Managers of Wealth - Americas http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 20 May 2025 08:10:30 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ http://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP UBS Advisor Teams in Florida Named to Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Teams List News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63831/ubs-advisor-teams-in-florida-named-to-barronamprsquos-top-250-private-wealth-teams-list The Florida Wealth Management Market is led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf and is part of the firm’s Southeast Region, which is led by Regional Director Julie Fox. Wealth and Asset Management LPL Financial Asks What If You Could? in New Brand Campaign News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63833/lpl-financial-asks-what-if-you-could-in-new-brand-campaign Formed in 1989 as an accessible alternative to traditional Wall Street firms, LPL Financial is now among the most successful companies in wealth management. Wealth and Asset Management UBS Advisors in the Southeast Region Recognized Nationally by Barron’s News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63834/ubs-advisors-in-the-southeast-region-recognized-nationally-by-barronamprsquos The firm’s Southeast Wealth Management Region is led by Regional Director Julie Fox. Wealth and Asset Management Family wealth services: Building in a more holistic approach to wealth management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63816/family-wealth-services-building-in-a-more-holistic-approach-to-wealth-management With wealth transfers, increasingly complex portfolios and demand for personalization on the rise, family wealth services can offer investors more holistic wealth management. Wealth and Asset Management Focus to merge $140bn Focus Partners Wealth and $35bn Kovitz News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63817/focus-to-merge-140bn-focus-partners-wealth-and-35bn-kovitz The deal marks RIA financier Focus's first combination of 'hub' firms. Wealth and Asset Management Sustainable Wealth Management Is Aligning Investors’ Values with Their Wealth News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63819/sustainable-wealth-management-is-aligning-investorsamprsquo-values-with-their-wealth As such, wealth managers across the world are only too happy to continue integrating ESG considerations into their investment products and services. Wealth and Asset Management US Family Offices Strengthen Investment Ties In Abu Dhabi After Trump’s Visit News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63821/us-family-offices-strengthen-investment-ties-in-abu-dhabi-after-trumpamprsquos-visit This visit underscored the growing relationship between the two nations, particularly in the investment sector. Wealth and Asset Management Mercer Advisors Brings In $3 Billion Team Tufton Capital Management News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63825/mercer-advisors-brings-in-3-billion-team-tufton-capital-management And the firm specializes in serving high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, with a strong focus on cultivating long-term, multigenerational relationships. Wealth and Asset Management Botoff Consulting Wins 2025 Family Wealth Report Award for Outstanding Thought Leadership News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63830/botoff-consulting-wins-2025-family-wealth-report-award-for-outstanding-thought-leadership This award is a meaningful, independent validation of Botoff Consulting’s commitment to delivering accurate, data-driven insights and advancing best practices across the family office sector – and that commitment has only grown stronger over t Wealth and Asset Management Rich Japanese still fear yen crash, wealth manager says News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63806/rich-japanese-still-fear-yen-crash-wealth-manager-says But there’s one key holdout that isn’t ready for bullishness: Japan’s richest citizens, worried about the economic outlook Wealth and Asset Management Piper Sandler Enhances Technology Investment Banking Team with the Addition of Jim Roney News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63835/piper-sandler-enhances-technology-investment-banking-team-with-the-addition-of-jim-roney Jim brings an impressive track record of delivering successful outcomes People Moves Tim Boroughs Named Vice Chairman, Chubb Group and Executive Chairman News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63836/tim-boroughs-named-vice-chairman-chubb-group-and-executive-chairman For more than 25 years, Tim has shaped and managed our investment strategies People Moves Ex-JPMorgan director takes top Barclays Gen AI role after Colombian escapade News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63837/ex-jpmorgan-director-takes-top-barclays-gen-ai-role-after-colombian-escapade He joined JPMorgan in its Buenos Aries tech hub initially, before transitioning to New York as a VP. People Moves CSI Names Fintech Leader Nancy