Managers of Wealth Americas

Warren Buffett's Conflicting Bitcoin Views

Business Insider recently reported Warren Buffett is warning investors to stay away from bitcoin.

Banks Get Lesson in Pay for Performance

As bonus season rolled in, pay has been top of the agenda for two key constituencies—bankers and private-equity executives.

The US Virgin Islands' Business Lure

The U.S. Virgin Islands is attempting to lure small businesses with substantial corporate tax breaks, in a bid to create jobs and diversify the tiny territory’s $4.2 billion economy.

Bank of America Tells Wealthy Investors: Real Estate Is the Place to Be

The remainder of the year is brimming with opportunity, and U.S. Trust, part of Bank of America's private wealth management sector, wants investors to know exactly where to look.

Winning through customer experience - Ernst & Young

Our third Global Consumer Banking Survey looks at banking through the lens of the customer. How do customers perceive their banks? What services do they expect their banks to provide? How well do their banks deliver on promises?

US Virgin Islands “Open For Business”

United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh led a two-day economic mission to New York City last week.

Institutional investors optimistic about 2014

Endowments nationwide are predicted to grow around seven percent in the fiscal year 2014.

Hedge Fund Directors Are Useless, Most Investors Say

Hedge fund directors don’t get much respect these days.

Uncertainty of the Bitcoin Network by Stephanie Hodnett, SS&C

The idea of a virtual currency is clearly an appealing one for those who mistrust their national currency, the traditional banking system, or who seek a means of circumventing inflation or capital controls.

Good looks help you get ahead in business (if you're a man), Harvard study finds

Investors are more likely to put money into a business idea pitched by a man than a woman, and even more so if he is good looking, according to a new study.

Investment advice for the missus (or hubby)

One of the reasons why Warren Buffett is being followed by lot of investors (and Twitter users) is his witty comments

Banks and capital requirements: channels of adjustment

Bank capital ratios have increased steadily since the financial crisis.

Wall Street Cash Bonuses Highest Since 2008 Crash

The average bonus on Wall Street jumped 15 percent last year to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis and was the third largest on record, New York State's budget watchdog said on Wednesday.

The highest-return investment for women is asking for a raise - Sallie Krawcheck

Sallie Krawcheck was the president of wealth management at Bank of America and the CEO of wealth management at Citigroup.

Traditional Broker/Dealers Adding Direct Platforms

New research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates finds that traditional broker/dealers are considering a direct model.

KPMG Corporate Finance Remains A Mid-Market Investment Banking Global Leader For 15th Consecutive Year

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC announced today that 2013 was a historic year for the leading mid-market investment bank, further enhancing its service offerings and expanding its team and core business functions to meet existing and emerging industry demands

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