Managers of Wealth - Americas http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:58:17 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ http://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP Hightower Faces Class Action Suit Over Data Breach News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66436/hightower-faces-class-action-suit-over-data-breach An alleged former employee claimed the company failed to protect client information. Hightower is the latest industry firm to fall victim to a breach in recent months. Wealth and Asset Management Citibank Announces $2 Billion Redemption of 5.438% Notes Due 2026 and $1 Billion Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2026 News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66437/citibank-announces-2-billion-redemption-of-5438-notes-due-2026-and-1-billion-redemption-of-floating-rate-notes-due-2026 The cash redemption price for the notes payable on the redemption date will equal par plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Wealth and Asset Management Women and the Great Wealth Transfer: The Shifting Center of Wealth Stewardship News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66438/women-and-the-great-wealth-transfer-the-shifting-center-of-wealth-stewardship This includes roughly $54 trillion expected to initially move through inter-spousal transfers, with 95% of surviving spouses projected to be women. Wealth and Asset Management Creative Planning Expands International Footprint With MASECO Acquisition News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66439/creative-planning-expands-international-footprint-with-maseco-acquisition The acquisition will add 123 employees and over $5 billion in assets under management. Wealth and Asset Management BlackRock adds iCapital’s alternatives tech to Aladdin Wealth News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66440/blackrock-adds-icapitalamprsquos-alternatives-tech-to-aladdin-wealth This move gives financial advisors the ability to conduct alternative investment activities within a single integrated system. Wealth and Asset Management Bank of Montreal targets 15% return on equity on wealth, US businesses growth News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66443/bank-of-montreal-targets-15-return-on-equity-on-wealth-us-businesses-growth Investors are closely watching the bank's ability to deliver cost savings and revenue synergies as it ⁠scales ​its U.S. presence in a ​highly competitive market. Wealth and Asset Management Ranchland Capital Partners Selects SEI to Support Alternative Funds News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66423/ranchland-capital-partners-selects-sei-to-support-alternative-funds Strategic Relationship Reinforces SEI’s Position as Long-Term Partner for Alternative Investment Managers Wealth and Asset Management Accelerated Wealth Partners and RIA Advisors Announce Strategic Partnership to Create a Leader in the Texas Wealth Management Market News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66425/accelerated-wealth-partners-and-ria-advisors-announce-strategic-partnership-to-create-a-leader-in-the-texas-wealth-management-market Accelerated Wealth Partners will make a strategic investment in RIA Advisors to allow the firm to scale rapidly while strictly preserving its unique culture and high-touch service model. Wealth and Asset Management Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch AI-Powered Meeting Journey News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66427/merrill-and-bank-of-america-private-bank-launch-ai-powered-meeting-journey AI solution modernizes the full lifecycle of client engagement Wealth and Asset Management Shade Tree Advisors Introduces AI To Its Multi-Family Office Operations News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66428/shade-tree-advisors-introduces-ai-to-its-multi-family-office-operations The Firm Partners with Eton Solutions to Cut Processing Time by 80%, Redirecting Valuable Staff Time Toward Clients and Financial Planning Decisions Wealth and Asset Management Bank of America launches private capital M&A team to target PE exits News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66444/bank-of-america-launches-private-capital-mampampa-team-to-target-pe-exits The initiative reflects a shift in the private equity landscape, where traditional exit routes such as IPOs and outright sales have remained subdued. People Moves Broadridge Appoints Peter Reali as General Manager of Newly Created Institutional Governance Business News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66424/broadridge-appoints-peter-reali-as-general-manager-of-newly-created-institutional-governance-business New investments in technology platforms offer unbiased and neutral solutions and increasing efficiency for the proxy ecosystem People Moves Minnesota's B2 Bank revamps leadership amid expansion plans News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66432/minnesotaamp039s-b2-bank-revamps-leadership-amid-expansion-plans B2 Bank has turned to Florida's Climate First Bank for its latest leadership appointments, bringing on a new CEO, chief credit and risk officer, and president. People Moves Alexandro Ampudia Joins Bolton Global Capital as Senior Financial Advisor News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66433/alexandro-ampudia-joins-bolton-global-capital-as-senior-financial-advisor Before joining Bolton, Ampudia held senior management positions at Boreal Capital Management and Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management in Miami People Moves EQB welcomes Daniel Rethazy as EVP, Personal Banking, adding top banking talent to reignite core business growth and execute on transformation