Managers of Wealth Americas

Coronavirus And The Coming Financial Revolution

Already, economies around the world are shutting down.

COVID-19: Implications for business

The outbreak is moving quickly, and some perspectives here may soon be out of date.

Frontline lessons: Providing outstanding customer service amid the COVID-19 crisis

While many organizations have invoked their business continuity procedures, many did not account for the magnitude of the transition to remote conditions over an extended period.

Global Financial Markets Policy Responses to COVID-19

The economic impact of the global spread of COVID-19 hasheightened market risk aversion in ways not seen since the global financial crisis.

Baker McKenzie Proves Being A Huge Firm Doesn’t Stop The COVID-19 Salary Cuts

Good luck to those at the firm as they weather the financial consequences of COVID-19.

Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal

The duration of each stage will vary based on geographic and industry context, and institutions may find themselves operating in more than one stage simultaneously.

Inside the global race to prevent another depression

The coronavirus crisis could transform economic behavior for decades.

Why the rent is due for rich people in the time of coronavirus

So when it comes to pitching in during the pandemic, there’s a range of behavior and responses by the wealthy, just like with you, your family and your friends.

Canadian - Jamaican foreign ministers joint statement

Joint statement by Canadian and Jamaican Foreign Ministers, following their chairing of a historic meeting of the UN Group of Friends on SDG Financing.

A world in shock

The COVID-19 epidemic has morphed into a global shock that will inevitably cause deep recessions in many economies.

RBC Chief Sees Bigger Hit to Canada From Coronavirus Than Financial Crisis

Stimulus measures put in place by governments, including the C$100 billion ($71.2 billion) so far in Canada, would offer support, he said.

Estate Planning During Covid-19

It is always best to be prepared and if that involves encouraging your spouse to discuss your estate planning, this is the time to do so.

Seven Ways to Support Charitable Giving Amid The Covid-19 Crisis

There are few sectors of society – locally or globally – that are not challenged by the medical and economic effects of the pandemic.

COVID-19 hits Erdogan’s divisive domestic policies hard

Whether or not social unrest is brewing on the horizon is very hard to tell. It depends on the level of mismanagement of, or tardy responses to, the crisis.

Banks, fintechs prepare for flood of SBA loan applications

As small businesses across the country shutter amid the pandemic, many fintech lenders are concerned banks won't be able to process loans quickly enough to get business owners the cash they need.

Coronavirus: global economy could be in recovery mode within SIX MONTHS - but on two conditions

Mr Green concludes: “The coming months will be extremely tough for many individuals, businesses and sectors, but there are also glimmers of hope that economic recovery might arrive relatively soon.

Don’t let bad news faze you and control what you can

Identify stress points such as inadequate income and reset of return expectations from different assets

Coronavirus Surivial Guide For Wealth Manager

Sustaining investor confidence, client retention and business survival should be the immediate priority for wealth managers in this coronavirus world.

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund

Through individual country and regional efforts, Standard Chartered has already donated US$1.85 million to COVID-19 relief efforts to date.

SEC Indicates Increased Focus on Insider Trading Related to COVID-19

Given the current volatility in the market, this suggests a heightened risk of insider trading based on information related to COVID-19.