It’s natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client’s current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor’s door in the first place is crucial for financial planning. However, starting with these questions can have unintended … Read more
Die Entscheidung des Hessischen Staatsgerichtshofes zum Versammlungsgesetz und das Dilemma der verfassungskonformen Auslegung Mit seinem Urteil vom 6. März 2025 hat der Hessische Staatsgerichtshof die Vorschriften des Hessischen Versammlungsfreiheitsgesetzes und des Gesetzes über die Bannmeile des Hessischen Landtages1) für mit der Hessischen Verfassung ganz überwiegend vereinbar erklärt. Unvereinbar mit der Verfassung seien nur Regelungen zur … Read more
July 25, 1943 – April 1, 2025 After struggling with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia, Barbara Ann Bicker of Fish Creek, formerly of Kerrville, Texas, Olympia Fields, Illinois and Freeport, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2025. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Keith Bicker and their daughter, Alison DuCharm of St. Charles, Illinois. … Read more
As the HVAC industry undergoes a significant transformation, COOs and heads of infrastruccture and operations in Asia must adapt to the evolving landscape shaped by advancements in technology and sustainability. The integration of IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are designed, managed, and secured. Enhancing … Read more
French reinsurer SCOR has cited the benefits of early issuance as being a key factor behind the successful placement of its latest catastrophe bond, saying this helped them access currently favourable market conditions with the recent $240 million Atlas Capital DAC (Series 2025-1).SCOR returned to the catastrophe bond market in March with its latest Atlas … Read more