Managers of Wealth Americas

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

Ex-Deutsche Bank Analyst In Big Trouble Over Big Lots Rating

The SEC’s continuing investigation is being conducted by Drew M. Dorman, Robert B. Hanson, Jason Litow, and Kevin Gershfeld.

Ex-Deutsche Bank Analyst Banned Over Rating at Odds With Opinion

Analysts simply cannot express one view publicly and the opposite view privately.

Aspiriant Enters Agreement with the Glowacki Group

LA-Based Independent RIA is Second Firm to Join Aspiriant in Recent Months

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Husband Caught Up in Massive Scandal

Media sources report that Simmons has connections to Razak’s wife.

Daughters of late Wall Street tycoon say dad’s wife is ‘greedy’

With her husband on his deathbed, Brown allegedly attacked Kelly, who was pregnant, as well as Kimberly’s husband at the hospital, which made Kelly miss her father’s final moments, papers say.

FINRA Bars 2 Advisors Who Misled Clients into Hedge Fund That Tanked

Clients poured money into a hedge fund billed as a safe investment backed by a computer algorithm.

Former oil trader files whistleblower suit against Carlyle

The legal skirmish exposes some of the tensions on Wall Street as the commodity price plunge wrongfooted many traders.

Developments in Offshore Permanent Capital Vehicles

Global private financial wealth is expected to grow to US$222.1 trillion by 2019

Alan Grayson’s Double Life: Congressman and Hedge Fund Manager

Now he is also among the leading Democratic candidates for one of Florida’s United States Senate seats.

Helpful Policies To Address Office Romances This Valentine’s Day

Companies must be equipped to handle office romances by updating or implementing policies regarding sexual harassment and its reporting procedures, no fraternization, and potentially “Love” or “Cupid” Contracts.

What Are Boomer Parents Doing Regarding Inheritance Planning?

Interestingly, there is one item the majority of the parents apparently have in common: they are afraid of running out of money.

Morrison & Foerster Named Best Law Firm For Private Placements

The awards were based on information collected by the publication from institutional investors, borrowers, service providers, and private equity houses.

EU and US strike derivatives regulation deal

Officials from the European Commission and its US counterpart, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, confirmed on Wednesday they had reached an agreement.

K2 Intelligence Announces Los Angeles Outpost

K2 Intelligence now reports having 300 employees and other offices in Geneva, London, Madrid, New York and Tel Aviv.

Four Troutman Sanders Partners Recognized as BTI Client Service All-Stars

These lawyers are selected by corporate counsel based upon what they define as superior client service.

How Bernie Sanders's Supporters Would Punish Wall Street Bankers

Many of the Vermont senator's admirers want to see those who helped cause the financial crisis put in jail.

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