needs<br />

Custodian services for <strong>in</strong>vestment funds<br />

under Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> law<br />

Analysis<br />

You are<br />

our Centrum<br />

Implementation<br />

Extensive service for f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>termediaries<br />

Concept<br />

Personal service for the<br />

client<br />

Customised <strong>in</strong>vestment solutions<br />

Advisory process<br />

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Active personal advice for your<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment decisions<br />

International expertise<br />

Independence and objectivity<br />

Modern <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />

Investment advisory services.<br />

The solid foundation for your decisions.<br />

You would like to make your own ongo<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestment decisions. We advise<br />

you actively, <strong>in</strong> a competent and personal manner. We are responsive to your<br />

wishes, values, and <strong>in</strong>vestment goals on an <strong>in</strong>dividual basis.<br />

Engag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a dialogue with you, we develop understandable and flexible <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

solutions. Our team of advisors with <strong>in</strong>ternational expertise takes time for<br />

you and <strong>in</strong>vests <strong>in</strong> stocks, bonds, funds, currencies, precious metals, and other<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial products on your behalf.<br />

Out of the conviction that objective advice demands <strong>in</strong>dependence, we have<br />

no <strong>in</strong>-house f<strong>in</strong>ancial products and consider the entire spectrum of <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

options. Our offer<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>clude permanent risk and strategy advice.<br />

We are able to process all of your orders rapidly and with ease thanks to our<br />

modern <strong>in</strong>frastructure. Through us, you can access more than 50 exchanges<br />

worldwide as well as proven <strong>in</strong>vestment partners work<strong>in</strong>g together with us.<br />

Discretionary portfolio management.<br />

Tailored <strong>in</strong>dividually to your needs.<br />

You want to save time and have peace of m<strong>in</strong>d, plac<strong>in</strong>g responsibility for <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g<br />

your wealth <strong>in</strong>to experienced and professional hands. When mandat<strong>in</strong>g us to<br />

manage your wealth, you engage <strong>in</strong> a dialogue with your advisor and determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />

your risk profile and a clear, long-term, customised strategy. Build<strong>in</strong>g on this, we<br />

design a transparent portfolio structure that optimally reflects your needs and<br />

strives for correspond<strong>in</strong>g returns.<br />

We engage <strong>in</strong> a demand<strong>in</strong>g, active, and discipl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>vestment style with comprehensible<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment products. Thanks to our daily observation and evaluation<br />

of the f<strong>in</strong>ancial markets, short decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g channels, and rapid implementation,<br />

we ensure that we use market opportunities as comprehensively as possible.<br />

We employ permanent and cont<strong>in</strong>uous risk management with respect to your<br />

portfolio. Together with you, we regularly review <strong>in</strong>dividual <strong>in</strong>vestment stra tegies<br />

and, where necessary, adjust them to chang<strong>in</strong>g needs.<br />

Our clearly structured <strong>in</strong>vestment process is transparent and understandable for<br />

the client.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> advantages<br />

n Individual and professional advice<br />

n Discipl<strong>in</strong>ed and active <strong>in</strong>vestment approach<br />

n Systematic risk management<br />

n Independent, global network of <strong>in</strong>vestment partners<br />

n Regular, transparent report<strong>in</strong>g<br />

n Clear cost structure<br />

Investment philosophy<br />

Independence<br />

Flexibility<br />

Discipl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Transparency<br />

Best-<strong>in</strong>-class approach guarantees an<br />

impartial selection of nancial products.<br />

Active asset management tailored to the<br />

markets and the client‘s situation.<br />

Prompt and consistent risk management.<br />

Structured and clear <strong>in</strong>vestment processes.<br />

Longterm<br />

appreciation<br />

Save time and ga<strong>in</strong> peace<br />

of m<strong>in</strong>d<br />

Active management<br />

of your wealth<br />

Permanent<br />

risk management<br />

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Solid, long-term solutions<br />