Langer as New President and Chief Executive Officer News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63839/csi-names-fintech-leader-nancy-langer-as-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer Fintech pioneer brings transformative leadership and growth expertise to leading banking software and technology provider People Moves Citadel Securities ex-US systematic equities trading head reappeared at Jump Trading News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63841/citadel-securities-ex-us-systematic-equities-trading-head-reappeared-at-jump-trading Before Citadel Securities, Siwicki spent six years at Chicago-based prop trading firm Spot Trading. People Moves Hanson Bridgett LLP Plants Flag in Fresno with Addition of Labor & Employment Partner Ryan Eddings News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63843/hanson-bridgett-llp-plants-flag-in-fresno-with-addition-of-labor-ampamp-employment-partner-ryan-eddings Eddings comes to Hanson Bridgett from the labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson P.C. People Moves UBS Team Managing $500 Million Defects for RBC in New York News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63820/ubs-team-managing-500-million-defects-for-rbc-in-new-york The Austin and Smith Wealth Management Group is led by 38-year veteran Thomas G. Austin who spent the last 33 years of his career at UBS. People Moves Temenos Strengthens Product Leadership with Key Appointments News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63823/temenos-strengthens-product-leadership-with-key-appointments Rohit Chauhan will lead the development of Temenos’ overall technology strategy, innovation, research and development People Moves BBVA Global Wealth Advisors appoints the new CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63826/bbva-global-wealth-advisors-appoints-the-new-ceo In his new role, he will lead BBVA Gwa’s efforts to provide investment advisory services to Latin American clients. People Moves Insigneo Appoints Chief Compliance Officer News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63827/insigneo-appoints-chief-compliance-officer Paul brings more than two decades of experience across U.S. and international banking and wealth management institutions. People Moves Bank of America ordered to pay $540 million in long-running lawsuit from the FDIC News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63838/bank-of-america-ordered-to-pay-540-million-in-long-running-lawsuit-from-the-fdic Back in 2017, the FDIC accused Bank of America of refusing to pay over $500 million in assessments Legal, Regulation & Compliance U.S. Bank Deregulation a Near-Term Neutral but Poses Longer Term Risks News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63693/us-bank-deregulation-a-near-term-neutral-but-poses-longer-term-risks Conversely, streamlining regulatory agencies or updated Basel III Endgame capital framework will require inter-agency cooperation, stakeholder buy-in and in some cases, legislation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Decision Notice - CIRO Sanctions Gary Edmond Perron and Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc. News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63671/decision-notice-ciro-sanctions-gary-edmond-perron-and-cumberland-private-wealth-management-inc As part of the settlement, Gary Perron admitted to having failed to disclose and seek pre-approval for activities related to the transfer of shares Legal, Regulation & Compliance Fed independence concerns ease News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63674/fed-independence-concerns-ease Fed independence concerns ease Legal, Regulation & Compliance Wells Fargo Confirms Termination of 2018 CFPB Compliance Consent Order News Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63660/wells-fargo-confirms-termination-of-2018-cfpb-compliance-consent-order Wells Fargo is a different and stronger company today Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK’s FCA to open first ever offices in US and Australia News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63612/ukamprsquos-fca-to-open-first-ever-offices-in-us-and-australia Major international investors ‘want easier access to us’ Legal, Regulation & Compliance LPL Expands Legal Battle Against Ameriprise In New Lawsuit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63610/lpl-expands-legal-battle-against-ameriprise-in-new-lawsuit LPL claims Ameriprise “has sunk to a new low” by sending out allegedly “misleading” notifications about a data breach. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SEC to Review AUM Threshold for State Advisors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63547/sec-to-review-aum-threshold-for-state-advisors Uyeda said the number of advisors had grown by about 45% to 15,411 since Dodd-Frank’s compliance date in 2012. