Managers of Wealth - Americas http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:07:51 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://americas.managersofwealth.com/ http://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP RBC Wealth Management financial advisors recognized by Forbes as “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State” News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64533/rbc-wealth-management-financial-advisors-recognized-by-forbes-as-ampldquotop-next-gen-wealth-advisors-best-in-stateamprdquo The ranking is based on interviews, professional credentials, advisor’s compliance records Wealth and Asset Management Larry Roth Rebrands Wealth Consultancy, Hires Former Securities America CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64540/larry-roth-rebrands-wealth-consultancy-hires-former-securities-america-ceo RLR Strategic Partners is now Ascentix Partners, with a beefed-up leadership team and new network of independent consulting firms. Wealth and Asset Management J.P. Morgan Wealth Management breaks record with 40 advisors on Forbes’ top next-gen list News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64541/jp-morgan-wealth-management-breaks-record-with-40-advisors-on-forbesamprsquo-top-next-gen-list Over half of the J.P. Morgan advisors on the list honored for second year in a row Wealth and Asset Management $275 Million Providence Wealth Planning Chooses Osaic News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64542/275-million-providence-wealth-planning-chooses-osaic Family-led advisory team joins Osaic from LPL Financial, citing shared values, technology support and growth opportunities with new affiliation Wealth and Asset Management Eight William Blair Colleagues Named Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor Best-in-State by Forbes News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64543/eight-william-blair-colleagues-named-top-next-gen-wealth-advisor-best-in-state-by-forbes These advisors and their teams serve individuals, families, organizations, and foundations to help them achieve their investment goals, strengthen family legacies, and endow their clients’ charitable activities. Wealth and Asset Management 2025 Forbes/Shook Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64545/2025-forbesshook-top-next-gen-wealth-advisors-best-in-state Advisors are nominated by their firm based on the strictest criteria. Wealth and Asset Management Savant Wealth Management Acquires Tech-Focused Silicon Valley RIA News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64517/savant-wealth-management-acquires-tech-focused-silicon-valley-ria Parkworth Wealth Management Expands Savant’s Niche Strategy, California Footprint Wealth and Asset Management BNY to Speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64520/bny-to-speak-at-the-barclays-global-financial-services-conference The discussion may include forward-looking statements and other material information. Wealth and Asset Management Broadridge Partners with Uptiq to Modernize Wealth Management with AI-Powered Wealth Lending Solutions News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64523/broadridge-partners-with-uptiq-to-modernize-wealth-management-with-ai-powered-wealth-lending-solutions Through the integration with Uptiq, financial advisors can more easily source and compare loan options tailored to their clients' needs, while automating manual tasks such as referral submission, loan processing, and covenant tracking. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC US Head of Wealth and Private Banking Racquel Oden Named to 2025 Forbes 50 Over 50 List of Visionary Women News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64508/hsbc-us-head-of-wealth-and-private-banking-racquel-oden-named-to-2025-forbes-50-over-50-list-of-visionary-women Prior to joining HSBC, Oden held executive roles at JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Morgan Stanley, where she earned a reputation for driving growth and building inclusive leadership teams. Wealth and Asset Management Lisa Castro Joins Family Office Resource Group as President of Family Office Services Amid Broader Leadership Expansion News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64534/lisa-castro-joins-family-office-resource-group-as-president-of-family-office-services-amid-broader-leadership-expansion This next phase of leadership signals a new era for the firm People Moves UBS Appoints Deanne Steele and George Towers III as Market Directors in San Diego Region News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64539/ubs-appoints-deanne-steele-and-george-towers-iii-as-market-directors-in-san-diego-region DeAnne Steele will lead the Carmel Valley and Rancho Bernardo offices, and George Towers III will lead the La Jolla and Downtown San Diego offices. People Moves Patrick Thomas exits Canaccord Wealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64538/patrick-thomas-exits-canaccord-wealth Created the sustainable themes portfolio range during 15-year tenure People Moves Sterlington Welcomes Leading Private Wealth Team from Morgan Lewis News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64521/sterlington-welcomes-leading-private-wealth-team-from-morgan-lewis Additional team members are expected to join in the coming weeks. People Moves Jack Selby Joins Keebeck