Expertise of an entire<br />

corporate group<br />

Discretion and<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependence<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>gs around the L<strong>in</strong>denplatz <strong>in</strong> Vaduz:<br />

Centrum Bank<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>or<br />

Syncoma<br />

Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law<br />

Family office.<br />

Solutions across generations.<br />

Preserv<strong>in</strong>g and multiply<strong>in</strong>g the wealth of families across generations requires<br />

solid, long-term solutions. Traditional family wealth is often distributed across<br />

a wide range of asset classes and cont<strong>in</strong>ents: from real estate and bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

assets to trust assets and other <strong>in</strong>vestments. The structur<strong>in</strong>g and optimisation of<br />

the total assets of wealthy families requires a reliable partner with many years of<br />

experience.<br />

Centrum Bank AG can draw on the expertise of an entire corporate group, the<br />

members of which complement each other ideally. We are thus able to offer<br />

family office services of a unique k<strong>in</strong>d: At any time, clients are able to consult<br />

specialists <strong>in</strong> <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g, f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g, company, tax, family, and estate law, as<br />

well as fiduciary services.<br />

Marxer & Partner attorneys optimise family and tax assets and set up company<br />

structures allow<strong>in</strong>g solutions across generations.<br />

Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company provides a competent team of company and<br />

tax advisors as well as auditors for organis<strong>in</strong>g and transact<strong>in</strong>g your affairs. The<br />

spectrum of services also <strong>in</strong>cludes manag<strong>in</strong>g and procur<strong>in</strong>g real estate <strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

and abroad.<br />

Discretion and <strong>in</strong>dependence are ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed among the <strong>in</strong>dividual companies.<br />

Thanks to these services that complement each other, we are able to offer comprehensive<br />

solutions that do justice to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s<br />

generations.<br />

Loans and mortgages.<br />

Flexible f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g solutions.<br />

As part of our comprehensive advisory services, we offer broad lend<strong>in</strong>g options<br />

to complement our <strong>in</strong>vestment bus<strong>in</strong>ess. As a <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong>, we attach great<br />

importance to f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g solutions that take account of your <strong>in</strong>dividual needs and<br />

that are optimally adjusted to your asset situation.<br />

Lombard loans<br />

A Lombard loan allows you to generate additional liquidity on short notice or to<br />

take advantage of <strong>in</strong>vestment opportunities without affect<strong>in</strong>g your current portfolio<br />

composition (asset allocation). The Lombard loan is secured by assets<br />

deposited with us and therefore represents a particularly flexible and low-cost<br />

form of f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

You can use Lombard loans <strong>in</strong> all common currencies as<br />

n a current account credit<br />

n a fixed advance with a term of 1 to 12 months<br />

n a <strong>bank</strong> guarantee<br />

Centrum Premium Mortgage<br />

Our credit specialists will be happy to advise and support you <strong>in</strong> acquir<strong>in</strong>g residential<br />

real estate <strong>in</strong> the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> and Switzerland. With our Centrum<br />

Premium Mortgage especially tailored to the needs of the <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g client, we<br />

offer you a secure f<strong>in</strong>ancial foundation on favourable terms. Centrum Premium<br />

Mortgage provides an exceptionally flexible f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g solution tailored to your<br />

personal situation.<br />

With<strong>in</strong> the same master agreement, three different mortgage options can be comb<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

<strong>in</strong>dividually accord<strong>in</strong>g to your desires and requirements:<br />

fixed mortgage with a term of 1 to 10 years<br />

variable mortgage, unlimited term<br />

LIBOR mortgage with a term of 1 to 12 months<br />

Take advantage of <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

opportunities<br />

Flexible solution<br />

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Offer<strong>in</strong>g room for new ideas.<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>termediaries.<br />

