Managers of Wealth Americas

FATCA: A new era of financial transparency

The IRS's powerful new tool chips away at bank secrecy.

Fiscal cliff deal would hit the rich - but it could have been worse

The rich would see a much bigger tax bill under the fiscal cliff deal, but even they will get some nice breaks.

Porsche wins dismissal of $1bn hedge fund lawsuit

Porsche has won the dismissal of a lawsuit by 26 hedge funds that accused the German car maker of causing more than $1bn of losses by cornering the market in Volkswagen shares.

Indian-origin hedge fund manager indicted in insider trading

He was released on a $5 million bail after he appeared in Manhattan federal court for an initial hearing last month.

Court tosses $203M Wells Fargo payment to customers

Before April 2001, Wells Fargo posted customer debit card purchases to their bank accounts in order of lowest charge to highest, which minimized the number of overdrafts, according to the ruling.

US to reach debt limit on New Years Eve

In a letter Wednesday to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Geithner said the treasury would take "extraordinary measures" to postpone the day the US could default on its liabilities, but could not say how long it had.

Wells Fargo Shells $60M in Bias Case

Deposited into an escrow account last week, this fund size was calculated following an internal review of loans offered to minority borrowers.

Peter Madoff Gets 10 Years for Aiding Brother’s Ponzi Scheme

“Peter Madoff’s role was not at all passive,” the judge said.

UBS Willow Management Sued by Investor Over CDS Strategy

A credit-default swap is a contract that requires one party to pay another for the face value of a bond if the issuer defaults.

BNP Paribas Securities Services unveils FATCA service for asset managers

Under FATCA, non-US financial institutions will be required to report information about financial accounts held by US taxpayers, or held by foreign entities in which US taxpayers hold a substantial ownership interest.

UBS brokers to U.S. clients: Libor isn't our fault

"Many of you have asked me what I will say to clients, prospects, recruits, family and friends who ask about the Libor settlement and its impact on me and WMA," wrote Bob Mulholland, head of wealth management and investment solutions at UBS Weal

SEC charges managers for Claymore fund collapse

An SEC investigation found that the Fiduciary/Claymore Dynamic Equity Fund attempted two strategies to enhance returns.

Morgan Stanley Banker Who Pulled Pen Knife on Cab Driver in Dispute Over Pay

However, he was fired about two weeks prior to the ruling for breaching Morgan Stanley's code of conduct, the Wall Street Journal reported.

UBS fined £940m for rigging Libor, fraud and paying bribes

UBS Board of Directors authorizes settlements of LIBOR-related claims with US and UK authorities; Swiss regulator to issue order

Gibson Dunn advises UBS on Libor settlements

City disputes head Philip Rocher led the firm’s team on the UK side, advising the Swiss bank on matters including discussions with the FSA.

Morgan Stanley to pay fine over improprieties in Facebook IPO run-up

The investment bank was the lead underwriter for the IPO and had been accused of improper influence between its bankers and research analysts who cover Facebook.

U.S. Secret Service Bans Certain Gold and Silver Coins On eBay

Email was sent to affected sellers when the systematic removals began.

Former Wells Fargo banker indicted in insider-trading scheme

A federal indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court charged nine defendants in Charlotte and elsewhere with insider trading and money laundering, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

KPMG 2012 Revenues Reach US$23 Billion

The growth in Advisory and Tax underlines the strength of client demand for professional services

Hedge Fund Manager to Pay $44 Million for Illegal Trading in Chinese Bank Stocks

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the manager of two New York-based hedge funds with conducting a pair of trading schemes involving Chinese bank stocks and making $16.7 million in illicit profits.

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