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Santander secures Canadian banking license News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63497/santander-secures-canadian-banking-license Santander, which has 168 million customers globally, has a major presence in the Americas, and is also a more prominent lender in the U.S. than other European competitors. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Appeals Court Overturns $93M Decision Against Commonwealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63499/appeals-court-overturns-93m-decision-against-commonwealth The decision in the case initially filed by the SEC in 2019 comes the same week that LPL Financial announced it would acquire Commonwealth Financial Network in a $2.7 billion cash deal. Legal, Regulation & Compliance How Generative AI Is Revolutionizing The Wealth Management Industry News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63832/how-generative-ai-is-revolutionizing-the-wealth-management-industry A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of wealth management firms are planning to increase their investments in AI-driven solutions in the coming years. FinTech Broadridge Announces New Patent on Large Language Model Orchestration of Machine Learning Agents News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63818/broadridge-announces-new-patent-on-large-language-model-orchestration-of-machine-learning-agents These patented methods and systems are behind BondGPT, Broadridge’s award-winning GenAI application first demonstrated in the market in the LTX e-trading platform, a Broadridge subsidiary. FinTech Using AI To Help Fix Wealth Management News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63822/using-ai-to-help-fix-wealth-management Traditionally, wealth management has followed a generalized approach, using broad investor profiles rather than individualized insights. FinTech Assette Launches AI-Powered RFP & DDQ Automation for Asset Managers News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63824/assette-launches-ai-powered-rfp-ampamp-ddq-automation-for-asset-managers Assette’s solution is different. FinTech Digital resilience: How wealth management firms are partnering for performance amid volatility News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63807/digital-resilience-how-wealth-management-firms-are-partnering-for-performance-amid-volatility In this environment, wealth management firms and advisors are exploring — and in some cases, expanding — relationships with third-party tech-based platforms to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace. FinTech When it comes to tech adoption in wealth management, many hands make light work News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63791/when-it-comes-to-tech-adoption-in-wealth-management-many-hands-make-light-work But these advancements have increased pressure on wealth management firms and advisors to keep pace and ratcheted up the risks of getting left behind in a competitive marketplace. FinTech US fintech Chime files for Nasdaq IPO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63796/us-fintech-chime-files-for-nasdaq-ipo Chime filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. FinTech Willis launches FinTech Plus, a global insurance solution News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63782/willis-launches-fintech-plus-a-global-insurance-solution FinTech Plus is reportedly flexible, adaptive to the needs of companies at different stages and business models. FinTech EMAlpha Selects State Street’s LINK Platform for Integration of Multilingual AI Co-Pilot News Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63763/emalpha-selects-state-streetamprsquos-link-platform-for-integration-of-multilingual-ai-co-pilot LINK provides a “smart desktop” where clients can create and operate easy-to-deploy, customizable trading and workflow solutions. FinTech IRALOGIX Celebrates 10 Years of Retaining Assets and Driving Revenues for Wealth Management Partners News Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63766/iralogix-celebrates-10-years-of-retaining-assets-and-driving-revenues-for-wealth-management-partners From Start-up to Standout, Firm Continues to Shape the Future FinTech State Street Global Advisors Forms Strategic Relationship With smallcase News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63808/state-street-global-advisors-forms-strategic-relationship-with-smallcase Announcement follows SSGA’s investment in smallcase Alternative Investments Goldman Sachs' new head of macro trading also came from a hedge fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63811/goldman-sachsamp039-new-head-of-macro-trading-also-came-from-a-hedge-fund It's not clear why Dangoor deserted his career as a senior portfolio manager at SPX. Alternative Investments CI Global Asset Management Announces May 2025 Distributions for the CI ETFs News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63812/ci-global-asset-management-announces-may-2025-distributions-for-the-ci-etfs The CI Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will automatically reinvest cash distributions into the CI ETF making the