Managers of Wealth Americas

Franklin Templeton taps CIO of emerging markets equity

Mr. Sekhon will oversee investment of $45 billion in emerging markets equity assets

KeyCorp Names Clark Khayat Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

In this role, Khayat will be responsible for corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic investments.

Andersen Tax Announces New Seattle Office Managing Director and New West Coast Regional Managing Director

Andersen Tax is pleased to announce Lance Lamprecht as Office Managing Director of Andersen Tax’s Seattle location and Susan Swartz as Regional Managing Director of Andersen Tax’s West Region, both effective January 1, 2018.

JPMorgan promotes Pinto and Smith, fueling race to succeed Dimon

While their names have been mentioned before as potential successors to Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon, their elevation is the clearest signal that planning is actively under way for when he steps aside.

Ex-RBC wealth mgmt chief Taft joins Baird as vice chairman

Taft said in an interview he will bring his recruiting experience to Baird’s wealth business, but that the firm is not about to launch a big hiring push.

Nomura hires former RBC MD

With this hire the firm expands its strategy and content offering to clients

Morgan Stanley Loses Longtime Veteran to JPMorgan

A Morgan Stanley spokeswoman confirmed the move to AdvisorHub but declined to comment on whether it will go after Slattery in court or through arbitration.

Valdes-Fauli Set to Leave Fox Rothschild

The attorney, who is mayor of Coral Gables, will launch a solo practice in Coral Gables.

Barclays hired a senior healthcare analyst from BAML

He spent close to nine years at the Swiss bank as an expert in the healthcare industry, before leaving it to join BAML in 2016.

Nomura Hires 15 Senior Bankers in its Investment Banking Business in the Americas

Nomura is committed to growing the Investment Banking business strategically and thoughtfully.

US adviser hunts for financial services dealmakers in London

Florida-based Raymond James could double headcount in the UK capital

Baker McKenzie welcomes back partner

After working as an in-house counsel, Matthew Grant has returned to Baker McKenzie, where he once worked as an associate.

Paul Hastings Nabs Fintech Finance Pro From DLA Piper

The move unites Rich Davis with a team of finance partners he practiced with at Ashurst and McKee Nelson.

JPMorgan Promotes Pinto and Smith, Fueling Race to Succeed Dimon

Dimon, 61, has been running JPMorgan since 2005, making him one of just two big bank CEOs who have been in the role since before the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

Alessandro Nolet Joins White & Case as a New Partner in Milan

He advises lenders, corporates and private equity firms on a broad range of debt instruments, including a variety of loan facilities, high yield bonds and related derivatives.

Evercore hires Senior MD in the firm's Investment Banking Business

We are thrilled that he has decided to join Evercore to lead our Consumer Retail coverage effort, as his reputation for integrity and for providing clients with exceptional advice and execution fits perfectly with our business model.

Kevin Friedmann Joins Greenberg Traurig Corporate Team in Los Angeles

Corporate lawyer Kevin Friedmann has joined the Los Angeles office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Willis Towers Watson names U.S. head of Asset Management Exchange

A spokesman at BlackRock could not be immediately reached for information on her replacement.

Indie space lures $200M advisor from Merrill Lynch

The independent channel has seen an influx of talent in recent months as advisors leave larger bank-owned firms for what they say is the greater flexibility offered by RIAs and IBDs.

EFG Chile banker exits to join local investment firm

EFG launched its Santiago office in March 2016 to advise high net worth clients on international investments and also on Chilean assets, which it trades through its own local brokerage.

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