Wealth Management's Advisory Board News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64524/jack-selby-joins-keebeck-wealth-managementamp039s-advisory-board Selby to provide visionary leadership and expand access to investment opportunities People Moves Whittier Trust Welcomes Steven Ward as Vice President of Real Estate in Newport Beach News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64530/whittier-trust-welcomes-steven-ward-as-vice-president-of-real-estate-in-newport-beach With local expertise and institutional experience, Steven Ward advances Whittier Trust's real estate offerings in and around Orange County. People Moves Keith Wosneski Joins Lazard Asset Management as Global Head of Consultant Relations News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64509/keith-wosneski-joins-lazard-asset-management-as-global-head-of-consultant-relations He will lead the firm's efforts to strengthen and expand relationships with investment consultants globally, reporting to Jennifer Ryan, Head of North America Distribution for LAM. People Moves NYSE names public policy veteran Bryan Daniel as president of NYSE Texas News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64506/nyse-names-public-policy-veteran-bryan-daniel-as-president-of-nyse-texas Daniel will report to Lynn Martin, president of the NYSE Group, the company said. People Moves Truist strengthens commercial banking, wealth management teams in Florida News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64491/truist-strengthens-commercial-banking-wealth-management-teams-in-florida Truist Wealth adds 6 new advisors across the state People Moves Now JPMorgan's head of private markets resigned, seemingly for Citi News Aggregation Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64494/now-jpmorganamp039s-head-of-private-markets-resigned-seemingly-for-citi Raghavan has run Citi's investment bank since last year, but he previously spent 25 years at JPMorgan. People Moves Economists assess the consequences differently. News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64516/economists-assess-the-consequences-differently Measures follow Banco Master case and include higher surcharges, stricter allocation rules Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil tightens credit fund rules to limit bank risk-taking News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64502/brazil-tightens-credit-fund-rules-to-limit-bank-risk-taking The transaction has sparked scrutiny as it involves two similarly sized banks Legal, Regulation & Compliance US consumer finance watchdog to revise open banking regulations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64478/us-consumer-finance-watchdog-to-revise-open-banking-regulations CFPB’s decision follows a federal judge's pause on a lawsuit aiming to strike down these regulations. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Texas Offers Guidance on Advisors Using Fintech Tools to Access Held-Away Accounts News Aggregation Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64442/texas-offers-guidance-on-advisors-using-fintech-tools-to-access-held-away-accounts The guidance strikes a more platform-friendly tone than prior alerts out of Ohio and Missouri, but stressed that advisors must use the tools to meet “legal and regulatory obligations.” Legal, Regulation & Compliance 5 million dollars gone: Embezzlement case at the CFA Institute News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64388/5-million-dollars-gone-embezzlement-case-at-the-cfa-institute He allegedly used the funds to finance a lavish and lavish lifestyle. Legal, Regulation & Compliance TD Asset Management Inc. Announces the Termination of the TD Global Carbon Credit Index ETF News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64378/td-asset-management-inc-announces-the-termination-of-the-td-global-carbon-credit-index-etf Prior to the Termination Date, TDAM will, to the extent reasonably possible, sell and convert the assets of the Terminating ETF to cash. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Linklaters advises Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on its acquisition of DONTE GROUP News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64358/linklaters-advises-ontario-teachersamprsquo-pension-plan-board-on-its-acquisition-of-donte-group The investment Linklaters facilitated reflects Ontario Teachers’ conviction in DONTE GROUP Legal, Regulation & Compliance Trump and the US labour market News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64347/trump-and-the-us-labour-market The administration has even suggested that ‘naturalized’ US citizens – those with citizenship but not through birth – may be at risk of deportation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Ends SEC Fund Used For In-House Tech Needs News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64315/trumpamprsquos-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-ends-sec-fund-used-for-in-house-tech-needs The agency established the Reserve Fund in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank of America Advisor Banned After Stealing $2.58 Million From NFL Player News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64316/bank-of-america-advisor-banned-after-stealing-258-million-from-nfl-player According to the police, Williams received $435,000 from Graham’s checking account