Managers of Wealth - Americas https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:55:32 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ https://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP Osaic Secures 'Exclusive License' for Wealth.com's Family Office Suite News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65009/osaic-secures-amp039exclusive-licenseamp039-for-wealthcomamp039s-family-office-suite The partnership reflects rising demand for tech-based, scalable estate planning solutions for RIAs and other financial planning professionals. Wealth and Asset Management How to Break Into the Family Office Space News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65010/how-to-break-into-the-family-office-space The views presented here do not necessarily represent those of Advisor Perspectives. Wealth and Asset Management J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPST, JBND) Opens the Market News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65011/jp-morgan-asset-management-jpst-jbnd-opens-the-market J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and liquidity. Wealth and Asset Management Family offices step up governance and global reach in 2025, report reveals News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64996/family-offices-step-up-governance-and-global-reach-in-2025-report-reveals Industry professionals report increased compensation. Wealth and Asset Management Fintech Pioneer Bill Harris Launches Evergreen Wealth to Redefine Digital Wealth Management News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64999/fintech-pioneer-bill-harris-launches-evergreen-wealth-to-redefine-digital-wealth-management Technology-driven RIA blends fiduciary advisors with agentic AI, delivering hyper-personalized, tax-optimized Dynamic Portfolios designed to deliver higher after-tax performance Wealth and Asset Management Perigon Wealth Management Welcomes Gitterman Wealth Management News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65007/perigon-wealth-management-welcomes-gitterman-wealth-management The acquisition reflects Perigon's focus on partnering with firms whose values, culture and client-centric approach are consistent with its own Wealth and Asset Management Apollo Announces Launch of Apollo Sports Capital News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64986/apollo-announces-launch-of-apollo-sports-capital ASC names Al Tylis as CEO, Apollo Partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon as Co-Portfolio Managers, and Sam Porter as Chief Strategy Officer Wealth and Asset Management The rich have a wealth gap, too News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64987/the-rich-have-a-wealth-gap-too Why it matters: Yes, there's a wealth gap even among the rich, as the richest of them all keep gathering a higher percentage of overall wealth. Wealth and Asset Management TD Bank CEO outlines wealth management strategy following anti-money laundering fines News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64988/td-bank-ceo-outlines-wealth-management-strategy-following-anti-money-laundering-fines At the core of the plan is an emphasis on expanding high-margin, fee-driven businesses. Wealth and Asset Management Bernstein Private Wealth Management Named Financial Advisor Team of the Year at the 2025 Society for Trusts & Estate Practitioners Private Client Awards News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64970/bernstein-private-wealth-management-named-financial-advisor-team-of-the-year-at-the-2025-society-for-trusts-ampamp-estate-practitioners-private-client-awards Firm honored with this distinction for the second time Wealth and Asset Management Citi Reincorporates Ramón Pacios as Wealth Group Executive News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65012/citi-reincorporates-ramampoacuten-pacios-as-wealth-group-executive According to the post on the professional social network, Pacios, with more than 32 years of experience in the industry, “is a proven leader who has led national and international teams” People Moves Citi poaches BofA banker for vice chair of tech investment banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65013/citi-poaches-bofa-banker-for-vice-chair-of-tech-investment-banking Ric Spencer was global co-head of technology investment banking in BofA. People Moves Bank of America hired a new head of aerospace and defense banking from Deutsche Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65014/bank-of-america-hired-a-new-head-of-aerospace-and-defense-banking-from-deutsche-bank As deal flow increases, Bank of America has hired a veteran of the field to take the lead. People Moves Evercore Wealth Management Names Kait Oliveira as Managing Director, Portfolio Manager News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65015/evercore-wealth-management-names-kait-oliveira-as-managing-director-portfolio-manager She earlier worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a client advisor, an investment professional and an analyst. People Moves Brown Rudnick litigation co-chairs launch New York boutique News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65017/brown-rudnick-litigation-co-chairs-launch-new-york-boutique Michael Bowe and Lauren Tabaksblat launch firm focused on impact litigation with team of 13 People Moves US Bank appoints new president of Affluent Wealth Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64998/us-bank-appoints-new-president-of-affluent-wealth-management In the new capacity, Jodi Rolland will also