distribution. Alternative Investments CI Global Asset Management Announces May 2025 Distributions for the CI ETFs News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63797/ci-global-asset-management-announces-may-2025-distributions-for-the-ci-etfs The ex-dividend date for all ETFs is May 26, 2025. Alternative Investments Apollo Hybrid Funds to Acquire PowerGrid Services from The Sterling Group News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63798/apollo-hybrid-funds-to-acquire-powergrid-services-from-the-sterling-group Investment Will Support Leading Provider of Electric Utility Maintenance and Construction Services in its Mission to Address Growing US Power Demand and Needed Grid Improvements Alternative Investments VanEck launches tokenized money market fund with Securitize News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63800/vaneck-launches-tokenized-money-market-fund-with-securitize The British Virgin Island fund targets institutional and qualified investors with minimum subscriptions starting at $100,000 for investments on Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Solana, and $1,000,000 on Ethereum. Alternative Investments Citi Sells Private Market Funds Unit to Fintech Giant iCapital News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63781/citi-sells-private-market-funds-unit-to-fintech-giant-icapital As part of the sale, 20 Citi employees are set to join New York-based iCapital, which has some 1,800 employees. Alternative Investments Munich Re ‘optimistic’ for mid-year renewals, US property cat still attractive: CFO Jurecka News Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63785/munich-re-amplsquooptimisticamprsquo-for-mid-year-renewals-us-property-cat-still-attractive-cfo-jurecka Munich Re held an earnings call with analysts during which the upcoming mid-year renewals were discussed by the company’s CFO. Alternative Investments LPL Financial Drops Data-Breach Defamation Suit Against Ameriprise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63787/lpl-financial-drops-data-breach-defamation-suit-against-ameriprise LPL agreed to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Ameriprise had sent misleading information to customers about a potential data breach. Alternative Investments Mid-year renewals to mirror January & April trends as property pricing softens: Hannover Re’s Althoff News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63788/mid-year-renewals-to-mirror-january-ampamp-april-trends-as-property-pricing-softens-hannover-reamprsquos-althoff In the U.S., wildfires will likely be factored into the equation Alternative Investments JPMorgan upgrades emerging market equities as Sino-US trade war eases News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63840/jpmorgan-upgrades-emerging-market-equities-as-sino-us-trade-war-eases J.P.Morgan remains positive on India, Brazil, the Philippines, Chile, the UAE, Greece, and Poland within emerging markets, and sees a promising opportunity in China, particularly in technology stocks. Investment Banking ABN AMRO MeesPierson foresees economic slowdown, reduces equity position News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63810/abn-amro-meespierson-foresees-economic-slowdown-reduces-equity-position The tariffs remain high even now that the first trade agreements have been signed, ABN AMRO MeesPierson notes. Investment Banking JPMorgan lifts China growth forecasts after 'surprisingly positive' US deal News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63786/jpmorgan-lifts-china-growth-forecasts-after-amp039surprisingly-positiveamp039-us-deal "We no longer expect the (Chinese) government to introduce additional fiscal stimulus later this year," they also added. Investment Banking 2025 Specialty Asset Management Outlook Released by Bank of America News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63696/2025-specialty-asset-management-outlook-released-by-bank-of-america Amid elevated long-term interest rates and persistent inflation, investors turn to real assets to help mitigate market risk Investment Banking Boutique bank PJT is stacking up on partners as it cuts heads and pay News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63668/boutique-bank-pjt-is-stacking-up-on-partners-as-it-cuts-heads-and-pay The bank now has 129 partners, an 8% increase on the number at the end of 2024. Investment Banking State Street reports 39% surge in Q1 2025 profit News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63646/state-street-reports-39-surge-in-q1-2025-profit The company has reported $3.28bn in revenue in Q1 2025, a 5% increase from $3.13bn in Q1 2024. Investment Banking Top 10 biggest US banks by assets: Data drop News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63622/top-10-biggest-us-banks-by-assets-data-drop Cincinnati-headquartered U.S. Bank ranks fifth with $662.9 billion in consolidated assets. Investment Banking Goldman Sachs Reports 2025 First Quarter Earnings Per Common Share of $14.12 and Annualized Return on Common Equity of 16.9% News