between October 2019 and September 2021. Legal, Regulation & Compliance InvestCloud Delivers the First of a New Generation of AI-Enabled Solutions to Drive Advisor Productivity and Enhanced Client Engagement News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64536/investcloud-delivers-the-first-of-a-new-generation-of-ai-enabled-solutions-to-drive-advisor-productivity-and-enhanced-client-engagement InvestCloud is connecting the wealth management ecosystem into a unified wealth data model that drives AI-enabled workflows FinTech Objectway accelerates its growth path through an investment from Cinven in partnership with its founder Luigi Marciano and the existing management team News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64537/objectway-accelerates-its-growth-path-through-an-investment-from-cinven-in-partnership-with-its-founder-luigi-marciano-and-the-existing-management-team The majority investment marks the start of a new phase of growth for Objectway, leveraging its resilient and scalable business model, its end-to-end solution-as-a-service platform, and long-term partnerships with a blue-chip customer base. FinTech Marex becomes first clearing firm to use JPMorgan's Kinexys for digital payments News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64547/marex-becomes-first-clearing-firm-to-use-jpmorganamp039s-kinexys-for-digital-payments Marex is the first clearing firm to use Kinexys Digital Payments’ blockchain deposit accounts to facilitate more streamlined processes with clients. FinTech Wells Fargo announces expansion of strategic relationship with Google Cloud News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64518/wells-fargo-announces-expansion-of-strategic-relationship-with-google-cloud Google Agentspace will enable bank to deploy agentic AI at scale FinTech SS&C Technologies integrates wealth offerings into single platform News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64522/ssampampc-technologies-integrates-wealth-offerings-into-single-platform The solution aims to cater to the needs of wealth managers by simplifying their technology and operational requirements. FinTech Zephyr Named Finalist in Three Wealth Management Industry Awards Categories News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64512/zephyr-named-finalist-in-three-wealth-management-industry-awards-categories Award-winning asset and wealth management software honored for innovation and thought leadership FinTech Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centers to ease strain on US grid when demand surges News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64505/google-agrees-to-curb-power-use-for-ai-data-centers-to-ease-strain-on-us-grid-when-demand-surges Google's agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Power Authority would involve scaling back power use at the technology giant's data centers when called upon by the electric utilities to free up space on the grid. FinTech Peter Thiel-backed Bullish seeks up to $4.2 billion valuation in US IPO News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64507/peter-thiel-backed-bullish-seeks-up-to-42-billion-valuation-in-us-ipo Companies leveraging crypto and related technologies have rallied on friendly policymaking from the Donald Trump administration FinTech GQG Partners Selects SEI’s Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund to Launch First ETF News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64493/gqg-partners-selects-seiamprsquos-advisorsamprsquo-inner-circle-fund-to-launch-first-etf Turnkey Operational Platform Supports Multiple Investment Vehicles, Powers Growth for Investment Managers FinTech JPMorganChase and Coinbase Launch Strategic Partnership to Make Buying Crypto Easier than Ever News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64485/jpmorganchase-and-coinbase-launch-strategic-partnership-to-make-buying-crypto-easier-than-ever New direct bank-to-wallet link, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer, and the ability to use Chase credit cards, will give users more ways than ever to get into crypto FinTech TD Bank Group provides insurance catastrophe information News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64544/td-bank-group-provides-insurance-catastrophe-information The Bank's internal threshold may change from time to tim Alternative Investments Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Welcomes Kobo Wealth Conservancy, Establishing Hawaii Presence News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64525/ashton-thomas-private-wealth-welcomes-kobo-wealth-conservancy-establishing-hawaii-presence This deal continues Ashton Thomas’ rapid expansion across the United States, establishing the firm’s presence in Hawaii for the first time. Alternative Investments Apollo Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64526/apollo-reports-second-quarter-2025-results Apollo issued a full detailed presentation of its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 results Alternative Investments Dakota Wealth's DAK ETF: Elevating Portfolio Management News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64527/dakota-wealthamp039s-dak-etf-elevating-portfolio-management The core investment philosophy of the Dakota Active Equity Team revolves around the artful combination of qualitative insight and quantitative analysis in