Personal service for professional demands.<br />

Centrum Bank offers professional and personal service to lawyers, professional<br />

trustees, and asset managers.<br />

We see ourselves as your reliable partner <strong>in</strong> the background, who supports you<br />

competently and <strong>in</strong>dependently <strong>in</strong> advis<strong>in</strong>g and tak<strong>in</strong>g care of your clients. We<br />

help you manage your client’s assets, ensure access to the most important<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial centres, and offer our resources to aid your management work.<br />

Our specialists will be happy to assist you <strong>in</strong> your implementation of globally<br />

diversified <strong>in</strong>vestment strategies. We offer you and your clients access to<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment solutions that reflect your <strong>in</strong>dividual needs: for stocks, bonds, structured<br />

products, and other alternative <strong>in</strong>vestments.<br />

With Centrum Bank, you choose a partner offer<strong>in</strong>g you a broad range of products<br />

and services. If you would like to realise your own <strong>in</strong>vestment ideas, we will<br />

develop structured products exclusively for you and your clients and will facilitate<br />

<strong>private</strong> placements.<br />

We are happy to provide our expert knowledge as needed – from company<br />

development to estate plann<strong>in</strong>g for your clients.<br />

Reliable partner<br />

Customised <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

solutions<br />

Exclusive product development


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Competence and trust as a basis<br />

for susta<strong>in</strong>able success.<br />

Fund services.<br />

How we support your fund projects.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce 1998, Centrum Bank has served as a custodian <strong>bank</strong> for <strong>in</strong>vestment funds<br />

and provided all services relat<strong>in</strong>g to the safekeep<strong>in</strong>g of fund assets with<strong>in</strong> the<br />

framework of the applicable legislation. We ensure that <strong>in</strong>vestment decisions<br />

comply with the law and prospectuses, we issue and redeem units, and we take<br />

care of the unit register.<br />

As a competent partner for the establishment of funds, we have been able to<br />

realise several fund projects <strong>in</strong> recent years. In collaboration with external, <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

fund managers, we support you <strong>in</strong> realis<strong>in</strong>g your idea for a fund and <strong>in</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g optimal solutions for you as a professional <strong>in</strong>vestor or <strong>in</strong>itiator.<br />

The Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> fund centre<br />

Choos<strong>in</strong>g the right location is a crucial question when sett<strong>in</strong>g up a fund (an <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

undertak<strong>in</strong>g). The Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> offers ideal preconditions<br />

for this purpose:<br />

n Membership of the EEA means Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> fund products are European,<br />

plac<strong>in</strong>g them on the same foot<strong>in</strong>g as those of other EU countries (s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />

licence pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, European passport for UCITS funds). They can therefore be<br />

distributed <strong>in</strong> the EU and Switzerland.<br />

n The spectrum of <strong>in</strong>novative and structured fund solutions <strong>in</strong> the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial centre is broad, offer<strong>in</strong>g substantial discretion for the realisation of<br />

your fund idea. Moreover, the process<strong>in</strong>g time for licens<strong>in</strong>g funds is short.<br />

n The Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> fund centre offers the highest level of <strong>in</strong>vestor protection<br />

and one of Europe’s most modern laws for <strong>in</strong>vestment undertak<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

n The Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> fund centre is supervised by the national F<strong>in</strong>ancial Market<br />

Authority (FMA), an <strong>in</strong>dependent and <strong>in</strong>tegrated authority <strong>in</strong> accordance with<br />

European standards.<br />

As a fund centre, Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> provides flexibility, <strong>in</strong>dividuality, transparency<br />

and maximum quality.<br />

Custodian s<strong>in</strong>ce 1998<br />

Competent partner for<br />

the establishment of funds<br />

Funds with European passport<br />

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Promot<strong>in</strong>g dialogue <strong>in</strong> sound and word.<br />

Connect<strong>in</strong>g you with music and culture:<br />

Kunstmuseum Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> www.kunstmuseum.li<br />

Alice Sara Ott www.alice-sara-ott.com<br />

Theater am Kirchplatz (TaK) www.tak.li<br />

Next Generation Classic Festival www.festivalbadragaz.ch<br />

Foundation for the Promotion of Art and Science www.centrum<strong>bank</strong>.com/foundation<br />

Comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g cultural promotion and entrepreneurial culture.<br />

Engagement beyond <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

We conceive of cultural promotion as a medium of entrepreneurial communication,<br />

which <strong>in</strong> turn also promotes our entrepreneurial culture. Music, art, and<br />

science are ambassadors of our values, both <strong>in</strong>ternally and externally.<br />

With the Centrum Bank Foundation founded <strong>in</strong> 1998, we express that our<br />

system of values is not only shaped by economic success, but that it also pur-<br />

sues social and cultural concerns. Through our close ties with the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>, we attach great importance to the promotion of regional culture.<br />

Our engagement allows us to experience unforgettable moments together with<br />

our clients.<br />

Susta<strong>in</strong>ability, quality, and trust are our maxims at every level of our bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

affairs. In cultural promotion as well, we emphasise partnerships extend<strong>in</strong>g over<br />

many years.<br />

The gift of a Ste<strong>in</strong>way piano <strong>in</strong> 2005 marked the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of our partnership<br />

with the German-Japanese pianist Alice Sara Ott. The artist born <strong>in</strong> 1988, one of<br />

the greatest talents of her generation, has already enjoyed great success on the<br />

stages of major concert halls <strong>in</strong> Europe and Asia. She is a miracle of maturity,<br />

expression, pianistic perfection, and vitality. In 2008, Alice Sara Ott signed an<br />

exclusive CD contract with the most <strong>in</strong>fluential classical music label worldwide,<br />

Deutsche Grammophon. In honour of the bicentenary of Frédéric Chop<strong>in</strong>, Alice<br />

Sara Ott has recorded all the waltzes of the Polish pianist and composer on her<br />

second CD. In July 2010, the album earned her the prestigious “Echo Klassik”<br />

music prize, presented by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie <strong>in</strong> the “Newcomer of<br />

the year” category.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce 2008, we have supported the “Friends of the Theater am Kirchplatz” <strong>in</strong><br />

Schaan through a sponsor<strong>in</strong>g cooperation. As a regional stage, the Theater am<br />

Kirchplatz (TaK) also is engaged at an <strong>in</strong>ternational level. In addition to high-calibre<br />

guest performances and concerts with the best orchestras and solists <strong>in</strong> the<br />

world, TaK also offers its own productions and co-productions.<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g its tenth anniversary <strong>in</strong> 2010, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> can<br />

look back on an extremely successful history. With<strong>in</strong> just a few years the museum<br />

has established an <strong>in</strong>dependent position for itself and received <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

recognition. The Centrum Bank Foundation is delighted to have supported the<br />

jubilee publication mark<strong>in</strong>g the occasion as exclusive sponsor.<br />

The “Next Generation Classic Festival” <strong>in</strong> Bad Ragaz, Switzerland offers highly<br />

talented young artists a first-class platform for network<strong>in</strong>g between generations.<br />

In our capacity as ma<strong>in</strong> sponsor of the festival, we are underl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the significance<br />

we attach to quality and susta<strong>in</strong>ability.<br />

Ambassadors of our values<br />

Regional roots –<br />

local engagement<br />

Long-stand<strong>in</strong>g partnerships<br />

Alice Sara Ott –<br />

piano <strong>in</strong> perfection<br />

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Postmodern architecture.<br />

Architecture, tradition, and zeitgeist <strong>in</strong> harmony.<br />

The <strong>bank</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g of Hans Holle<strong>in</strong> as a total work of art.<br />

We conceive of our headquarters <strong>in</strong> the Kirchstrasse <strong>in</strong> Vaduz, dedicated <strong>in</strong> 2003,<br />

as a conscious commitment to the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial centre. The southwestern<br />

corner of the slightly warped cube swoops elegantly upward, connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the mounta<strong>in</strong> ranges of the Liechtenste<strong>in</strong> and Swiss alp<strong>in</strong>e foothills with<br />

an imag<strong>in</strong>ary l<strong>in</strong>e and thereby symbolis<strong>in</strong>g the vision of modern, <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

<strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

The timeless elegance of the grey-green architectural landmark, sheathed <strong>in</strong><br />

Andeer granite from Graubünden, radiates progressive th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g, causes a bit of<br />

a stir, and at the same time reflects solidity and discretion. Outside and <strong>in</strong>side.<br />

Tradition and modernity do not conflict with each other, either <strong>in</strong> the appearance<br />

of the <strong>bank</strong> or <strong>in</strong> its bus<strong>in</strong>ess activities, but rather comb<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>to an excit<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

harmonious plurality.<br />

The build<strong>in</strong>g was created and designed <strong>in</strong> every last detail as a total work of art<br />

by Hans Holle<strong>in</strong>, one of the pioneers of postmodernism and known as a master<br />

of architectural stag<strong>in</strong>g. The Viennese architect, designer, and artist re<strong>in</strong>troduced<br />

sensuous and emotional moments <strong>in</strong>to architecture. His most famous build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Museum für Moderne Kunst <strong>in</strong> Frankfurt and the Haas House by<br />

St. Stephen’s Cathedral <strong>in</strong> Vienna. Holle<strong>in</strong>’s pr<strong>in</strong>ts are on display <strong>in</strong> the New York<br />

Museum of Modern Art.<br />

At Centrum Bank, the art of architecture corresponds with build<strong>in</strong>g art. The art <strong>in</strong><br />

the premises of the <strong>bank</strong> has mostly been created by contemporary Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

artists. In this way, we manifest our local ties and document the diversity<br />

of artistic creation <strong>in</strong> our country.<br />

The works are chosen accord<strong>in</strong>g to the moods <strong>in</strong> the various client rooms. In the<br />

large conference room, for <strong>in</strong>stance, the client will encounter the “Figural Stele”<br />

by the historian and artist Georg Mal<strong>in</strong>. The lobby of our sem<strong>in</strong>ar room houses<br />

the enamel steles “Day and Night” by Mart<strong>in</strong> Frommelt, who also created the<br />

pr<strong>in</strong>t cycle <strong>in</strong> the staff offices. The spectrum is rounded off by works by Evi<br />

Kliemand, Hanna Roeckle, and Sunhild Wollwage. Outside the <strong>bank</strong> stand the<br />

strik<strong>in</strong>g “Two Pillars of Light” by He<strong>in</strong>z Mack and the bronze sculpture “Spatial<br />

L<strong>in</strong>e” by Hugo Marxer.<br />

Tradition and modernity<br />

Hans Holle<strong>in</strong>, master<br />

of architectural stag<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g art<br />

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Creat<strong>in</strong>g synergies.<br />

CENTRUM BANK<br />

MARXER & PARTNER<br />

RECHTSANWÄLTE<br />

SYNCOMA<br />

Where competences come together.<br />

Centrum Bank is part of a competence centre br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g together specialists <strong>in</strong><br />

legal, tax, trust, and wealth management services. This allows us to draw on<br />

these experts as needed.<br />

Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law<br />

Dr. Dr. Ludwig Marxer founded a law firm <strong>in</strong> Vaduz <strong>in</strong> 1925, lay<strong>in</strong>g the corner-<br />

stone for Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law. More than 25 lawyers and legal<br />

officers as well as more than 60 commercial experts work <strong>in</strong> this oldest and largest<br />

law firm <strong>in</strong> the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>. They advise and assist <strong>private</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>dividuals, bus<strong>in</strong>esses, and <strong>in</strong>stitutions from around the world <strong>in</strong> all fields of law.<br />

They are specialists <strong>in</strong> the formation and management of companies, foundations,<br />

and trusts, estate plann<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g and capital market law, tax law, and<br />

litigation. Over the more than 85 years of its existence, the firm has built up a<br />

substantial network of correspondents with lead<strong>in</strong>g foreign service providers.<br />

Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company<br />

The found<strong>in</strong>g of Confida Trust and Audit<strong>in</strong>g Company Ltd. <strong>in</strong> Vaduz <strong>in</strong> 1964 was a<br />

first step toward a comprehensive competence centre. Confida supplements<br />

the services of the law firm <strong>in</strong> the field of trust services, audit<strong>in</strong>g, tax, bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

management, and real estate. Before the establishment of Centrum Bank, it was<br />

responsible for the asset management of select clients.<br />

Centrum Bank AG, Vaduz / Centrum Bank (Switzerland) Ltd., Zurich<br />

Based on many years of experience <strong>in</strong> discretionary portfolio management at<br />

Confida, the partners of Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law at the time founded<br />

Centrum Bank AG <strong>in</strong> Vaduz <strong>in</strong> 1993. With<strong>in</strong> just a few years, the <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><br />

achieved impressive growth. Centrum Bank Vaduz specialises <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment advisory<br />

services and discretionary portfolio management for demand<strong>in</strong>g national<br />

and <strong>in</strong>ternational clients. The <strong>bank</strong> emphasises personalised, high-quality care of<br />

its clients over generations. It offers comprehensive f<strong>in</strong>ancial services and products<br />

tailored to its clients. It enjoys an excellent reputation <strong>in</strong> the world of <strong>private</strong> <strong>bank</strong><strong>in</strong>g:<br />

expert bodies consistently recognise its achievements by conferr<strong>in</strong>g the highest<br />

rank<strong>in</strong>gs. S<strong>in</strong>ce 2009, the <strong>bank</strong> has also been represented <strong>in</strong> Zurich by<br />

Centrum Bank (Switzerland) Ltd., an autonomous subsidiary under Swiss law.<br />

Syncoma Establishment<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce 2003, Syncoma Establishment has provided services to the enterprises<br />

<strong>in</strong> the Competence Centre <strong>in</strong> the fields of compliance, build<strong>in</strong>g management,<br />

logistics, human resources, and security.<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>or Fiduciary Establishment<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>or Fiduciary Establishment, founded by the partners of Marxer & Partner,<br />

has been <strong>in</strong> operation s<strong>in</strong>ce the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of 2011. Cont<strong>in</strong>or founds and manages<br />

legal entities, <strong>in</strong> particular foundations, trusts and companies, <strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

and other f<strong>in</strong>ancial centres. The company’s purpose is the hold<strong>in</strong>g of equity<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestments, succession plann<strong>in</strong>g and asset protection, as well as charitable and<br />

philanthropic purposes. Cont<strong>in</strong>or is represented by offices <strong>in</strong> Vaduz and Zurich.<br />

www.competencecentre.li<br />

www.marxerpartner.com<br />

www.confida.li<br />

www.centrum<strong>bank</strong>.com<br />

www.syncoma.li<br />

www.cont<strong>in</strong>or.li<br />

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Welcome at Centrum Bank.<br />

Centrum Bank AG<br />

Kirchstrasse 3<br />

9490 Vaduz<br />

Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

Telephone +423 238 38 38<br />

Fax +423 238 38 39<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@centrum<strong>bank</strong>.com<br />

www.centrum<strong>bank</strong>.com<br />

Centrum Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.<br />

Bellerivestrasse 42<br />

8034 Zurich<br />

Switzerland<br />

Telephone +41 44 233 31 11<br />

Fax +41 44 233 31 22<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@centrum<strong>bank</strong>.ch<br />

www.centrum<strong>bank</strong>.ch<br />

3202.FL/800 - September 2011


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CENTRUM BANK<br />

Centrum Bank AG<br />

Kirchstrasse 3 · P.O. Box 1168 · 9490 Vaduz · Liechtenste<strong>in</strong><br />

Telephone +423 238 38 38 · Fax +423 238 38 39<br />

www.centrum<strong>bank</strong>.com

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