Team Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63596/goldman-sachs-reports-2025-first-quarter-earnings-per-common-share-of-1412-and-annualized-return-on-common-equity-of-169 Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) was $14.12 and annualized return on average common shareholders’ equity (ROE) was 16.9% for the first quarter of 2025. Investment Banking Bank of America boosts profit on trading gains, interest income News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63598/bank-of-america-boosts-profit-on-trading-gains-interest-income Equities trading jumped 17% to a record $2.2 billion, while fixed income, currencies and commodities trading revenue jumped 5% to $3.5 billion, propelling its markets revenue to the highest in more than a decade. Investment Banking Wells Fargo Expands Technology Banking Team Amid Tech Sector Growth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63599/wells-fargo-expands-technology-banking-team-amid-tech-sector-growth The growth of the Technology Banking team, which is part of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking’s Specialized Industries group, is being driven by the U.S. tech sector’s growth Investment Banking What to Look For (And What to Avoid) in UMAs News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63784/what-to-look-for-and-what-to-avoid-in-umas Despite increased popularity, the promise of UMAs has only been partially realized. Comment, Analysis & Research The future of banking is intelligent - but riskier than ever, study reveals News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63774/the-future-of-banking-is-intelligent-but-riskier-than-ever-study-reveals Banks must enable adaptable risk management into every layer of their digital and operational transformations Comment, Analysis & Research Trump plans to accept luxury 747 ‘gift’ from Qatar to use as Air Force One News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63777/trump-plans-to-accept-luxury-747-amplsquogiftamprsquo-from-qatar-to-use-as-air-force-one The ‘flying palace’ would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the US government Comment, Analysis & Research Nickel Digital study with institutional investors and wealth managers predicts strong growth in tokenisation News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63635/nickel-digital-study-with-institutional-investors-and-wealth-managers-predicts-strong-growth-in-tokenisation The study with organisations invested in the sector found 87% believe fund managers will increasingly look at the potential to tokenise investment funds and asset classes over the next three years. Comment, Analysis & Research U.S. Household Total Financial Wealth Exceeds $90 Trillion News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63619/us-household-total-financial-wealth-exceeds-90-trillion Opportunity emerges for financial advisors to build relationships with mass-affluent and high-net-worth clientele Comment, Analysis & Research The rise of the outsourced CCO: Why investment advisers are making the switch News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63623/the-rise-of-the-outsourced-cco-why-investment-advisers-are-making-the-switch The modernization of the global workforce has transformed how the industry approaches compliance leadership. Comment, Analysis & Research Citi wealth says 'strategy is working' as net new assets surge News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63601/citi-wealth-says-amp039strategy-is-workingamp039-as-net-new-assets-surge The division reported a 489% surge in its new investment assets in the fourth quarter. Comment, Analysis & Research Market psychology: a roadmap for rebuilding confidence News Team Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63595/market-psychology-a-roadmap-for-rebuilding-confidence The global trade shock and associated uncertainties instigated by US President Donald Trump led to a deep equity market sell-off in recent weeks. Comment, Analysis & Research Letter from America: US Market Update News Team Wednesday, April 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63540/letter-from-america-us-market-update The US presents us with both an immense opportunity and a significant challenge—one that we are well-positioned to address. Comment, Analysis & Research Will mortgage rates ever be 3% again? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63542/will-mortgage-rates-ever-be-3-again When will mortgage rates finally drop back down near the 3% mark? Comment, Analysis & Research Integrated Partners Adopts RISR to Enhance Comprehensive Planning for Business Owners News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63669/integrated-partners-adopts-risr-to-enhance-comprehensive-planning-for-business-owners RISR’s platform now empowers advisors, CPAs and tax professionals to deliver next-level, advanced planning for business owners Tax Tech investment on the rise as economic optimism fades News Team Monday, April 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63521/tech-investment-on-the-rise-as-economic-optimism-fades After rising for seven consecutive quarters, the percentage of finance leaders who expect to increase sales and marketing spending fell 18 percentage points to 40%. Tax Wall Street straps in for Trump’s tariff reveal; sees no end to fog of uncertainty News Aggregation Team Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63446/wall-street-straps-in-for-trumpamprsquos-tariff-reveal-sees-no-end-to-fog-of-uncertainty The benchmark index is on pace to finish the first quarter down about 3%, its biggest decline for the first three months since 2022. Tax Republican tax policy plans could grow News Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63422/republican-tax-policy-plans-could-grow The House budget resolution, passed near the end of February, lumped major tax legislation with significant other policy changes Tax Taxpayers Come Clean News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 18, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63352/taxpayers-come-clean When worried clients heard that, they came forward in droves. Tax Successful Audit Once Again Proves JTC’s Solutions are Secure News Team Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63331/successful-audit-once-again-proves-jtcamprsquos-solutions-are-secure Each year, dating back to when they were a part of NES Financial (acquired by JTC in 2020), Tax US tariffs: a structural shift reshaping global trade and asset allocation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63308/us-tariffs-a-structural-shift-reshaping-global-trade-and-asset-allocation The economic impact of tariffs is inherently stagflationary. Tax RSM to Use Arch for Private Markets Investment Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63289/rsm-to-use-arch-for-private-markets-investment-management The middle market consultancy and accounting firm will integrate Arch into its family office data management platform. Tax Forest Systems and Summitas Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Wealth Management Security and Efficiency News Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63261/forest-systems-and-summitas-announce-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-wealth-management-security-and-efficiency This partnership will integrate Forest Systems' comprehensive financial reporting platform with Summitas' secure digital collaboration tools Tax UK Inheritance Tax changes: how the US-UK Treaty could protect some Americans News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63115/uk-inheritance-tax-changes-how-the-us-uk-treaty-could-protect-some-americans For dual nationals, if none of the above lead to a clear answer, the US and UK tax authorities will agree between them how to tax the individual. Tax Americans’ credit card debt falls, but past-due student loans drag on credit scores News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63842/americansamprsquo-credit-card-debt-falls-but-past-due-student-loans-drag-on-credit-scores The latest snapshot of how economy-powering consumers are managing their debt loads was released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Retail Banking Wells Fargo & Company Announces Common Stock Dividend and New $40 Billion Common Stock Repurchase Program News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63682/wells-fargo-ampamp-company-announces-common-stock-dividend-and-new-40-billion-common-stock-repurchase-program The program will be executed consistent with the company’s internal capital adequacy framework that considers current market conditions, regulatory capital requirements, and other risk factors. Retail Banking Truist first bank to begin revolutionizing bill pay with alias-based request for payment via the RTP® network News Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63654/truist-first-bank-to-begin-revolutionizing-bill-pay-with-alias-based-request-for-payment-via-the-rtpampreg-network The solution will ultimately enable businesses to offer faster, simpler, more secure, and cost-effective bill payments. Retail Banking Flagstar plans to hire 80 to 90 more commercial bankers this year News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63657/flagstar-plans-to-hire-80-to-90-more-commercial-bankers-this-year The bank reported another quarterly loss, although executives are targeting profitability in the fourth quarter. Retail Banking Wall Street pay guru forecasts a disappointing year for bonuses News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63384/wall-street-pay-guru-forecasts-a-disappointing-year-for-bonuses Banks risk sinking into a "cultural malaise" born of the return to work, threats from AI and the waning of righteousness of ESG and DEI issues. Retail Banking Signature Bank Achieves Record Profitability in 2024, Expands Wealth Management and Strengthens Industry Leadership News Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63263/signature-bank-achieves-record-profitability-in-2024-expands-wealth-management-and-strengthens-industry-leadership