Managers of Wealth Americas

Europe Needs Some Founding Fathers by Seven Investment Management

It is not controversial to propose that humans have come pretty far in the last 225 years.

Should Morgan Stanley Bankers Responsible For 'Facebook IPO Fiasco' Be Banned?

And as if to add insult to injury, the newest fallout from the Facebook IPO fiasco is that Morgan Stanley (MS), its lead underwriter, may have shared Facebook's earnings re-forecast with a select group of investors and not others.

The Institutional Lite Fallacy by Phil Banas

While there is some truth in the assertion that the top end of the wealth continuum is increasingly looking for institutional-style performance analytics, it is a fallacy to see the needs of wealth managers as some kind of “institutional lite”

Global Trends Driving the Need for HR Transformation - PwC Research

Analysis uncovers global trends that have advanced the strategic role of human resources; Reveals common traits of organizations that successfully undergo transformation

Socially responsible investing not just for the wealthy

By launching your Investing with Impact Platform, you can change the world — literally.

The renaissance in US oil and gas creates investment opportunities - Coutts & Co

While higher output weighs on prices, it also creates significant opportunities for companies that service the renewed activity and those that benefit from cheaper fuel.

Are We Near the End of the Correction? - Bob Doll

In some sense, the only hope for the eurozone is to lower monetary policy further, which would also push the value of the euro lower.

Wealth managers urge long-term view on investments

Eric Aanes is president and founder of Larkspur-based Titus Wealth Management.

Did Hedge Funds Steal The Facebook IPO Pop?

That’s created a huge opportunity for hedge funds and private-equity firms to step in and supply the capital companies need to grow from the venture-capital stage to public company.

Why the Wealthy Are Healthy

The question: Did your parents own their own home when you were a child?

Dimon geezers by Tim Price PFP Wealth Management

Imagine you are one of two people playing 'Monopoly'. While you follow the rules religiously, the other player – who also happens to be the banker – does not.

Jamie Dimon’s Ahab meets his Moby Dick

JPMorgan’s Ahab has met his Moby Dick. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has toiled at length to build a bank strong enough to withstand the greatest of storms.

Wealth group looks to U.S. and frontier markets as portfolio recommendations

Portfolio Team Continues to Recommend Munis; Favors U.S. Large Cap Equities and Frontier Market Exposure vs. Developed European Stocks

Storm Warning

In the midst of one of the more unusual droughts, it may seem odd to be giving a storm warning

The Most Powerful Company You've Never Heard of: Meet CME Group

Think of powerful, multi-billion dollar corporations, and many come readily to mind. Wal-Mart. General Electric. Exxon Mobil. Bank of America. McDonald's. Apple. We recognize their logos, know what they sell and how to buy it -- or how to not buy it

Who Are the '30 Outstanding Women in Finance'?

Each year the editors of Treasury & Risk compile a list of women in corporate finance who have made a difference to their companies and their industries.

From Fighter Jets to Finance: Topgun Lessons for Wall Street

Commander Lay, who is an alumnus of the Tom Cruise-immortalized Topgun school, spent more than two decades in the Navy and Air Force.

All Women Need to Do is Push Back

FINS caught up with Rezvani, 34, to chat about why negotiation isn't as frightening as it seems and what can be done to nudge women in the right direction.

Stronger BRIC versus weaker PIGS

We expect no hard landing in China, no double-dip in the US, no collapse in the eurozone (yet!)

Banks lost track of their mission, values, RBC exec tells local audience

“That’s what we’re here to do, and we lost track with our mission purpose and values,” he said in a telephone interview Wednesday. “Until we find our way back, we’re not going to be in a position to protect investors fr

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