Managers of Wealth Americas

Lawyers not embracing opportunities from technology, Deloitte report finds

Deloitte’s focus on the general counsel community is especially interesting.

FATCA Update: FFI Agreement Renewal Function Now Available

Along with system fixes, the update within the registration application includes the removal of the classification of “limited” for financial institutions and branches.

Ex-State Street exec to plead guilty in U.S. to fraud scheme

No plea hearing has been scheduled yet for Pennings, who lives in the United Kingdom. Lawyers for Pennings and Boomgaardt did not respond to requests for comment.

Prudential Financial Undergoing N.J. Regulator Review

Shares of Prudential Financial were declining by 2.12% to $103.33 on Tuesday morning.

In Securities Fraud Case, Prosecutors Allege Novel Money Laundering Scheme to Circumvent FATCA Reporting Obligations

The scheme was designed to launder a portion of the fraudulent proceeds from the stock manipulation scheme from the United States through offshore accounts

Global Foreign Exchange Code Of Conduct Published

We share the view that the global code plays an important role in assisting that process and in helping improve market functioning.

UBS Revamps FA Pay Ahead of DOL Rule

The move comes ahead of the partial implementation of the DOL’s rule

JPMorgan faces trial over sale of fallen unicorn to BlackBerry

Bank protests against settlement that venture capital firms reached with shareholders

Demand For Impact Investing Could Be Boon For Attorneys

The practice of impact investing, which involves private equity and other investors making investments aimed at helping to advance society at large.

FINRA Clarifies What Advisors Can (and Can’t) Do on Social Media

The notice requires broker-dealers to keep records of any text message correspondence, take responsibility for any links or shares to third-party content providers, just as if the firm had created the content itself (but only if the firm had some form of

Federal Reserve Board announces $41 million penalty and consent cease and desist order against Deutsche Bank AG

The actions were taken by the Board to address unsafe and unsound practices at the firm's domestic banking operations

Leading Global Air And Space Law Group Joins Reed Smith

"Building our finance capabilities at the highest levels in order to align with our clients' businesses is a priority of the firms, so Liz and Del are ideal additions," said Ed Estrada, chair of Reed Smith's Financial Industry Group.

California FA Accused of Stealing Millions From Colts Player

Cory Redding defrauded by his financial advisor, adults lose confidence in financial well-being as they age and millennials want more than robos.

CRA pursuing criminal charges against Panama Papers tax cheats

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has “upped its game” and launched dozens of criminal investigations into offshore tax schemes

Family Offices May be Considered Investment Advisers for Purposes of FINRA Rule 5131

FINRA also emphasized that the remaining conditions of FINRA Rule 5131.02(b) must still be satisfied.

CFTC proposal holds harsh surprise for asset owners

Otherwise the pension (plan) will have to aggregate positions across all managers in determining whether it has exceeded position limits.

Brazil prosecutors make new leniency fine offer to J&F

Prosecutors rejected that, as well as the company's next offer that it would pay 8 billion reais.

GlobalCapital Names Morrison & Foerster Americas Derivatives Law Firm of the Year

This is the third year in a row the firm has been recognized with this award

Goldman Sues Former Wealth Unit Execs Over Poaching

Goldman says Friedstein and Page’s employment contracts “broadly prohibit” them from going after clients and employees for at least 90 days following their departure, according to Bloomberg.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Gets SEC Waiver to Keep Raising Money for Hedge Fund

A waiver from punishments that automatically kick in when individuals settle enforcement actions.

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