News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66422/eqb-welcomes-daniel-rethazy-as-evp-personal-banking-adding-top-banking-talent-to-reignite-core-business-growth-and-execute-on-transformation Supporting this evolution is a refined executive leadership structure that reflects EQB's growing scale, ambition and significance to the Canadian banking industry People Moves Shore to Summit Wealth Management Expands Bethesda, Maryland Office; Welcomes Managing Directors Catherine Nicholas and Moshe Burstin News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66405/shore-to-summit-wealth-management-expands-bethesda-maryland-office-welcomes-managing-directors-catherine-nicholas-and-moshe-burstin Together, the advisors bring more than 50 years of combined industry experience People Moves Beacon Pointe Advisors Expands with Two Strategic Team Additions News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66408/beacon-pointe-advisors-expands-with-two-strategic-team-additions Together, the teams manage approximately $645 million in client assets, further extending Beacon Pointe's reach to clients nationwide. People Moves Broadridge Appoints Peter Reali As General Manager Of Newly Created Institutional Governance Business News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66391/broadridge-appoints-peter-reali-as-general-manager-of-newly-created-institutional-governance-business Reali will report to Swatika Rajaram, President, Bank and Broker-Dealer Solutions, and will be based in New York. People Moves State Street Elects Susan Gordon to Its Board of Directors News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66399/state-street-elects-susan-gordon-to-its-board-of-directors She provided operational leadership across the agencies and organizations of the U.S. intelligence community. People Moves Prosperity Expands Wealth Management Practice into Southern California News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66371/prosperity-expands-wealth-management-practice-into-southern-california Firm Adds Two Senior Wealth Advisors People Moves Court Upholds $133M FINRA Award Against Stifel News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66434/court-upholds-133m-finra-award-against-stifel The order agrees with a magistrate judge’s recommendation last month that the court deny Stifel’s motion to vacate the award. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil Freezes Crypto Tax Rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66394/brazil-freezes-crypto-tax-rules The consultation now on hold would have addressed the additional foreign exchange dimension introduced by the central bank's November classification. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Banking Regulators Plan to Ease Some Capital Requirements News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66325/banking-regulators-plan-to-ease-some-capital-requirements The Federal Reserve and other financial regulators will soon release proposals to loosen some planned rules on how much capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ex-Merrill Broker Clears Record of ‘Spurious’ Customer Claim News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66324/ex-merrill-broker-clears-record-of-amplsquospuriousamprsquo-customer-claim The clients had questioned whether Mariash had acted in their best interest when advising them on the transfer and purchase of equity indexed and variable annuities, according to the award. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Nyse fined $9 million by SEC over trading glitch News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66279/nyse-fined-9-million-by-sec-over-trading-glitch The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined the New York Stock Exchange $9 million for a trading glitch that disrupted opening auctions for more than 2,800 securities. Legal, Regulation & Compliance House Subcommittee Considers Bill to Fold FINRA into SEC News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66273/house-subcommittee-considers-bill-to-fold-finra-into-sec During a hearing before the House Committee on Financial Services, lawyers testified on the effectiveness of FINRA, as the committee considers a bill to transfer the agency's responsibilities to the SEC. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil’s Supreme Court orders the arrest of former head of Banco Master News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66260/brazilamprsquos-supreme-court-orders-the-arrest-of-former-head-of-banco-master Police said it was carrying out four arrest warrants and 15 search and seizure warrants issued by the Supreme Court in the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. Legal, Regulation & Compliance JPMorgan fined €12.18 million by ECB for gross neglience in risk reporting News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66161/jpmorgan-fined-ampeuro1218-million-by-ecb-for-gross-neglience-in-risk-reporting As a result of the miscalculations, the bank reported higher capital ratios than it should have done, leaving the central bank in the dark as to its accurate risk exposure. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Federal Reserve set to loosen US bank rules in attempt to boost mortgage lending News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66117/federal-reserve-set-to-loosen-us-bank-rules-in-attempt-to-boost-mortgage-lending Central bank plans to ease capital requirements in an effort to shift home lending back to banks, top official says Legal, Regulation & Compliance Dallas Attorney Brent Walker Earns Selection to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Listing News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66122/dallas-attorney-brent-walker-earns-selection-to-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-plaintiff-consumer-lawyers-listing The catastrophic injury firm that bears his name specializes in cases involving severe and life-altering injuries. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Digital euro goes full sovereignty mode, US cloud giants not on guest list 24 comment bubble on white News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66441/digital-euro-goes-full-sovereignty-mode-us-cloud-giants-not-on-guest-list-24-comment-bubble-on-white Central bank turns to homegrown providers to underpin virtual cash push FinTech Dimon warns on AI job losses, calls for government-business incentives News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66418/dimon-warns-on-ai-job-losses-calls-for-government-business-incentives JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that artificial intelligence could cost U.S. jobs. FinTech Florida's Sunstate Bank enhances digital investing capabilities with InvestiFi News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66379/floridaamp039s-sunstate-bank-enhances-digital-investing-capabilities-with-investifi Sunstate plans to integrate InvestiFi's full suite of investing tools into its FIS core and digital banking platform. FinTech Clear Mountain Bank opts for Alkami digital banking platform News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66380/clear-mountain-bank-opts-for-alkami-digital-banking-platform Clear Mountain Bank is preparing to complement the platform rollout with the Alkami Data and Marketing Solution. FinTech Nasdaq gains SEC approval for trading tokenised securities News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66382/nasdaq-gains-sec-approval-for-trading-tokenised-securities The only securities that will be permitted to be traded in tokenised form currently are stocks in the Russell 1000 Index, and exchange-traded funds tracking benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. FinTech Datalign Advisory Launches Custom Compliance-by-Design AI Agents for Wealth Management, Making Agentic AI Accessible to Every Advisory Firm News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66370/datalign-advisory-launches-custom-compliance-by-design-ai-agents-for-wealth-management-making-agentic-ai-accessible-to-every-advisory-firm Advisory firms of any size can now deploy custom, branded AI agents grounded in their own content, voice and data—powered by Datalign's compliance-by-design orchestration framework. FinTech Capital is shifting into digital dollars as bitcoin wilts News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66373/capital-is-shifting-into-digital-dollars-as-bitcoin-wilts As sentiment weakens, capital is flowing not just out of altcoins but also out of bitcoin and into stablecoins, which are essentially tokenized versions of the U.S. dollar. FinTech Coinbase faces a multibillion-dollar threat from D.C. but a 'rewards' loophole could protect its stablecoin revenue News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66374/coinbase-faces-a-multibillion-dollar-threat-from-dc-but-a-amp039rewardsamp039-loophole-could-protect-its-stablecoin-revenue The proposed rules could ban yield on stablecoins like USDC, though analysts say the exchange may adapt. FinTech PWL Capital Selects d1g1t as its WealthTech Partner to Accelerate Growth and Elevate Client Experiences News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66357/pwl-capital-selects-d1g1t-as-its-wealthtech-partner-to-accelerate-growth-and-elevate-client-experiences Fully Integrated Wealth Management Platform Unifies Operations, Freeing Advisors to Focus on Delivering Personalized Client Experiences FinTech Envestnet Adds Interval Funds to its UMA Platform News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66350/envestnet-adds-interval-funds-to-its-uma-platform Advisors will now be able to access interval funds directly through a UMA, streamlining some of the processes. FinTech Evergreen Funds Hit $534.6 Billion Despite Headwinds News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66442/evergreen-funds-hit-5346-billion-despite-headwinds Despite some challenges, the funds delivered healthy net returns. Alternative Investments BitGo Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66446/bitgo-holdings-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-financial-results Successfully expanded market share while executing against strategy focused on global expansion, client growth, and product innovation Alternative Investments Insurers Remain Confident Amid Rising Macro Concerns News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66426/insurers-remain-confident-amid-rising-macro-concerns Amid these concerns, 88% of insurers expect the S&P 500 Index to climb higher in 2026, and 62% plan to increase their allocation to private assets this year, consistent with the last several years. Alternative Investments Aon Announces New U.S. Reinsurance Specialty Distribution Capability News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66430/aon-announces-new-us-reinsurance-specialty-distribution-capability A dedicated leadership team will oversee the segment, working together to enhance how Aon engages its specialized expertise, strengthen connectivity with carrier and MGA partners, and improve the delivery of solutions to clients. Alternative Investments Chubb and Safe Harbor Marinas Announce Insurance Partnership Across 150+ Marinas and Shipyards News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66421/chubb-and-safe-harbor-marinas-announce-insurance-partnership-across-150-marinas-and-shipyards Collaboration provides members with access to comprehensive recreational marine coverage Alternative Investments Envestnet Tamarac enables RIAs to scale advice with greater transparency and client engagement