Managers of Wealth Americas

What Are Boomer Parents Doing Regarding Inheritance Planning?

Interestingly, there is one item the majority of the parents apparently have in common: they are afraid of running out of money.

Morrison & Foerster Named Best Law Firm For Private Placements

The awards were based on information collected by the publication from institutional investors, borrowers, service providers, and private equity houses.

EU and US strike derivatives regulation deal

Officials from the European Commission and its US counterpart, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, confirmed on Wednesday they had reached an agreement.

K2 Intelligence Announces Los Angeles Outpost

K2 Intelligence now reports having 300 employees and other offices in Geneva, London, Madrid, New York and Tel Aviv.

Four Troutman Sanders Partners Recognized as BTI Client Service All-Stars

These lawyers are selected by corporate counsel based upon what they define as superior client service.

How Bernie Sanders's Supporters Would Punish Wall Street Bankers

Many of the Vermont senator's admirers want to see those who helped cause the financial crisis put in jail.

SEC: Miami Firm Broke Anti-Money Laundering Protocols

The SEC’s continuing investigation has been conducted by Scott A. Lowry

Record number give up US citizenship, green cards – US Treasury

The list of individuals deciding to expatriate is published on a quarterly basis by the Internal Revenue Service.

Julius Baer announces final settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its legacy U.S. cross-border business

This settlement is the result of Julius Baer’s proactive and long-standing cooperation with the DOJ’s investigation.

Deutsche Bank must face US lawsuit over US$3.1 billion mortgage loss: judge

Deutsche Bank AG must face a U.S. lawsuit seeking to hold it liable for causing US$3.1 billion of investor losses by failing to properly monitor 10 trusts backed by toxic residential mortgages

Greenberg Traurig Confirms Tie-Up Talks With British Firm

Rosenbaum declined to comment further on the potential U.K. tie-up.

Citigroup Settles Yen Libor Manipulation Suit for $23M

The accord has been called as an "ice-breaker settlement" by the lawyers for the plaintiffs that could push some 20 other defendant banks to settle.

You Aren't the Only One Hiding a Bank Account From Your Spouse

A slightly greater share of women about 6 percent than men 5 percent said they’ve kept money out of sight, a difference within the margin of error.

Wells Fargo agrees to $1.2 billion settlement in FHA loan lawsuit

The settlement is a reminder of the devastation that was unleashed by the financial crisis and the recession

Ex-Fox Rothschild Atty's Insider Trading Trial Kicks Off

Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise Wolf argued that Herbert Sudfeld, who was indicted on insider trading charges in July, violated both internal firm policies and federal law

Global Firm Moves Into Conn. to Focus on Equity Funds, Corporate Law

The nine attorneys who switched firms will be focused on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.

Corporate News Weekly Round-Up - Christopher Hines, Withers

Delaware Court Enforces ‘Good Faith’ Negotiations, New Disclosure Requirements for UK Companies and UNFCCC Adopts ‘Paris Agreement’

Swiss Bankers Said Ready to Plead Guilty in U.S. Tax Case

Two client advisers from Julius Baer Group Ltd. accused of helping Americans evade taxes are expected to plead guilty in New York on Thursday, when the Swiss bank will resolve its own criminal case by agreeing to pay $547 million, according to two people

U.S. Appeals Court Limits Fraud Shield for Sovereign Wealth Funds

It may also make it easier for U.S. investors to pursue some claims over alleged foreign fraud, despite a series of recent rulings limiting the reach of domestic laws.

Banks reach $154.3 million settlement on "dark pool" fraud

The SEC and New York Attorney General had planned to announce the joint settlement Monday before it was reported by The Wall Street Journal Sunday morning.

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