Managers of Wealth Americas

What currency fluctuations mean to an investor’s portfolio

At the start of 2014, it cost approximately $1.35 to convert U.S. currency to one euro

Warren Buffett upbeat on US business growth

Mr Buffett, who supported Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election, did not address Donald Trump's policies.

Private equity losing out to strategic buyers

Buyout groups’ share of dealmaking falls to lowest since 2009, research shows

Why Some Of The Most Successful Lawyers Are Helping Clients Find New Business Opportunities

Most lawyers are reactive in that they analyze a situation and provide courses of action – again, usually with the objective of mitigating risk.

Why More And More Single-Family Offices Are Investing In Bitcoin

While bitcoins are used as currency to purchase services and products, they are also a potential asset class.

Warren Buffett: Vanguard founder is my ‘hero’

Bogle's fight against this regime should get much greater recognition, Buffett believes.

Global Fintech Investment declined in 2016- KPMG report

Three Chinese mega-rounds buoyed global fintech funding significantly, led by the Q2’16 Ant Financial record-setting US$4.5 B funding round.

Credit Suisse’s Israeli Desk in New Tax Evasion Probe

The investigation focuses on the bank’s Israeli desk, which has hundreds of clients.

CIBC chief leaves PrivateBank hanging

PrivateBancorp's stock consistently has traded about $5 per share above CIBC's takeout price.

Schwab Report Confirms Accelerated Pace Of Advisor M&A

RIA transactions increased 12 percent in 2016, and Schwab doesn't expect M&A activity to slow any time soon.

Facebook is racking up the likes among the world’s biggest hedge funds

Smart money loaded up on financials in the fourth quarter

Emerging market hedge fund assets hit record $200 bln-report

HFR's index of emerging market returns rose 7 percent in 2016 and got off to a strong 2017 start with January gains of 3.2 percent

Hedge funds may see a new dawn, analysts say—but sailing won’t be smooth

Hedge fund assets at records, but net flows are negative

4 reasons international high-net-worth buyers invest in U.S. real estate

Economic opportunity and political safeguard make it an attractive place to put your money

New Research Underscores Importance of Data Management in Facilitating Business Transformation

The survey also revealed that investment firms are exploring alternatives to wholesale re-engineering projects to upgrade back- and middle-office technology platforms.

Financial Services M&A update

This Financial Services M&A update provides Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC insights and market data analysis that shed light on M&A trends in the Financial Services industry.

Enthusiasm for SRI Is Driving Changes In Wealth Management Units

Clients want socially responsible investing options, and the broker/dealers see opportunities in meeting that demand.

5 Reasons Bank of America Gave CEO Brian Moynihan a Raise

Brian Moynihan’s 2016 compensation grew by 25% over the previous year.

Deutsche Bank Loses Ground in Trading as JPMorgan Thrives

Deutsche Bank's negotiations with U.S. prosecutors last year over alleged mortgage misdeeds rattled investors

Smart Beta Needs to be Viewed in Strategic Context

Europe's investors should not despair even after negative returns

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