Managers of Wealth Americas

Bank Regulators Seek ‘Miracle’ Deal on Capital Before Trump

The U.S. has pushed for strict rules to protect against future market meltdowns

Atlanta law firm launches website recognized by AWWWARDS

Smith describes the Firm's boutique value proposition as "efficiency by design.

Desire to be A True International Citizen Drives Demand for Second Passports in the Region

As the number of HNWIs increase in emerging economies, so does the expectation for freedom of movement

EU to retaliate against US bank capital rules

Most bankers are reluctant to hold multiple pools of capital around the world

IRS Wants Court Authority To Identify Bitcoin Users & Transactions At Coinbase

Last week, the Department of Justice filed paperwork in federal court requesting the identities of United States Coinbase customers who transferred convertible virtual currency at any time between December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2015. Coinbase, whic

Sun Life makes changes to streamline life insurance applications

Company to begin selling life insurance to people who are HIV-positive

Grant Thornton employees are actually using that vacation time

Under the new policy, they took a median of 19.1 days off.

Trump must show backbone and repeal Fatca: deVere CEO

The introduction of Fatca, which has seen foreign financial institutions refuse to accept US clients.

BofA must face fraud lawsuit by Tutor Perini over debt

Tutor Perini estimates its losses at more than $50 million, including interest

Brazil is breaking with its south-south focus. What it means for BRICS

Brazil seems to be moving away from those ideals, raising questions about its continued membership of the BRICS.

Nomura, RBS appeal U.S. judge's $839 million mortgage bond award | Reuters

Following a non-jury trial, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote, who presided over most of the cases, ruled against Nomura, which sponsored $2 billion of securities sold to Fannie and Freddie, and RBS, which underwrote four of the deals.

PE giant’s risky bluff pays off with deal approval

The PE giant believed Justice had not prepared to sue and therefore would not block the deal even though it was expressing concerns about it.

Chile central bank keeps interest rate on hold at 3.5 pct

As expected, and maintained its neutral bias.

JPMorgan Chase Paying $264 Million to Settle FCPA Charges

JPMorgan also is expected to pay $72 million to the Justice Department and $61.9 million to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a total of more than $264 million in sanctions resulting from the firm’s referral hiring practices.

JPMorgan to settle China hiring probe, reports say

There will not be any individual prosecution at this time, the source said.

Ex-Wall Street big convicted of insider trading sued by brother

The money to provide financial support for the gal pal and his daughter.

D.C. District Court Dismisses Cybersecurity Suit Against The IRS

The system was designed to allow taxpayers to access their prior-year tax information online.

Ex-Rabobank trader turned U.S. cooperating witness spared prison

Robson, who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in August 2014, in court apologized for his actions.

Dodd-Frank easing may herald more lending for banks

Trump's successful White House run has fueled a big rally in bank stocks, with the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index.

SEC chief to step down, clearing way for Trump to slash Wall Street regulations

SEC has pushed for more oversight of hedge funds and other asset managers

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