Managers of Wealth Americas

Record number give up US citizenship, green cards – US Treasury

The list of individuals deciding to expatriate is published on a quarterly basis by the Internal Revenue Service.

Julius Baer announces final settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its legacy U.S. cross-border business

This settlement is the result of Julius Baer’s proactive and long-standing cooperation with the DOJ’s investigation.

Deutsche Bank must face US lawsuit over US$3.1 billion mortgage loss: judge

Deutsche Bank AG must face a U.S. lawsuit seeking to hold it liable for causing US$3.1 billion of investor losses by failing to properly monitor 10 trusts backed by toxic residential mortgages

Greenberg Traurig Confirms Tie-Up Talks With British Firm

Rosenbaum declined to comment further on the potential U.K. tie-up.

Citigroup Settles Yen Libor Manipulation Suit for $23M

The accord has been called as an "ice-breaker settlement" by the lawyers for the plaintiffs that could push some 20 other defendant banks to settle.

You Aren't the Only One Hiding a Bank Account From Your Spouse

A slightly greater share of women about 6 percent than men 5 percent said they’ve kept money out of sight, a difference within the margin of error.

Wells Fargo agrees to $1.2 billion settlement in FHA loan lawsuit

The settlement is a reminder of the devastation that was unleashed by the financial crisis and the recession

Ex-Fox Rothschild Atty's Insider Trading Trial Kicks Off

Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise Wolf argued that Herbert Sudfeld, who was indicted on insider trading charges in July, violated both internal firm policies and federal law

Global Firm Moves Into Conn. to Focus on Equity Funds, Corporate Law

The nine attorneys who switched firms will be focused on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.

Corporate News Weekly Round-Up - Christopher Hines, Withers

Delaware Court Enforces ‘Good Faith’ Negotiations, New Disclosure Requirements for UK Companies and UNFCCC Adopts ‘Paris Agreement’

Swiss Bankers Said Ready to Plead Guilty in U.S. Tax Case

Two client advisers from Julius Baer Group Ltd. accused of helping Americans evade taxes are expected to plead guilty in New York on Thursday, when the Swiss bank will resolve its own criminal case by agreeing to pay $547 million, according to two people

U.S. Appeals Court Limits Fraud Shield for Sovereign Wealth Funds

It may also make it easier for U.S. investors to pursue some claims over alleged foreign fraud, despite a series of recent rulings limiting the reach of domestic laws.

Banks reach $154.3 million settlement on "dark pool" fraud

The SEC and New York Attorney General had planned to announce the joint settlement Monday before it was reported by The Wall Street Journal Sunday morning.

This is exactly how the FBI convinces hedge funders trading on inside information to spill the beans on everyone else

Since 2009, the government has been cracking down on insider trading in the hedge fund industry with dozens of arrests and convictions made.

Cadwalader Named "Law Firm of the Year"

Cadwalader's Financial Services team advises a broad range of clients, including broker-dealers, swap dealers, banks, investment advisers, funds of all types, pension plans, and securities and futures markets.

Ex-IMF, HSBC officials chosen to lead money-laundering unit

Choice of former IMF official to head anti-money-laundering unit stirs criticism

IRS Still Hunts Offshore Accounts As More Foreign Banks Sign Deals With U.S.

The IRS updated its list of foreign banks where accounts trigger a 50% rather than 27.5% penalty in the IRS’s long-running Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.

Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015: What you need to know now

Bottom line: Be proactive, prepared and aware

Regulation: What’s in Store for the Alternative Investment Sector in 2016?

Cybersecurity was one of the most important issues for alternative investment firms during 2015.

Alvarez & Marsal Announces 2015 Managing Director Promotions

Their innovative thinking and vision will strengthen our ability to serve our clients, drive transformation and create value around the world.

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