Managers of Wealth Americas

Lawsuit against UBS over Enron collapse is dismissed

The plaintiffs chose to sue independently of other Enron investors who pursued similar claims in nationwide litigation.

United States: Lawyers: Give Your Clients A Business Entity Checkup

Any new business ventures can be started in a new entity.

New law won't stop Canada being used for money laundering, tax evasion

Bill C-25 does little to stop foreigners from using Canadian companies to snow wash illicit funds.

Pegasystems Software Robots Help Banks Onboard Institutional Customers

When we look at industry apps and technology, no one is going to get rid of their 50 to 100 legacy systems.

Tudor Investment the Latest Hedge Fund to Cut Fees

Tudor's fees had previously been among the highest in the industry

This Struggling Hedge Fund Hopes Trump Will Revive Its Fortunes

“Trump will eventually adjust himself. I am rather optimistic,” said Hirao.

First Circuit affirms insider trading conviction for stock tip written on clubhouse napkin

This decision comes in the wake of a series of recent insider trading decisions.

Merrill Lynch Faces Class Claims Over Customer Cash Use

Back in June, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. agreed to pay $57 million in disgorgement and interest

New Finra Arbitration Claims Fall 14%

No more than a quarter of cases have been decided by arbitrators in at least four years.

Merrill could pivot on fiduciary pledge

With over 14,500 advisers and more than $2.1 trillion in client balances, Merrill Lynch is something of a trend setter for the industry.

Future of California’s Marijuana Laws Appears Hazy

The extent to which the current administration will attempt to enforce federal marijuana laws in more permissive states is anyone’s guess.

Rolling Back Dodd-Frank: Is It A Good Idea?

During the financial crisis, the government wisely resisted calls to formally nationalise the banking industry

UK & US Fintech Working Group to explore regtech

The increasingly complex interplay, and overlapping responsibilities, between federal and state regulators also provides challenges for US financial regulators

What Do The SEC and Robo-Advisors Have In Common

Robo-advisors are a growing trend.

Europe and American Financial Regulatory Outlooks Could Diverge

The idea of repeating the conditions that were in place before the crisis is something that is very worrisome.

Anger as O.J. Simpson set to walk FREE - and cash in on mega-bucks pension

O.J. SIMPSON could walk FREE from prison in October after serving less than a third of his sentence, it has emerged today.

deVere's campaign to repeal America’s toxic global tax law turns up the heat in DC

Timing of the tax package is dependent on pending action on Obamacare.

Credit Suisse: Horsky Returns to Haunt the Bank

Credit Suisse three years ago pleaded guilty to helping U.S. customers evading their taxes.

Merrill Lynch Cuts Maximum Advisory Fee for Smaller Clients

Nearly 20% reduction expected to save some smaller investors thousands of dollars

Robos Are Also Subject to Fiduciary Duty

The SEC releases guidance on robos, advisors aren't talking to clients enough about risk, and there may be a looming retirement crisis.

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