investment management. Alternative Investments Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64528/franklin-resources-inc-announces-preliminary-month-end-assets-under-management This month’s AUM reflected the positive impact of markets and flat preliminary long-term net inflows, inclusive of $3 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management. Alternative Investments AmEx forms partnership with restaurant POS firm Toast News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64532/amex-forms-partnership-with-restaurant-pos-firm-toast In addition, both companies will explore opportunities to leverage Toast capabilities to offer differentiated benefits that enhance the guest and American Express® Card Member experience. Alternative Investments Aspen Standard Wealth Acquires MG Financial, a $1.1 Billion AUM RIA Based in Boston News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64529/aspen-standard-wealth-acquires-mg-financial-a-11-billion-aum-ria-based-in-boston MG Financial is the fourth RIA that Aspen has acquired since launching in 2024. Alternative Investments OlivePoint Capital Acquires Amazon-Leased Industrial Property in Raleigh, NC on Behalf of a Family Office News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64531/olivepoint-capital-acquires-amazon-leased-industrial-property-in-raleigh-nc-on-behalf-of-a-family-office The acquisition highlights OlivePoint’s continued ability to deliver tailored real estate investment solutions Alternative Investments Lazard Announces Results of Cash Tender Offer of Lazard Group LLC News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64513/lazard-announces-results-of-cash-tender-offer-of-lazard-group-llc The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer were described by Lazard Group in an Offer to Purchase Alternative Investments Blackstone spends huge amounts protecting its staff News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64500/blackstone-spends-huge-amounts-protecting-its-staff Senior executives like Schwarzman benefit from the services of "close protection agents" assigned to keep them safe. Alternative Investments Traders at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan & Morgan Stanley are working harder for their bonuses News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64548/traders-at-goldman-sachs-jpmorgan-ampamp-morgan-stanley-are-working-harder-for-their-bonuses The filings reflect the volatility of the trading environment under Trump's on and off again tariffs. Investment Banking BTG Pactual Acquires HSBC Uruguay in $175 Million Latin American Banking Shift News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64463/btg-pactual-acquires-hsbc-uruguay-in-175-million-latin-american-banking-shift For BTG Pactual, this acquisition unlocks immediate access to 7% of Uruguay’s banking sector—including affluent clients and retail customers—while expanding its footprint beyond Brazil. Investment Banking UBS Bullish on Bank of America (BAC) Despite Net Interest Income Miss News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64451/ubs-bullish-on-bank-of-america-bac-despite-net-interest-income-miss Due to a 24% outperformance in the equity capital markets, investment banking fees also beat Street predictions by a slight margin. Investment Banking Goldman Sachs on the Prowl for Takeovers, Eyeing Up BNY Mellon, State Street and Other Institutions News Aggregation Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64454/goldman-sachs-on-the-prowl-for-takeovers-eyeing-up-bny-mellon-state-street-and-other-institutions BNY, formerly known as Bank of New York Mellon, is reportedly another target for Goldman. Investment Banking Goldman to forgo second round of job cuts as outlook improves, FT reports News Aggregation Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64443/goldman-to-forgo-second-round-of-job-cuts-as-outlook-improves-ft-reports The bank's second-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, as turbulent markets raised revenue in its equities division to a record, and a pickup in dealmaking boosted investment banking. Investment Banking Citi Joins Goldman in Asking Junior Bankers to Reveal If They Accepted Other Jobs News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64399/citi-joins-goldman-in-asking-junior-bankers-to-reveal-if-they-accepted-other-jobs First-year analysts will be required to complete an “attestation” intended to “foster a fair and transparent environment,” Investment Banking Jefferies, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley top M&A value in South & Central America in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64389/jefferies-mizuho-and-morgan-stanley-top-mampampa-value-in-south-ampamp-central-america-in-h1-2025 Jefferies, Mizuho Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley each advised on a deal worth $9bn. Investment Banking Santander is building out a US energy team with Credit Suisse credentials News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64375/santander-is-building-out-a-us-energy-team-with-credit-suisse-credentials Rollins joined Nomura from Credit Suisse in 2022, where he was a director in its midstream & low carbon fuels team. Investment Banking JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo exceed investment banking forecasts; Barclays fined £42mn for financial crime risk failures