Managers of Wealth Americas

SEC Proposal Widens Pool of Accredited Investors

New rule introduces knowledge-based criteria for investing in private markets

Governance amidst disruption - crisis management pointers for stakeholders in uncertain economic times

Needless to say, managers and investors alike may generally want to avoid taking advantage of the current market volatility for short-term gain.

Quarterly Commentary: Policies Provide Economic Life Support

The arc of global financial markets during the first quarter of 2020 corresponded with the unfolding realization that controlling the outbreak would require government-mandated shutdowns

American Enterprise Group Partners with SS&C to Transform Its Loan Operations

Life company lender selects Precision LM to support growing commercial mortgage portfolio

The Art Market Adjusts: Temporary relief for cultural institutions under the CARES Act

One such provision creates the Paycheck Protection Program, which makes loans, and, in some circumstances, provides loan forgiveness, to small businesses, including charitable organizations.

COVID-19 Update – CARES Act Provisions Affecting the Asset Management Industry

Loans may be made by current SBA-approved lenders and will be 100% guaranteed by the SBA.

In Extraordinary Times, Lawyers Need Creative Solutions

It takes creative problem solving and a nimble business culture to thrive in times like these.

Delaware Investments® Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. announces distributions

The Fund has implemented a managed distribution policy.

English Court of Appeal confirms power to order taking of evidence in support of New York Arbitration

The Appellant was seeking the court’s assistance in the form of an order against E, an English resident, for the taking of evidence in support of a New York seated Arbitration.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management seeks full ownership of Chinese JV

Deal would make it first foreign firm to own 100% stake in a Chinese fund manager

2020 merger review thresholds for Competition Act and Investment Canada Act

The applicable filing fee for pre-merger notifications increased effective April 1, 2020 and is now $75,055.68.

Economic Policies for the COVID-19 War

In a war, massive spending on armaments stimulates economic activity and special provisions ensure essential services. In this crisis, things are more complicated, but a common feature is an increased role for the public sector.

Regulators Respond To An Unprecedented Confluence Of Events

SS&C Advent is actively working with clients to help them deploy their own contingency plans and alleviate operational challenges.

3 Governance, Risk and Compliance Trends to Watch

Data privacy has become one of the top risk areas in 2020.

10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis

During the past week, two countries approved new cryptocurrency exchanges.

How has the Coronavirus shaped succession planning trends in Latin America?

Some of the subtler considerations around succession planning in light of the current economic situation is a founder’s desire to position a business strongly.

The CARES Act: Retirement and Other Employee Benefit Plan Changes

Plan amendments to reflect the early distribution of CRDs must be made no later than the close of the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2022

FATCA, 10 years on

Canadian financial firms must now provide complete tax data on their U.S. clients as the IRS tightens reporting rules

Money Laundering, Lawyers, and Escrow: The Case for Voluntary Due Diligence

The real value in the Committee’s investigation flowed, not from the sanctioning of lawyers, but in the identification of unresolved issues.

Hightower, Allworth Close Deals Amid Pandemic

Up until last year, Allworth was known as Hanson McClain Advisors after founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain.

Legal, Regulation & Compliance