Managers of Wealth Americas

Fiduciary Rule: Blasé RIAs Need to Pay Attention

The rule has the potential to dramatically reshape the retirement savings world, particularly commissions-based compensation.

FSC recognises overseas stock and commodities exchanges

The recognised exchanges listed include some of the most important stock and commodity exchanges in the world.

The ANC’s wealth tax: Double rigging a rigged game

Kevin Bloom speaks to a tax haven investigator who says that he doesn’t.

Squire Patton Boggs and Carroll, Burdick & McDonough to Combine

Squire Patton Boggs and California-based Carroll, Burdick & McDonough today announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine firms.

John Kasich Picks Up Another Billionaire Backer, Julian Robertson

On Sunday, the Ohio governor’s campaign said it had won the support of another billionaire investor, Stanley F. Druckenmiller.

Elliott to be referred to prosecution on rule breach

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will approve a petition to punish Elliott at its policy-setting meeting today, asking the prosecution to investigate the fund for the rule breach.

Attorney Jacqueline Valdespino Receives International Award

GBM and PSN are two of the world's leading referral and network marketing platforms for the legal and corporate sectors.

U.S. SEC Says Shift From Examining Brokers to Investment Advisers Necessary

The goal is to close a gap in the routine monitoring of investment advisory firms.

US banks prepare for tough stress tests from Fed

Two-part exam designed to assess whether banks have enough loss-absorbing capital

FINRA Launches Information Sweep on Firm Culture

This latest move comes after the Wall Street regulator listed firm culture as a 2016 examination priority.

Ed Goldman: Lawyer fees cross the $1,500-per-hour threshhold

The news was reported in the Wall Street Journal, quoting a report from Citi Private Bank’s Law Firm Group.

Premier Cru Boss Takes the Fifth

The FBI investigation into a Ponzi scheme at the Berkeley retailer could impact owner's own legal troubles.

FBI raids UDF office in Grapevine on heels of "Ponzi scheme" allegations

Mahan declined to comment further about the open investigation, which is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's office.

Barclays to pay $50 million to end U.S. currency rigging lawsuit

It comes three months after Barclays agreed to pay $150 million and fire a senior electronic trading official to resolve similar claims by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Will New Guidelines Bolster Family Offices? Or Become Their Kryptonite?

As Registered Investment Advisers, family offices are subject to SEC's oversight

Hedge Fund Association Applauds Passage of House Bill Expanding Definition of Accredited Investor

The Hedge Fund Association is pleased to report that on February 1, 2016 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2187, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, which incorporates the addition of a knowledge and education-based

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