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Global banks are the financial services wing of the drug cartels

As HSBC executives apologise to the US Senate for laundering drugs money, the fact is that nothing changes

Rich to lose half their wealth by 2014

In spite of his doom and gloom about America and the world economy, when pressed Faber did recommend some China REITs.

Uncertainty in Europe and indecision in the U.S. will dominate world economy, markets in third quarter - Natixis CEO

Still Sees Value in Traditional Asset Classes as Part of Diversified Portfolio

Wealth Management in the Age of the iPad by Phil Banas

It’s easy to be cynical about mobility in wealth management.

Someone is slowing the Samba in Sao Paulo by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The exciting tempo that was the growth of the world’s second largest developing economy has been showing some serious signs of faltering.

Transparency in Corporate Reporting index ranks the world's 105 largest companies

Researchers evaluated each organisation in terms of the steps it takes to fight corruption and the openness of its financial self-reporting.

Dark Cloaks & Dark Pools: Brighter Bankers & Brighter Culture by Justin Urquhart Stewart

We don't need good banks, we need great banks - and we certainly don't need bad banks and bad bankers.

The Wall Street Scandal of All Scandals

Sad to say, there's reason to believe this has been going on, or something very much like it. This is what the emerging scandal over "Libor" (short for "London interbank offered rate") is all about.

Morgan Stanley's Reinhart: We Are In A 'Little Ice Age'

Previously we associated the phrase "ice age" with SocGen's Albert Edwards, who uses it to describe this peristently miserable market and economic environment that'a chracterized the world for the past 5 years.

Mellon Capital Reduces Growth Expectation for U.S. Economy to 2.4 Percent

BNY Mellon Investment Manager Anticipates Sluggish Global Growth under Two Percent

Ex-JPMorgan Broker: 'It Was All About The Money, Not The Client'

"It was all about the money, not the client."

The US government may be the cause of the next big wave of panic in markets - Rothschild Asset Allocation July 2012

Hopes and fears about the future of the eurozone continue to dominate investor sentiment and drive large swings in markets. While the sense of crisis may ease following the EU summit at the end of June, there are still lots of details to be worked through

2012 Mid-Year Economic Outlook - BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

Following are BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research’s Global and U.S. Economic mid-year outlook reports.

The head-office exodus

In a speech at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Nixon decried the hollowing out of corporate Canada.

Firms make financial planning more gay-friendly

Many big firms are trying to make financial planning a lot more gay-friendly.

In Tough Times, Private Equity Saves Jobs

But is the commonly accepted view that private equity firms slash jobs at the first sign of trouble supported by the evidence?

What’s in Store for the Second Half of 2012 - BlackRock

In 2012’s second half, investors will face “a rocky road” compared with the year’s first few months, with the potential “fiscal cliff” in the U.S. as well as Europe’s ongoing turmoil both posing risk to a still we

Client Confidentiality in the Cloud by Phil Banas

A great deal has been written about the advantages of cloud-based systems, but what about the disadvantages?

Harvard-based company touts 'tax alpha' as wealth advisors

Today, Alexander Wealth Advisor employs eight people including those with expertise in tax preparation, certified public accounting and certified financial planning Read more: http://www.nashobapublishing.com/community_news/ci_20864574/harvard-based-comp

Northern Trust Upbeat On Global Economy Despite Troubles

At a press briefing in New York, Katie Nixon, the firm's chief investment officer for personal financial services, spelled out “windows of opportunity” for investors.

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