News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66406/envestnet-tamarac-enables-rias-to-scale-advice-with-greater-transparency-and-client-engagement First Quarter Technology Release Enhances Embedded Trading Oversight, Reporting Flexibility, and Mobile Client Experience Alternative Investments Chubb reveals details of $20bn US-backed shipping insurance plan News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66395/chubb-reveals-details-of-20bn-us-backed-shipping-insurance-plan The offering will apply to vessels that meet eligibility criteria provided by the U.S. Government. Alternative Investments State Street to Support Dimensional Fund Advisors’ First-Ever ETF Share Class Rollout for U.S. Mutual Funds News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66396/state-street-to-support-dimensional-fund-advisorsamprsquo-first-ever-etf-share-class-rollout-for-us-mutual-funds This global expertise enables consistent, scalable support for Dimensional’s U.S. launch. Alternative Investments US Banks Poised for Capital Requirement Relief News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66398/us-banks-poised-for-capital-requirement-relief Analysts suggest that parsing the complex draft rules will take time. Initial observations indicate that the changes will differentially reward banks based on their specific business models. Alternative Investments Summit Stakes $1.2B RIA Signet Financial Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66361/summit-stakes-12b-ria-signet-financial-management Signet, also a Merchant-backed RIA, represents the second-largest firm Summit has onboarded to date. Alternative Investments New York City’s investment banks are shrinking, while paying more News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66431/new-york-cityamprsquos-investment-banks-are-shrinking-while-paying-more Average salaries increased by 7.3% on 2024, average bonuses increased by 6%, and average (total) compensation increased by 6.9%. Investment Banking JPMorgan pilots software to monitor junior bankers' working hours News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66383/jpmorgan-pilots-software-to-monitor-junior-bankersamp039-working-hours The heavy workloads endured by junior bankers has long been a concern within the industry. Investment Banking JP Morgan Chase unveils star-studded council to support athletes' financial well-being News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66376/jp-morgan-chase-unveils-star-studded-council-to-support-athletesamp039-financial-well-being The council, chaired by NBA Hall of Famer Dwayne Wade, will meet periodically to discuss the "unique financial needs of athletes and guide the development of programmes to address them", the bank says. Investment Banking Jefferies cut its London pay after profits rose 40% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66345/jefferies-cut-its-london-pay-after-profits-rose-40 More impressively, its bottom-line income for the year reached £92m ($122m), a staggering 40% increase on the year before. Investment Banking Banking giant opens Ballantyne office, adding over 500 jobs in Charlotte News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66348/banking-giant-opens-ballantyne-office-adding-over-500-jobs-in-charlotte “It’s also great for our people to have a place to call that’s ours, for morale, collaboration, that sense of community.” Investment Banking Morgan Stanley is cutting jobs, Goldman Sachs will probably be next. The secret police at Citi News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66259/morgan-stanley-is-cutting-jobs-goldman-sachs-will-probably-be-next-the-secret-police-at-citi Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs did it in 2025 and now we understand that Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs will do it again in 2026. Investment Banking BNP Paribas made some changes after debatable bonuses News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66242/bnp-paribas-made-some-changes-after-debatable-bonuses Sources say that John Hanisch, the head of US flow credit and global head of US securitized product trading at BNP Paribas, is leaving. Investment Banking Former Wells Fargo Advisor Gets Three Years for Real Estate Investment Scam News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66247/former-wells-fargo-advisor-gets-three-years-for-real-estate-investment-scam Andrew Egber pleaded guilty to felony theft and securities fraud in Maryland federal court last week. In addition to Wells Fargo, Egber previously worked for Raymond James and UBS. Investment Banking Bank of America (BAC) Strengthens Private Credit Platform with $25B Deployment News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66167/bank-of-america-bac-strengthens-private-credit-platform-with-25b-deployment Bank of America has also put new leadership in place to support the effort. Investment Banking Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes Revolving and Rated Private Securitization Backed by Consumer Loans News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66125/morgan-stanley-investment-management-closes-revolving-and-rated-private-securitization-backed-by-consumer-loans Approximately $220 million total loan purchase capacity estimated Investment Banking Opinion: Private wealth firms are struggling News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66420/opinion-private-wealth-firms-are-struggling Sales, marketing, capital deployment and more — 7 mistakes they keep making Comment, Analysis & Research New York state force stores to accept cash News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66404/new-york-state-force-stores-to-accept-cash They also cannot charge consumers a higher price if they pay in cash. Comment, Analysis & Research Leadership Lessons From Two Sides of the Wealth