Managers of Wealth Americas

Private Trust Companies – Don’t Believe all the Hype

PTCs can benefit ultra-high-net-worth families, but it’s best to proceed cautiously

Financial Start-Ups Aim to Court the Anti-Finance Crowd

Big banks and brokerage firms haven’t been sitting still

Rowan Dartington says expect a rocky new year

The possibility of a Greek election if the parliament does not elect a new President by 29th December is also a concern for Stephens going into the new year.

Hello 2015: the EM “catch up” themes to watch

China and India are potentially at the forefront of this trend towards improving ‘public’ goods and services

Legg Mason's five key calls for 2015

Legg Mason and its subsidiaries highlight five asset classes they expect to perform strongly next year.

How Other Economies Are Struggling as US Shines

Europe is straining just to grow. So is Brazil. Japan has slid into recession. China is trying to manage a slowdown. Russia foresees a recession next year.

Good Medicine for Bad Bankers

Maybe someone should launch a reality show called “Bankers Behaving Badly.”

For Older Board Members, the Pressure to Move On

Time may be running out for senior statesmen on U.S. corporate boards.

Will hedge fund fees come down to earth in 2015?

Sophisticated investors have this on their New Year's resolution list: Negotiate harder on hedge fund fees.

Speeding the conversion of non-believers

Why are convertible bonds a fundamentally attractive asset class?

Wealth Adviser: Year of the Carrot for Brokers

At all of Wall Street’s major brokerages, advisers now know the details of how their pay will be formulated in 2015.

5 Banks Growing Faster Than Bank of America

Legendary Wachovia CEO John Medlin described a successful bank as a three-legged stool.

The Valuation Analyst’s Role in U.S. Tax Court Trials

The analyst must be able to demonstrate oral and cognitive abilities during cross-examination, redirect examination and rebuttal testimony.

Time to Bounce Back?

Members of the Trusts & Estates Investment Committee held their annual meeting to discuss significant developments in 2014 and how the market will play out.

Offshore Tax Crimes Scorecard: Bankers, Lawyers, Advisers

The U.S. Justice Department has a mixed record of success in prosecuting offshore bankers, lawyers and advisers accused of helping U.S. taxpayers cheat on their taxes.

Bernie Sanders: Destroy the big banks before the big banks destroy you

Sanders, who has signaled he may run for president in 2016 to offer a true progressive alternative, said he would introduce legislation at the start of next congressional session to break up the largest investment banks.

The Year of Financial Advisor Transformation

As we enter 2015, the S&P 500 is likely to be up over the last year (up 10 percent as of Dec. 11, 2014).

Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in the US 2014-2018

The report focuses on HNWI performance

Managed Investment Assets Projected To Reach $6.7 Trillion In 2018: MMI

The Money Management Institute, the national association representing the $3.8 trillion managed investment solutions and wealth management industry, today released selected findings from a proprietary survey of industry growth trends published in it

The Most Important Question To Ask Your Financial Advisor

Whether you already have a financial advisor or are now looking to hire one, you want someone who has your best financial interest at heart.

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