Managers of Wealth Americas

Millennials' distrust of banks is spawning a new breed of startups

They tend to trust technology more than the recognized stalwart brands, like a J.P. Morgan Chase or a Wells Fargo.

RCBC says it keeps ties with US banks despite heist role

A correspondent bank provides services, such as facilitating wire transfers or accepting deposits, on behalf of another bank.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index: July performance 1.83%

The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for July 2016 measured 1.83%.

LatAm Criminals Suspected of Stashing Drug Money in U.S. Shell Companies

Americans spend $65 billion on illegal drugs every year, but only $1 billion, or roughly 1.5%, of that money is seized per year, says the report citing the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Wall Street bankers’ bonuses expected to decline

Wall Street companies have seen bond trading revenue contracting for about seven years, as new trading regulations are cutting profits.

Latest Article by "Pillar Wealth Management, LLC" Explores the Nature of Ultra-High Net Worth Families

The article further points out that ultra-high net worth investors often harbor a deep fear of loss

The hedge fund industry has a problem

The industry now has as many as 11,000 funds worldwide, managing about $3 trillion in assets.

Wall Street bankers are revolting against Donald Trump

The Trump campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

New Study: Data Theft Rising Sharply, Insider Threats Cited as Leading Cause

New Ponemon Institute Report Finds Most Employees Have Too Much Access, Multiplying Damage When Accounts Are Compromised

Inside The Family Office: Mind The Gap--Philanthropy Across Generations

Family offices and financial advisors are often tasked with the duty of hosting or mediating a meeting amongst key members of the family

How Parents Can Teach Kids to Go for the Gold with a Financial Decathlon Challenge

They’ve provided 10 financial exercises to teach kids about personal finance, helping them on the path to financial gold.

A tactical hit ahead in emerging markets equities?

The Philippines's property developer rose from 3.60 to 4.30 pesos this spring. Russian bank Sberbank is up 70 per cent from its lows last year.

Investing: The great escape

Switch into emerging markets is less about potential growth and more to do with stagnation at home

Chase bank’s oldest employee is 86, and going strong

When she started, she was the only woman working among a sea of male tellers at Fort Worth National Bank.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Increase 18%

There were also positive contributions in manufacturing from the additions of Precision Castparts and Duracell.

BlueSky Wealth Advisors listed in top RIA survey

Financial Advisor annually publishes its survey of the top RIAs in the country based on assets under management.

No One Size Fits All When It Comes to Target-Date Funds

Based on a Cerulli Associates 2016 proprietary survey of target-date providers, the open- versus closed-architecture paradigm represents a potential area of opportunity as target-date providers consider expanding their product suite.

Bank of America Survey Finds Women Small Business Owners More Optimistic Compared to Men on Revenue and Growth Outlook

Women’s revenue expectations and growth plans remained steady year over year, declining by 3 percentage points or less.

Millennials Less Confident in Firm Support

This younger generation also demands socially responsible investing options

The Future of Work: How You Can Ride the Wave of Change

New technology purports to bring great change to a surprising number of fields, including law, medicine and financial services.

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