serve as CEO for USBI and USBA. People Moves $7B RFG Advisory Hires Ed Swenson as President News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65002/7b-rfg-advisory-hires-ed-swenson-as-president The former head of RIA solutions at Osaic has landed at hybrid RIA platform RFG Advisory. People Moves CIBC names Freeborn, Traboulsi to head global investment banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65008/cibc-names-freeborn-traboulsi-to-head-global-investment-banking Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce appointed Mike Freeborn and Alfred Traboulsi co-heads of global corporate and investment banking. People Moves Crédit Agricole CIB Appoints Natacha Gallou to Head the Americas News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64985/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-appoints-natacha-gallou-to-head-the-americas The position is effective October 1, 2025. People Moves Mesirow appoints three new members to firm's Board of Directors News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64978/mesirow-appoints-three-new-members-to-firmamp039s-board-of-directors “We are delighted to welcome Jennifer, Mike, and Joe to the Board,” said Richard S. Price, Executive Chairman and CEO of Mesirow. People Moves Florida Former Advisor Pleads Guilty to Scamming Firms, Clients and Feds News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65018/florida-former-advisor-pleads-guilty-to-scamming-firms-clients-and-feds According to the DOJ accusations (and Eakes’ plea agreement), Eakes claimed to be a legitimate advisor with millions of dollars in managed assets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Charles Schwab describes claims in Merrill’s raiding suit as ‘rank speculation’ News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64989/charles-schwab-describes-claims-in-merrillamprsquos-raiding-suit-as-amplsquorank-speculationamprsquo Schwab says Merrill's suit lacks credible evidence and contains untrue allegations. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Government shutdown alarm sounds! The crisis U.S. stock investors dread most is looming. News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64993/government-shutdown-alarm-sounds-the-crisis-us-stock-investors-dread-most-is-looming Kevin Gordon, Senior Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, stated: 'The timing of this 'shutdown' is very poor because we were supposed to receive the employment report on Friday. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Klarna revels in one million US debit card sign ups News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64954/klarna-revels-in-one-million-us-debit-card-sign-ups The successful US launch has given the firm confidence to begin issuing cards in other markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Goldman Sachs & JPMorgan barely pay H1B holders $145k salaries on average News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64931/goldman-sachs-ampamp-jpmorgan-barely-pay-h1b-holders-145k-salaries-on-average Banks are some of the firms most likely to be impacted by this Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil’s Central Bank enters toughest phase of monetary tightening News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64932/brazilamprsquos-central-bank-enters-toughest-phase-of-monetary-tightening Monetary Policy Committee vows to keep Selic base rate at 15% for a prolonged period despite political and market pressure Legal, Regulation & Compliance US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64901/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-since-december The central bank’s cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Capital One sues FDIC for overcharge related to two bank failures News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64852/capital-one-sues-fdic-for-overcharge-related-to-two-bank-failures Capital One, based in McLean, Virginia, said the dispute is at an impasse, and a judge should declare that it does not owe the $149.2 million plus daily penalties for nonpayment. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bahamas-based fund adviser, firms agree to multimillion-dollar SEC settlement over fund misrepresentations News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64836/bahamas-based-fund-adviser-firms-agree-to-multimillion-dollar-sec-settlement-over-fund-misrepresentations Vukota Capital Management, VCM for short, is a New York limited liability company and unregistered investment adviser. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ABA’s Carney shares proposals for financial regulation reform News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64825/abaamprsquos-carney-shares-proposals-for-financial-regulation-reform Carney called for reforms to the FDIC’s resolution process Legal, Regulation & Compliance Nubank applies for US national bank charter News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65000/nubank-applies-for-us-national-bank-charter For the US push, the bank has recruited former acting Comptroller Brian brooks, and ex-treasury department executive Kelley Morrell to help grease the wheels of its application. FinTech U.S. Treasury pushes AML compliance into the AI era News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65001/us-treasury-pushes-aml-compliance-into-the-ai-era Technology, particularly artificial intelligence, plays a central role in this strategy. FinTech BofA Unveils AI-Driven Capital Markets Insights on CashPro® App