Managers of Wealth Americas

Government of Canada Selects TD Securities for First-Ever Issuance of Green Bonds

To support clients around the world transition to a low-carbon economy, TD Securities created the Sustainable Finance and Corporate Transitions Group.

US regulators urge financial firms to quickly ditch Libor rate benchmarks

"When a benchmark is mismatched like that, there’s a heck of an economic incentive to manipulate it," he warned.

Ex-Broker Who Defrauded Older Clients Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison

Matthes was also ordered to pay his victims restitution of $2.4 million. He had earlier pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud.

Bank regulators plot toughest capital rule for bitcoin

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, made up of regulators from the world's leading financial centres, proposed a twin approach to capital requirements for cryptoassets held by banks in its first bespoke rule for the nascent sector.

Family Offices Receive Increased Regulatory Scrutiny

Review of the family office exemption could be addressed in several ways.

Latham & Watkins Advises Aon in Agreements to Sell US Retirement Business and Aon Retiree Health Exchange Business

Multidisciplinary deal teams are advising on the transactions that provide further momentum on the path to close Aon’s pending combination with Willis Towers Watson.

US To Tighten Monitoring Of Foreign Crypto Investors In Concerns Over Tax Evasion

The proposal comes as more and more global concern is voiced over the possible tax gap between taxes owed and the taxes that are being paid on time.

Federal Reserve Board invites comment on proposed rule to govern funds transfers over FedNow

The FedNow Service is a new 24x7x365 service that will support instant payments in the United States and is expected to be available in 2023.

Banker Flew Jet to U.K. and Found Cops Waiting With U.S. Charges

Peter Weinzierl wanted by U.S. on money laundering allegations

LIBOR Cessation: Investment Managers Look to the Future

It isn’t controversial to suggest the transition away from LIBOR will have a significant impact on operational workflows.

A key US watchdog wants officials to set up a ‘regulatory perimeter’ for cryptocurrencies

Officials around the world worry that the crypto boom is sucking in amateur traders who could get badly burned.

Americans Abroad Feel Neglected by U.S. Government and Overburdened by Taxes

The majority of ex-pats (69%) object to the US’s strict citizenship-based taxation rule, which requires US citizens to pay taxes on their worldwide income no matter where they live or work.

Walkers Acts on IFLR America's Restructuring Deal of the Year 2021

Walkers Cayman and Bermuda offices advised McDermott International group on all Cayman and Bermudan law aspects of its 2020 restructuring

President Biden Brings Another Bazooka

The package implies annual budget deficits of $1.3 trillion per annum up to 2030, wealth taxes notwithstanding.

Green still the colour of money

The emissions revolution that rocked Exxon Mobil is also stirring up California

Bank Julius Baer Admits Laundering Over $36 Million in Bribes in FIFA Case

Swiss Bank Agrees to Pay More than $79 Million in Penalties in Deferred Prosecution Agreement

Ex-Swiss Banker's Sanction in Brazilian Graft Upheld

Dozens of companies admitted paying bribes to politicians and officials to win contracts with Petrobras.

Chubb Rule of Law Fund Expands Support for Projects that Advance Racial Justice

Awards $1.1 Million to Fund Projects to Combat Inequities in Policing and Criminal Justice System

Clyde & Co to open in Vancouver through merger

The team works with both domestic and London market insurers.

Latham & Watkins Advises Ares Management Corporation in Acquisition of Black Creek Group

A multidisciplinary team represented the global alternative investment manager in the agreement.

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