Management Industry News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66409/leadership-lessons-from-two-sides-of-the-wealth-management-industry The lessons are universal. Comment, Analysis & Research Goldman Sachs to make performance-based staff cuts in April - Reuters News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66384/goldman-sachs-to-make-performance-based-staff-cuts-in-april-reuters Goldman Sachs will axe a small number of underperforming staff in April, Reuters reported on Thursday. Comment, Analysis & Research The Role of Women in Modern Family Offices News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66362/the-role-of-women-in-modern-family-offices Women are expected to inherit a significant share of this wealth due to demographic trends such as longevity and intra-spousal transfers. Comment, Analysis & Research Deloitte, ranked the strongest and most valuable professional services brand in the world by Brand Finance News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66315/deloitte-ranked-the-strongest-and-most-valuable-professional-services-brand-in-the-world-by-brand-finance The report calculates brands’ value based on indicators such as market performance, marketing strategy and investment, as well as perception and reputation among clients, employees and other stakeholders. Comment, Analysis & Research How a family office can safeguard your legacy News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66275/how-a-family-office-can-safeguard-your-legacy As families accumulate wealth across generations, the need for effective management and strategic planning becomes increasingly important. Comment, Analysis & Research Majority of family offices shunning crypto and gold: J.P. Morgan News Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66208/majority-of-family-offices-shunning-crypto-and-gold-jp-morgan Family offices are largely shunning both traditional and emerging hedges such as gold, cryptocurrency and infrastructure due to high inflation concerns, according to J.P. Morgan. Comment, Analysis & Research Why business owners’ biggest planning gap comes after the sale News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66198/why-business-ownersamprsquo-biggest-planning-gap-comes-after-the-sale 25th February 2026 – As more Canadian business owners prepare to sell, a lack of formal succession and post-sale planning is creating one of the most significant advice opportunities in the market. Comment, Analysis & Research Morning Coffee: JPMorgan revealed the reality of the banking jobs market now. The primary rule for analyst sleeping hours News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66174/morning-coffee-jpmorgan-revealed-the-reality-of-the-banking-jobs-market-now-the-primary-rule-for-analyst-sleeping-hours JPMorgan didn't break out the number of jobs it has in each of these areas. Comment, Analysis & Research PKF O’Connor Davies Announces Collaboration with Asseta AI to Support Family Office Modernization News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66445/pkf-oamprsquoconnor-davies-announces-collaboration-with-asseta-ai-to-support-family-office-modernization Organization to serve as preferred accounting and implementation partner for AI-driven financial platform Tax Californians want to tax billionaires. They're threatening to leave. News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66435/californians-want-to-tax-billionaires-theyamp039re-threatening-to-leave Proponents are collecting signatures to get the tax on the November ballot. Tax Breaking Down Barriers to International Tax Enforcement News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66416/breaking-down-barriers-to-international-tax-enforcement U.S. financial intelligence units need better access to tax data. Tax Working Americans' Tax Cut Act: Revenue and Distributional Effects News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66339/working-americansamp039-tax-cut-act-revenue-and-distributional-effects Under the alternative maximum tax, eligible filers compute their income tax under both the standard rate schedule and an alternative calculation, then pay whichever amount is lower. Tax Canada’s job growth stalls, Big Six banks exceed earning expectations and Trump tariffs: Business and investing stories for the week of March 1 News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66221/canadaamprsquos-job-growth-stalls-big-six-banks-exceed-earning-expectations-and-trump-tariffs-business-and-investing-stories-for-the-week-of-march-1 They expect legal challenges to the tariffs, specifically, a new round of lawsuits to emerge in the coming weeks. Tax april Launches Integrated Tax Platform for Wealth Managers News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66168/april-launches-integrated-tax-platform-for-wealth-managers It purports to give advisors a real-time view into client tax workflows, documents and insights while enabling a more efficient filing process. Tax Tax refunds jump 14% over last year News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66163/tax-refunds-jump-14-over-last-year A few weeks into filing season, the IRS has received just over 32 million returns and issued nearly 13 million refunds Tax Progressive California lawmakers’ new tax proposal targets international corporations News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66080/progressive-california-lawmakersamprsquo-new-tax-proposal-targets-international-corporations The effort, which would rewrite tax law for multinational corporations crafted during Gov. Ronald Reagan’s tenure, could raise \$3 billion to $4 billion annually at a time when the Legislature faces a budget deficit and federal cuts threaten social Tax How Trump’s child tax credit changes could impact your refund this