Managers of Wealth Americas

The Royal Court recognises Canadian 'debtor in possession' bankruptcy orders over a Jersey company

It is the first time that such Canadian proceedings have been recognised in Jersey.

The top five misconceptions of hedge fund compliance with Regulation D and the impact of Blue Sky laws

The goal of our webinar is to provide specific takeaways and ideas you can take back to your firms on how to better handle important blue sky issues.

Stimulus deal includes temporary relief for retirement plans

Historic legislation would also ban companies' use of aid to buy back stock

House bill introduced to suspend required minimum distributions

Currently, individuals who do not follow RMD rules face a penalty of 50% of the amount that should have been distributed, the lawmakers noted.

Wall Street Bonuses Could Fall 40% This Year in ‘Perfect Storm’

“This is a shock to the system that you see about every 10 years.”

SEC provides additional relief for certain filing and proxy delivery obligations, and issues disclosure guidance relating to the impacts of COVID-19

The company or any person required to make any filings with respect to such company files the subject report, schedule, or form required to be filed no later than 45 days after the original due date.

SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Failing to Disclose Conflicts

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Donald H. Hunter, Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-00391-RNC (D. Conn, filed March 24, 2020)

Focus Financial Sues Executive Who Jumped to Hightower

Holsopple, who the suit says falsely represented that he was not joining a direct competitor when he unexpectedly resigned and who was subsequently sent a cease-and-desist letter, did not respond to a request for comment.

Tax in the time of COVID-19

The goal is to ensure that households and businesses are able to keep their heads above water until the health crisis can be contained, so that the economy is ready to rebound once the worst of the pandemic has passed.

Acting selfishly has consequences right now – why ethical decision making is imperative in the coronavirus crisis

In fluid situations, these conditions are hard to meet.

Law Firms Conduct Layoffs, Slash Salaries In Response To Pandemic

We sympathize with anyone who has to deal with the anxiety of a global health crisis AND financial insecurity.

Coronavirus Job Listings and Money Laundering Schemes

Scammers posing as a legitimate charity foundation are hiring online customer service representatives that are required to do some groundwork in an initial stage.

IRS Clarifies Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extensions

The Internal Revenue Service released a Q&A on Notice 2020-18 to clarify the relief available to taxpayers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Employers can immediately recover the cost of mandatory COVID 19 related leave through reducing payrolltaxes

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide 10 days paid sick leave plus paid FMLA leave for COVID-19-related reasons. We outline the ways employers can immediately take advantage of this change.

Legal, Regulation & Compliance