Managers of Wealth Americas

The Four Biggest Concerns At Middle-Market Family Businesses

More than 70 percent of global production is attributed to family firms. Additionally, a majority of private wealth creation is a function of successful family businesses.

How Cities Can Beat Wall Street—And Why They Must

Arbitrary financial fees are sucking cities and states dry. But they can change the terms if they band together and bargain collectively.

Survey: More people turning to mobile check deposits

Of those 2015 users, the survey said 54 percent of them deposited a check at least once per month.

Millennial Investors Don't Act According to Stereotype

Nearly two-thirds of Millionaire Millennials enjoy investing and would not want to give it up.

America’s 10 Wealthiest Families and How They Got Rich

What is clear is that the siblings are even richer now than they were then

Erotic novel exposes Wall Street’s sexy side

She says it exposes a world of wealth and shines a light on what happens after financial heavyweights take their business from the boardroom to the bedroom.

Most Consistent Performing Alternative Asset Fund Managers In 2015

Nine venture capital fund manager achieved the highest possible score of consistent performance in 2015, up from five managers in 2014.

Do You Want The United States To Engage In A Currency War?

After the appearance of this opinion piece, Mr. Summers tweeted that "the Fed should even consider another bond buying program."

Misys: Banks See Threat from Alternative Lenders

Sixty-eight percent of the 114 respondents from 77 banks across the US, EMEA and APAC cited small business lending as being under high threat

The net worth of presidential candidates

Estimating a candidate’s net worth is difficult

J.P. Morgan Outlines Trends Driving Investment Decisions for Endowments and Foundations

Institutions are actively restructuring their risk management, specifically in fixed income, toward more return-oriented strategies.

Most want more wealth over better health: Survey

It also showed obstacles to saving effectively and a strong desire among participants for professional help in choosing the right investments.

Hurun Global Chinese Rich List 2015

This is the most robust attempt yet to track the business success of Chinese globally, and comes at a time when mainland Chinese are aggressively expanding outside of their country;

Digital experience: How to give clients exactly what they want

Ileana Sodani explores how advisory firms can harness digital innovation to enhance the client 'experience' and drive business growth

Number of DIY investors is on the rise

Hearts & Wallets estimates that 33.4 million U.S. households with $35.4 trillion in investable assets use both full-service and self-service financial advisory firms.

Black Monday? Keep calm and carry on, investors urged

Investors must, of course, be vigilant of the Black Monday events and what has led to them.

79% of Institutional Investors Use Alts: Survey

Investors in private equity, real estate and hedge funds find improved terms

BNY Mellon's Pershing Study: Broker-Dealers Need to Rethink Their Strategies In Order To Attract and Retain Top Clients

To continue to foster that culture, broker-dealers need to regularly come together with advisors in a constructive dialogue

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: August notifications 3.46%

“SS&C GlobeOp’s Forward Redemption Indicator of 3.46% for August 2015 reflects mainly seasonal influences in comparison to the 2.08% reported in July of 2015,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technolog

Financial Advisors Bullish On U.S. Equities - Aberdeen Asset Management

Advisors are conflicted on how best to diversify client holdings to manage against a potential market downturn.

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