Managers of Wealth Americas

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's turn for bonuses

While it is too early for recruiters to work out exactly what happened at Merrills, expectations were that they would be in line with rival banks.

Blockchain Technology could cut bank’s infra costs by 30%: Accenture

Blockchain is a type of database system that enables multiple parties to share access to the same data with a high level of confidence and security.

Reit investors reportedly concerned about succession plans

The real estate industry has expanded significantly over the last two decades.

Chinese dragons take FinTech lead, Citigroup

Europe, meanwhile, remains a laggard for startups/VC investing at about 10% of global FinTech VC investment in 2015-16, although it should be noted that Europe has a smaller VC market versus the US and its banking system (despite the sector’s weak s

St. James’s Place – “The East champions globalisation as the West talks protection.”

As the momentous decisions of 2016 began to take form last week, the sense of a historic shift was palpable

We remain constructive on the US, says Schroders' Matt Ward

On corporate and individual tax reform, given the mechanics of potential vehicles, namely the reconciliation process, reform shouldn’t begin in earnest until the third or fourth quarter of 2017

Jack Ma: America has wasted its wealth

It’s not globalization – and everything that comes along with it, like free trade and outsourcing – that’s to blame for America’s woes.

Citi Launches Private Client Solutions Group For RIAs

They serve private client, family offices, broker/dealers and wealth managers with a specific focus on RIAs.

Ron Carson reveals friction with LPL led to move to Cetera

He ultimately lost faith in the ability of LPL to provide the technology and services he needed to move his firm into the future.

Beware the Hedge-Fund Wipeout in Treasuries as Bearish Bets Soar

What will happen, especially in the era of Donald Trump, is anyone’s guess.

Rituals, Role Models And Investing In Cannabis

He's got unbelievably smart people, they have an information advantage on the market.

Marijuana News Roundup: Biggest US Banks Are in the Cannabis Business

The accepted wisdom is that big banks do not do business with cannabis businesses

Fleeting nature of M&A banking success

Even the biggest banks are struggling to maintain their grip on dealmaking fees

American carnage? Tim Price

“Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.”

This fund manager is finding profits in the wreckage of corporate Europe

David Marcus’ deep-value approach has helped the Evermore Global Value Fund almost double the returns of a global index

According to Forbes - Mason is the 11th Fastest Growing RIA Firm Between 2006 and 2016

Mason nearly tripled their assets under management during Forbes study period with growth from $1.30 billion to $4.81 billion

The Key Business Trends in the Advisory Business

The stockbrokers who worked for this particular firm adored the man.

Morning Coffee: U.S. investment banks are increasing their dominance. Hedge funds getting squeezed over expenses

Brexit is quickly turning into a slowly unfolding train wreck for investment banks in the City.

BankThink Women in banking: Pay equality trouble at JPMorgan; Maria Vullo slams OCC fintech charter

The Labor Department asked an internal administrative judge to cancel JPM’s government contracts and prevent the bank from entering future federal contracts if it doesn't provide relief.

Change Is The Constant In Modern Wealth Management

Ms. Sexton received a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Boston University, and earned her C.F.A. charter in 2001.

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