Managers of Wealth Americas

Raymond James Discloses Results of 2015 Annual Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test

Raymond James Financial, Inc. today disclosed certain results of its 2015 stress test

Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against China Finance Online

This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws

SEC Goes After Wealth Firm That Hindered CCO

The SEC has barred a former advice-firm president from holding supervisory powers for 12 months

State-Sponsored Data Attacks Raise Liability Questions

Many questions remain on how to share the responsibilities and liabilities that come to companies that suffer state-sponsored cyberattacks.

Fast-Track Green Card Program Swells With New Interest

Wealthy investors from Brazil, Russia and Vietnam are eager to get a foothold in U.S.

U.S. SEC, JPMorgan in Talks to Settle Probe Regarding Product Steering - WSJ

JPMorgan Chase & Co is in talks with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle a probe by the agency

Edward Jones Reviews Mutual Fund Fees Charged to Customers

Jones is not the first brokerage firm to be double checking its mutual fund fee practices

The Many Roles of Annuities

Annuities initially were developed by insurance companies to help protect people from outliving their money in retirement.

J.P. Morgan, SEC in Settlement Talks Over Product Steering

J.P. Morgan, other banks have faced more scrutiny on conflicts policies from OCC

Finra Scrutinizing Mutual Fund Overcharges

Finra's review involves overcharges paid by charities and retirement accounts that invested in funds sold by brokerages,

U.S. hedge fund under probe for alleged illegal options trading

The American firm is accused of having illegally installed its algorithm trading program on a server

International Real Estate Lawyer Joins Sidley

He will continue his focus on structured finance, complex joint ventures and cross-border transactions in both the United States and Asia.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Madoff Trustee's Appeal Over $4 Billion Recovery

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left intact a court ruling that could prevent victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme

Why Too-Big-to-Fail Doesn't Fit for Funds: Global Regulator

Bank-style oversight is a poor fit for the asset management industry and regulators should not overreach

New Reporting Requirement for Foreign Assets

Failure to file by June 30 deadline could result in $25,000 penalty

Only One Week Remains to File Foreign Bank Account Reports

Significant penalties may be imposed for failure to file a complete and accurate FBAR on or before the June 30 due date. There are no extensions for filing.

SEC Charges 36 Firms for Fraudulent Municipal Bond Offerings

Cases Are First Against Underwriters in Muni-Bond Disclosure Initiative

Investors Play the Confidence Game in Trusting Central Banks

Mr. Koesterich said faith in the Fed may be more justified than faith in Europe’s ability to resolve its problems with Greece.

US court issues show-cause notice to Sahara in $350 million lawsuit

Looking into the suit, the court has now passed an 'order to show cause'

Disgraced trader asks judge for a $50M refund

Rajaratnam is asking that five counts of his conviction be vacated

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