News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64341/jpmorgan-citi-wells-fargo-exceed-investment-banking-forecasts-barclays-fined-amppound42mn-for-financial-crime-risk-failures The results came as all three banks beat earnings forecasts. Investment Banking Wells Fargo profit beats estimates, cut to interest income forecast weighs on shares News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64335/wells-fargo-profit-beats-estimates-cut-to-interest-income-forecast-weighs-on-shares Wells Fargo said lower interest income in its markets business led to the NII forecast cut. Investment Banking Ensemble Practice: Independent Advisors Are in a State of ‘Prosperous Stagnation’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64546/ensemble-practice-independent-advisors-are-in-a-state-of-amplsquoprosperous-stagnationamprsquo Advisory firms were very profitable but slow-growing in 2024. But as the old proverb goes, “the seeds of destruction are sown in good times." Comment, Analysis & Research Negative interest rates would be a blunt sword News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64515/negative-interest-rates-would-be-a-blunt-sword Economists assess the consequences differently. Comment, Analysis & Research Tesla awards Elon Musk $29 billion in stock amid compensation battle. What to know News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64519/tesla-awards-elon-musk-29-billion-in-stock-amid-compensation-battle-what-to-know One of the world’s richest people, Musk owns about 13% of Tesla shares Comment, Analysis & Research Why personalization will be the biggest differentiator in wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64492/why-personalization-will-be-the-biggest-differentiator-in-wealth-management Pablo Méndez has been part of this financial institution for over a decade. T Comment, Analysis & Research Confronted with Higher Living Costs, 72% of Young Adults Take Action to Improve their Financial Health, finds BofA Better Money Habits Study News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64481/confronted-with-higher-living-costs-72-of-young-adults-take-action-to-improve-their-financial-health-finds-bofa-better-money-habits-study According to the study, about half (51%) of Gen Z surveyed say the high cost of living is a barrier to financial success. Comment, Analysis & Research Middle-Income Americans Accelerated Car Buying Plans in Q2, Santander US Survey Finds News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64460/middle-income-americans-accelerated-car-buying-plans-in-q2-santander-us-survey-finds This rising demand for autos comes at a time when most middle-income Americans (75%) still feel they are on the right financial track Comment, Analysis & Research Gen Z workers can't cover a month’s expenses, but could leverage their big advantage over older counterparts News Aggregation Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64439/gen-z-workers-canamp039t-cover-a-monthamprsquos-expenses-but-could-leverage-their-big-advantage-over-older-counterparts This puts an entire generation at increased risk of debt and vulnerability if they’re laid off. Comment, Analysis & Research What does regulatory reform mean for banks? News Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64422/what-does-regulatory-reform-mean-for-banks There is growing recognition that the current regulatory framework may have become overly complex and burdensome—potentially hindering banks’ ability to finance the economy. Comment, Analysis & Research The global ultra wealthy population projected to surge by more than 33% over the next five years, expected to boost demand for luxury real estate News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64397/the-global-ultra-wealthy-population-projected-to-surge-by-more-than-33-over-the-next-five-years-expected-to-boost-demand-for-luxury-real-estate New York remains the world's top hub for ultra wealthy homeowners; Miami tops second-home rankings globally Comment, Analysis & Research The End of U.S. Exceptionalism – an interview with Samy Chaar News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64401/the-end-of-us-exceptionalism-ampndash-an-interview-with-samy-chaar While a recession may be avoided, political risks and investment paralysis loom. Comment, Analysis & Research US-EU trade deal: 3 things to know News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64467/us-eu-trade-deal-3-things-to-know The deal lands just ahead of the U.S.-imposed August 1 tariff pause deadline Tax Trump ‘big beautiful’ bill gives top 1% biggest tax cuts in these states News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64245/trump-amplsquobig-beautifulamprsquo-bill-gives-top-1-biggest-tax-cuts-in-these-states Some households stand to get a much bigger tax benefit. Tax US ‘revenge tax’ bites the dust News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64193/us-amplsquorevenge-taxamprsquo-bites-the-dust At issue was the OECD Pillar 2, the global minimum tax agreement that the US, although a party to, had refused to implement. Tax The eternal dilemma of how to tax the super-rich News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64180/the-eternal-dilemma-of-how-to-tax-the-super-rich It is becoming harder to keep wealthy nomads and ordinary voters happy Tax Grant Thornton West Coast leaders recognized in leading regional awards