Managers of Wealth Americas

Divorce and Money: Six Costly Mistakes

From overlooking assets to seeking revenge, here are financial pitfalls to avoid

U.S. Appeals Court Appears Receptive to Bond Trader's Fraud Appeal

Litvak, 40, was sentenced to two years in prison following his March 2014 conviction by a federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut

Hedge-Fund Manager’s Credibility Questioned in Russian Laundering Case

Defendant Denis Katsyv’s court filing takes aim at William Browder’s allegations

Dov Charney Files Two Lawsuits Accusing American Apparel and Hedge Fund for Defamation

In more legal shots fired in the ongoing battle over control of American Apparel, the dismissed clothing company’s founder has filed two lawsuits in less than one week

BlackRock says regulators misunderstand securities lending risks

The Financial Stability Oversight Council, a body of U.S. regulators chaired by Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, has been particularly focused on how the sector operates.

FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $2 Million for Short Interest Reporting and Short Sale Rule Violations

FINRA also found that the firm's supervisory system was not reasonably designed to detect and prevent such violations.

Former Credit Suisse Private Bankers Barred from Banking Industry

The Federal Reserve Board is barring five former private bankers and senior managers of Credit Suisse, AG, Zurich, Switzerland from employment in the banking industry.

UBS must pay $200,000 to Puerto Rico fund investor

Over 20 years, the funds provided excellent returns

Bank employee accused of using her job to stalk ex-boyfriend

It's hard enough in this day and age to keep your credit card information safe, but imagine if a bank employee was using your credit card to track your every move.

Nomura, RBS conducted ‘enormous’ deception over risky financial product: U.S. judge

Nomura Holdings Inc. and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. may face $500 million in damages for what a judge called an “enormous” deception in the sale of defective mortgage-backed securities

Slow financial start for US law firms in 2015

Large law firms had a slow start to 2015 with modest revenue growth

Wall Street Regulator FINRA Toughens Its Sanctions Guidelines

The new guidelines by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority call for possibly expelling firms or barring individuals who commit fraud

U.S. Set to Rip Up UBS Libor Accord, Seek Conviction

The move by the U.S. would be a first for the industry, making good on a March threat by a senior Justice Department official to revoke such agreements and putting banks on notice that these accords can be unwound if misconduct continues.

Boutique law firm wins top dealmaker award

"These recognitions are a testament to our belief that blue chip lawyers working as a team, executing well and providing clients personal attention is a timeless and winning formula," said founding partner

Northern Trust Experts Take up Senior Committee Roles Supporting Principles for Responsible Investment

Appointments Underline Expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance Investing

ClearPath Wealth Management manager used client’s money to buy waterfront home

The filing claims Churchville “caused at least $11 million in losses to the Funds they advised and controlled

Court revives two investment suits against CalPERS

In a case with racial overtones and ties to the CalPERS bribery scandal, an appeals court Friday revived two lawsuits targeting the pension fund’s refusal to invest $100 million with a private equity firm

'American Lawyer 100 law firm' boosts Tax and Wealth Planning team

She regularly advises executors and fiduciaries. She also served as lead attorney for a trustee in a multi-million dollar trust litigation.

Ex-CEO Of American Apparel Inc Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Investor

He alleged that Standard General has hired Jones Day, an outside law firm, for millions of dollars

International law firm Further Strengthens Funds and Derivatives team

The international law firm has further strengthened its expertise in private investment funds and complicated derivatives transactions

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