season News Aggregation Team Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66034/how-trumpamprsquos-child-tax-credit-changes-could-impact-your-refund-this-season Nearly 37 million returns claimed the child tax credit or credit for other dependents during tax year 2022, based on the latest IRS estimates. Tax Mosaic builds out global transactional tax-risk team News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65843/mosaic-builds-out-global-transactional-tax-risk-team The group distinguishes itself in complex tax issues and operates on a one-team global platform Tax PPRO integrates Cash App Pay for US merchants targeting younger consumers News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66381/ppro-integrates-cash-app-pay-for-us-merchants-targeting-younger-consumers Cash App Pay allows customers to pay directly from their Cash App balance, a linked bank account, or a debit card, without requiring a physical card. Retail Banking Banks Strengthen Mobile Account Opening and Debit Card Controls While Delegated Access Emerges for Retail Customers to Safeguard Vulnerable Populations News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66369/banks-strengthen-mobile-account-opening-and-debit-card-controls-while-delegated-access-emerges-for-retail-customers-to-safeguard-vulnerable-populations U.S. Bank Continues as Overall Leader in Keynova Group's Mobile Banker Scorecard; Bank of America and U.S. Bank Tie for Top Mobile App Retail Banking J.P. Morgan Payments rolls out virtual B2B card in Europe News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66365/jp-morgan-payments-rolls-out-virtual-b2b-card-in-europe European corporates can now access J.P. Morgan Payments’ expertise through its virtual card offerings to optimize their working capital by automating payment creation and reconciliation. Retail Banking LemFi secures Bank of Canada registration News Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66291/lemfi-secures-bank-of-canada-registration The milestone is a key moment in LemFi’s ongoing quest to reinforce trust through compliance, but also serves the company’s mission to build the full stack of financial services that move with people across borders. Retail Banking Robinhood takes on Amex with $695-a-year platinum credit card News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66271/robinhood-takes-on-amex-with-695-a-year-platinum-credit-card Robinhood, which began life as a stock trading app, claims more than 700,000 gold card users, with over $10 billion in annualised spending. Retail Banking Revolut applies for US national bank charter News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66255/revolut-applies-for-us-national-bank-charter The filing was announced on 5 March 2026 and marks a significant step in the company's North American expansion strategy. Retail Banking National Bank of Canada's profit gets a lift from Canadian Western deal News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66197/national-bank-of-canadaamp039s-profit-gets-a-lift-from-canadian-western-deal Peer Bank of Nova Scotia beat profit estimates on Tuesday, supported by strong growth across segments. Retail Banking US commercial banks see credit spread compression into 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66124/us-commercial-banks-see-credit-spread-compression-into-2026 Industry deposits have fully recovered from the recent liquidity crisis and reached record levels. Retail Banking Santander bolsters US presence with $12.2bn Webster Bank deal News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/66005/santander-bolsters-us-presence-with-122bn-webster-bank-deal Once completed in H2 2026, the acquisition will position Santander among the top ten US banks, with assets totalling $327 billion. Retail Banking U.S. Bancorp to acquire BTIG News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65831/us-bancorp-to-acquire-btig Bolt-on acquisition to expand markets-based product set and revenues and enhance support for institutional clients Retail Banking Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for Siemens Energy AG’s ADR Program News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65980/citi-appointed-as-depositary-bank-for-siemens-energy-agamprsquos-adr-program Our deep capital markets expertise and extensive global network enable us to facilitate seamless access to global capital markets for issuers like Siemens Energy. Planet SOS Advisors warm up to emerging energy plays in client portfolios News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65447/advisors-warm-up-to-emerging-energy-plays-in-client-portfolios Wealth managers say AI and other new technologies are changing the way they invest in energy in client portfolios. Planet SOS HSBC Joins Wall Street-Led Exodus From Net-Zero Alliance News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64319/hsbc-joins-wall-street-led-exodus-from-net-zero-alliance HSBC’s exit comes on the heels of a trend where several major Wall Street banks are stepping back from climate initiatives. Planet SOS Latin American banking is reinventing itself with a focus on sustainability News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64136/latin-american-banking-is-reinventing-itself-with-a-focus-on-sustainability One of the areas where Latin American banking has made the most progress has been in the development of Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems (ESRMS). Planet SOS Banks boost fossil fuel financing for the first time since 2021 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64092/banks-boost-fossil-fuel-financing-for-the-first-time-since-2021 JP Morgan Chase remains the largest fossil fuel financier in the world for yet another year Planet SOS 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