Dear people of Iceland,
My name is André Meyers, 42 years old, Belgian and a father of 2 girls. I would like to share with you my story, one of many among the 50.000 persons in Belgium affected by the current problems facing Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg (Belgian branch). I’m writing this letter as a representative of these savers and as a deposit holder in the Bank. Together we are called Group K. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Iceland where I represented and spoke on behalf of Group K. I was welcomed warmly in your beautiful country by your Government and by the many people I met. My purpose was to find a solution for the 50.000 people I represent who still have no access to their deposits.
We have been waiting for more than 120 days to gain access to our savings but without any success. For many of us, this represents our life savings which we have with Kaupthing. Within our group there are also Charity Organizations such as one that takes care of homeless children. It is most unfortunate as the home will be closed and the children will lose their home a second time unless the situation of Kaupthing Bank Luxemburg is resolved in the coming days. There are other sad stories that I can share with you, such as the problems that retired senior citizens encounter as they can not access their pensions and savings. There are also young people that have been saving for their first apartment and have as well trusted Kaupthing Bank for their savings. We all assumed that savings accounts were the safest way of protecting our money. Unfortunately, this has turned out not to be the case.
We all have one thing in common : most of our savings are with Kaupthing and we cannot afford to have our money blocked any longer. I hope you appreciate that this has been extremely difficult for all of us and there are many cases of genuine human tragedy because of this situation.
When I was in Iceland I was told by the Ministers of Finance and Banking in your previous Government that everything would be done to find a solution for us as soon as possible. The solution is quite simple, as the Bank has secured funding from the state of Luxembourg and Belgium to repay all deposits in full, after the bank will be taken over. Therefore the takeover does not require any money from the Icelandic Government or the people of Iceland; we only need the Receivership Committee of Kaupthing Bank hf to accept this takeover.
I am appealing to you, the Government of Iceland, the Receivership Committee of Kaupthing bank hf. and the good people of Iceland to help us. The takeover of Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg will ensure that we will get our savings back and thereby solve the problems that we face. Please support us as we would support you here in Belgium if you were in our position.
Yours faithfully,
André Meyers
Representative of Group K - Savers of Kaupthing Bank Luxemburg (Belgium branch)
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause because I never imagined this would reach so many others. We are nearing a significant milestone that could force the right people to finally pay attention. If you can help get this in front of just a few more eyes right now it would mean everything to the families waiting for word.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2009
6 Comments
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Sofie Mendoza
17 years ago
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My parents are among the victims and they are terrified. Please do the right thing for these families.
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Dirk Pearce
17 years ago
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WHERE IS OUR MONEY
M
Marc Diallo
17 years ago
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This is completely unfair. People worked their whole lives for this money and now it just vanishes because of bankers mistakes. Give it back.
K
Kristof Griffin
17 years ago
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Absolute disaster. I put my down payment for a house in that bank and now I have nothing. Sort this mess out.
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Bart Pratt
17 years ago
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Shame on you Iceland. You cant just steal from people like this. Pay up.
A
Anke Brooks
17 years ago
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Just heart breaking about the children charity. Everyone deserves to get their savings back regardless of what the bank did.
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Dear people of Iceland,
My name is André Meyers, 42 years old, Belgian and a father of 2 girls. I would like to share with you my story, one of many among the 50.000 persons in Belgium affected by the current problems facing Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg (Belgian branch). I’m writing this letter as a representative of these savers and as a deposit holder in the Bank. Together we are called Group K. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Iceland where I represented and spoke on behalf of Group K. I was welcomed warmly in your beautiful country by your Government and by the many people I met. My purpose was to find a solution for the 50.000 people I represent who still have no access to their deposits.
We have been waiting for more than 120 days to gain access to our savings but without any success. For many of us, this represents our life savings which we have with Kaupthing. Within our group there are also Charity Organizations such as one that takes care of homeless children. It is most unfortunate as the home will be closed and the children will lose their home a second time unless the situation of Kaupthing Bank Luxemburg is resolved in the coming days. There are other sad stories that I can share with you, such as the problems that retired senior citizens encounter as they can not access their pensions and savings. There are also young people that have been saving for their first apartment and have as well trusted Kaupthing Bank for their savings. We all assumed that savings accounts were the safest way of protecting our money. Unfortunately, this has turned out not to be the case.
We all have one thing in common : most of our savings are with Kaupthing and we cannot afford to have our money blocked any longer. I hope you appreciate that this has been extremely difficult for all of us and there are many cases of genuine human tragedy because of this situation.
When I was in Iceland I was told by the Ministers of Finance and Banking in your previous Government that everything would be done to find a solution for us as soon as possible. The solution is quite simple, as the Bank has secured funding from the state of Luxembourg and Belgium to repay all deposits in full, after the bank will be taken over. Therefore the takeover does not require any money from the Icelandic Government or the people of Iceland; we only need the Receivership Committee of Kaupthing Bank hf to accept this takeover.
I am appealing to you, the Government of Iceland, the Receivership Committee of Kaupthing bank hf. and the good people of Iceland to help us. The takeover of Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg will ensure that we will get our savings back and thereby solve the problems that we face. Please support us as we would support you here in Belgium if you were in our position.
Yours faithfully,
André Meyers
Representative of Group K - Savers of Kaupthing Bank Luxemburg (Belgium branch)
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause because I never imagined this would reach so many others. We are nearing a significant milestone that could force the right people to finally pay attention. If you can help get this in front of just a few more eyes right now it would mean everything to the families waiting for word.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2009
6 Comments
S
Sofie Mendoza
17 years ago
Featured
My parents are among the victims and they are terrified. Please do the right thing for these families.
D
Dirk Pearce
17 years ago
Featured
WHERE IS OUR MONEY
M
Marc Diallo
17 years ago
Featured
This is completely unfair. People worked their whole lives for this money and now it just vanishes because of bankers mistakes. Give it back.
K
Kristof Griffin
17 years ago
Featured
Absolute disaster. I put my down payment for a house in that bank and now I have nothing. Sort this mess out.
B
Bart Pratt
17 years ago
Featured
Shame on you Iceland. You cant just steal from people like this. Pay up.
A
Anke Brooks
17 years ago
Featured
Just heart breaking about the children charity. Everyone deserves to get their savings back regardless of what the bank did.
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My parents are among the victims and they are terrified. Please do the right thing for these families.