Our team has a great deal to be proud of as we reflect on our financial success in 2024 Retail Banking Scotiabank Pullback Signals Global Banking Shift Away From Latin America News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 06, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63249/scotiabank-pullback-signals-global-banking-shift-away-from-latin-america Scotiabank’s exit also fulfills a promise CEO Scott Thomson made in 2023 to refocus on more profitable North American markets. Retail Banking Fintech Cadence and Visa join forces to support payment innovation in Canada News Team Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63231/fintech-cadence-and-visa-join-forces-to-support-payment-innovation-in-canada As part of the overall collaboration, Visa is one of the Champion Sponsors of the 2025 Fintech Drinks Series Retail Banking Consumers Continue to Navigate Persistent Inflation by Changing Life Plans; Say They Want to Learn New Money Behaviors, According to Second Annual Wells Fargo Money Study News Team Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63187/consumers-continue-to-navigate-persistent-inflation-by-changing-life-plans-say-they-want-to-learn-new-money-behaviors-according-to-second-annual-wells-fargo-money-study For adults in the first half of their financial lives, these numbers are even higher, with 82% of Gen Z adults and 79% of Millennials cutting back. Retail Banking The International Banker 2025 North & South American Awards Winners News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63175/the-international-banker-2025-north-ampamp-south-american-awards-winners Banks are also now reporting more positive demand trends for CRE loans, further underscoring the brighter prospects for a sector badly damaged by rising interest rates in recent years. Retail Banking The beginning of climate change pushback? News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63748/the-beginning-of-climate-change-pushback Ultimately, implementation will be the defining factor on the lasting impacts of Trump’s policy agenda. Planet SOS Canada Banks Keep Climate Pledges as Rival RBC Drops Targets News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63753/canada-banks-keep-climate-pledges-as-rival-rbc-drops-targets Canada’s biggest bank abandoned its pledge on that front in its latest sustainability report, pointing to changes to the country’s Competition Act that restrict the kinds of environmental claims firms can make. Planet SOS Streamlining ESG due diligence and reporting for leading UK private equity firm News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63494/streamlining-esg-due-diligence-and-reporting-for-leading-uk-private-equity-firm They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels. Planet SOS ESG support at record low with investors News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63120/esg-support-at-record-low-with-investors Only two out of 73 shareholder resolutions on climate change and ESG received enough shareholder support to pass. Planet SOS Trump’s climate policy and its impact on investments News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62895/trumpamprsquos-climate-policy-and-its-impact-on-investments In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years. Planet SOS Can clarity from regulators, ratings help investors grasp ESG? News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62480/can-clarity-from-regulators-ratings-help-investors-grasp-esg OSC study reveals ESG impact on investor decisions, highlights lack of clarity Planet SOS BBVA CIB reinforces its commitment to Brazil as a key driver in its expansion and leadership in sustainability News Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62122/bbva-cib-reinforces-its-commitment-to-brazil-as-a-key-driver-in-its-expansion-and-leadership-in-sustainability This team already serves more than 50 clients and has participated in major transactions such as the bond issues of Nexa Planet SOS The Power of Collaborative Vision: Five Years and Nearly $10 Trillion Dollars Later on a Net-Zero Journey News Team Friday, September 27, 2024 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/61900/the-power-of-collaborative-vision-five-years-and-nearly-10-trillion-dollars-later-on-a-net-zero-journey This fall we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the formation of the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. Planet SOS Carbon Capture Gets Boost from Major Bank of America Investment News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 05, 2024 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/61679/carbon-capture-gets-boost-from-major-bank-of-america-investment This investment represents a significant vote of confidence in carbon capture technology Planet SOS TD Bank Provides Update on U.S. AML Matters News Team Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/61564/td-bank-provides-update-on-us-aml-matters The Bank expects that a global resolution will be finalized by calendar year end. Planet SOS