News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64119/grant-thornton-west-coast-leaders-recognized-in-leading-regional-awards “Each of them brings dedication, expertise and authenticity to their work and we’re proud to see them recognized by their peers and communities.” Tax Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 03, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63962/brazilamp039s-finance-minister-links-potential-iof-tax-tweak-to-financial-tax-overhaul The government last month hiked the IOF tax on some transactions to meet its fiscal targets, but the measure met with backlash and lawmakers signaled they could overturn it. Tax Tariffs, protectionism and geopolitical tensions: how US trade policy is reshaping the global order News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63906/tariffs-protectionism-and-geopolitical-tensions-how-us-trade-policy-is-reshaping-the-global-order Trump’s aggressive policy-making is playing into the hands of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Frédéric Koller continued. Tax Three reasons why News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63899/three-reasons-why These retreats are so frequent that investors should rationally expect them. Tax US Sales Tax Rules Explained: A Practical Guide for European Companies News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63900/us-sales-tax-rules-explained-a-practical-guide-for-european-companies European businesses operating in the US need a general understanding of how American sales tax works Tax How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues News Aggregation Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63882/how-should-central-banks-respond-to-us-tariffs-the-rba-provides-some-clues Tariffs lift import prices and disrupt trade, which could lead to higher inflation. Tax U.S Bank Marks 25 Years in Europe With Spotlight on Irish Origins, Innovation and Community Leadership News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64484/us-bank-marks-25-years-in-europe-with-spotlight-on-irish-origins-innovation-and-community-leadership This marked the first step in what would become a decades long commitment to Ireland as a hub for talent, technology and transformation. Retail Banking Mastercard and BMO Expand Remittance Services News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64490/mastercard-and-bmo-expand-remittance-services The service is powered by Mastercard Move’s global money movement capabilities. Retail Banking TBC Bank Named as Georgia’s Best Digital Bank News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64415/tbc-bank-named-as-georgiaamprsquos-best-digital-bank Euromoney also recognised TBC Bank for substantial enhancements in its financial markets research division through strategic integration of AI tools, awarding it the title of Georgia’s Best Bank for Research. Retail Banking Rate cuts are the boost that retail investors are seeking right now News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64390/rate-cuts-are-the-boost-that-retail-investors-are-seeking-right-now Interest in international markets continues to build. Retail Banking U.S. Bancorp reports second quarter 2025 results News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64376/us-bancorp-reports-second-quarter-2025-results Net revenue of $7,004 million, an increase of 2.0% year-over-year, including an increase of 4.6% in fee revenue Retail Banking CaixaBank issues USD 3 billion in its first triple-tranche transaction in the U.S. market News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64186/caixabank-issues-usd-3-billion-in-its-first-triple-tranche-transaction-in-the-us-market The bank has issued three senior non-preferred bonds of USD 1 billion each, with maturities of 11, 6, and 4 years, respectively, all with a call option allowing for early redemption one year prior to maturity. Retail Banking TD Bank Announces Redemption of Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class A First Preferred Shares, Series 7 (NVCC) News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64142/td-bank-announces-redemption-of-non-cumulative-5-year-rate-reset-class-a-first-preferred-shares-series-7-nvcc The redemption has been approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. Retail Banking Payments fintech Navro acquires first US licence News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64021/payments-fintech-navro-acquires-first-us-licence The technology is designed to address the various cross-border payments challenges currently faced by businesses in the US, such as the high transaction costs and lengthy timescales associated with Swift. Retail Banking Citi keeps hiring Bank of America's treasury managing directors News Aggregation Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64012/citi-keeps-hiring-bank-of-americaamp039s-treasury-managing-directors Citi just recruited Alan Donald, BofA's head of treasury business initiatives and execution, into a similar role. Retail Banking Citi needs new DCM bankers after Goldman Sachs’ curious hire News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63985/citi-needs-new-dcm-bankers-after-goldman-sachsamprsquo-curious-hire Citi may now need to do the same thing. Retail Banking 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 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