Managers of Wealth Americas

It’s official – Bank of America will close several branches in January 2025 as part of its transition to digital banking

Reasons behind Bank of America's branch closures in January 2025

Wells Fargo's regulatory burden eases further as CFPB terminates 2022 punishment

We view this news as a positive for Wells Fargo as it demonstrates progress of working with the company's regulators

Herald Investment Trust shareholders reject US hedge fund Saba Capital's board coup

He argued that Saba's proposals were rejected as their intended outcome was for Saba to end up managing Herald.

ABA Banking Journal’s annual compilation of challenges for a new year

Investigating what is ahead for banks across multiple topics.

EQB reports amended and restated credit agreement

The maturity date for the Restated Credit Facility is now December 30, 2027.

Finra orders Edward Jones, Osaic and Cambridge to repay $8.2m over fund fees

Finra's findings center around mutual fund sales charge waivers and fee rebates, which the regulatory body said Edward Jones, Osaic and Cambridge Investment Research did not return to customers over a period of years.

Wells Fargo says it’s quitting world’s largest climate-banking group

Financial companies have been under increasing pressure from Republican lawmakers, which have launched investigations and filed lawsuits related to the industry’s efforts to address climate change.

Treasury delays deadline for small businesses to file new form to avoid risk of fines for noncompliance

Businesses and owners that didn’t comply would potentially face civil penalties of up to $591 a day

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo sued for failing to prevent fraud on Zelle

The three banks named as defendants in the suit co-own Zelle, along with four other big US banks: Capital One, PNC Bank, Truist and US Bank.

Federal Reserve’s flip-flops risk undermining US exceptionalism

The central bank’s highly reactive policy approach of recent years amplifies financial volatility

A&O Shearman advises Andera Partners on strategic partnership with New York Life Investments and Candriam

The transaction remains subject to customary consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and regulatory approvals.

10 ways the U.S. Treasury central clearing rule impacts technology

By future proofing their technology platforms, financial services firms can turn a compliance mandate into a competitive advantage.

Keycorp and Scotiabank Receive Regulatory Approval to Complete Strategic Minority Investment

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve") approved the approximately 10% remaining investment by Scotiabank

Synapse partner banks hit with lawsuit over fund mismanagement

The four banks – Evolve, AMG National Trust, American Bank and Lineage – were sued Friday, after thousands of consumers were left without access to their funds post-Synapse collapse.

Former Chief Investment Officer Of Global Bond Investment Firm Charged With Over $600 Million Investment Adviser Fraud

Ken Leech, Former Chief Investment Officer of Western Asset Management, Charged With Fraudulent Scheme to Favor Certain Clients at the Expense of Others

US insurers to benefit from Nearmap peril models following approval in 27 jurisdictions

The models were completed in collaboration with Milliman Appleseed

Northstar Financial boss pleads guilty to money laundering

Lindberg bought Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services in 2018. A year later, Lindberg was accused of wire fraud in the US.

Archegos' Bill Hwang to be sentenced for massive US fraud

Collapse of Hwang's fund cost banks $10 billion

FinCEN warns banks about deepfake threat

Crooks are not just using deepfakes to circumvent ID authentication

CFTC Regulation 4.7 update: What you need to know

The amendment to Regulation 4.7 is a long-anticipated milestone that increases the financial thresholds for QEP eligibility

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