News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64991/bofa-unveils-ai-driven-capital-markets-insights-on-cashproampreg-app C-Suite and Treasury Teams to Have Consolidated Capital Markets Knowledge In the Palm of Their Hand FinTech Digital Asset Adoption Accelerates Alongside Distributed Ledger Technology Implementation, Broadridge DLT in the Real World Study Finds News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64972/digital-asset-adoption-accelerates-alongside-distributed-ledger-technology-implementation-broadridge-dlt-in-the-real-world-study-finds The DLT in the Real World 2025 report provides a detailed look at where adoption is taking place FinTech Merck Selects Broadridge to Transform Treasury Operations with Real-Time Account Visibility News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64973/merck-selects-broadridge-to-transform-treasury-operations-with-real-time-account-visibility The comprehensive solution enables Merck to transform treasury operations with real-time, on-demand access to balance and transaction information of more than 400 accounts globally. FinTech FusionIQ Continues Building End-to-End Digital Wealth Management Platform With Latest Fintech Partnership News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64974/fusioniq-continues-building-end-to-end-digital-wealth-management-platform-with-latest-fintech-partnership Newest Partner, The Greens, Will Enhance FusionIQ Platform; Initial Pilot Will Be Launched With Prominent Credit Union FinTech Broadridge Successfully Delivers ISO 20022 Cash Messaging Capabilities for its Post-Trade Clients News Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64952/broadridge-successfully-delivers-iso-20022-cash-messaging-capabilities-for-its-post-trade-clients This positions clients well ahead of the November 2025 Swift Standard Release. FinTech Versabank Implements new Internally developed artificial intelligence capablities within core banking technology News Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64912/versabank-implements-new-internally-developed-artificial-intelligence-capablities-within-core-banking-technology New AI Capabilities Enable Real-Time Monitoring of Credit Asset Data, Further Mitigating Risk and Supporting the Bank's Efficiency FinTech FIS Redefines Banking Modernization With Client at the Core News Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64893/fis-redefines-banking-modernization-with-client-at-the-core FIS’ proprietary Bank Modernization Framework redefines how banks transform their technology stacks to drive business value and deliver superior customer experiences amid rising regulatory and IT cost pressure demands. FinTech Nubank to Continue Leveraging AI to Enhance Digital Financial Services in Latin America News Aggregation Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64855/nubank-to-continue-leveraging-ai-to-enhance-digital-financial-services-in-latin-america During a recent discussion, Young outlined how AI is not just a tool but a cornerstone for operational efficiency, customer-centric growth, and democratizing access to personalized finance. FinTech BMO Capital Raises Royal Bank of Canada (RY) PT to C$203 News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65019/bmo-capital-raises-royal-bank-of-canada-ry-pt-to-c203 Stronger trading revenue and improved Corporate & Investment Banking income also contributed to the outperformance, BMO observed. Alternative Investments Brookfield Wealth Solutions Signs First Reinsurance Agreement in Japan with Dai-ichi Frontier Life News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64997/brookfield-wealth-solutions-signs-first-reinsurance-agreement-in-japan-with-dai-ichi-frontier-life This agreement marks the first Japan-based reinsurance agreement for Brookfield Wealth Solutions after it established a representative office in Tokyo earlier this year. Alternative Investments Carlyle and BECON Investment Management Announce Strategic Distribution Partnership in Latin America and US Offshore Markets News Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65003/carlyle-and-becon-investment-management-announce-strategic-distribution-partnership-in-latin-america-and-us-offshore-markets The partnership aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative investments among qualified and high-net-worth investors in the region. Alternative Investments What Role Do Wealth Managers Play Amid Economic Uncertainty? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65004/what-role-do-wealth-managers-play-amid-economic-uncertainty Community banks that offer wealth management can play a notable role in easing customers’ anxiety amid economic and financial uncertainty. Alternative Investments Dynasty Financial Partners Closes $125 Million Credit Facility to Support Growth Initiatives and Ongoing Innovation News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64990/dynasty-financial-partners-closes-125-million-credit-facility-to-support-growth-initiatives-and-ongoing-innovation Commitments from UMB Bank, Flagstar, J.P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs Add to Dynasty’s Fortress Balance Sheet Position Alternative Investments More Seasoned Asset Managers Pivot to ETFs as Institutional Opportunities Thin Out News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64992/more-seasoned-asset-managers-pivot-to-etfs-as-institutional-opportunities-thin-out “It is the fastest growing part of the asset management business, so it’s hard to ignore,” says Westwood’s Brian Casey. Alternative Investments CAIS Expands Fund Menu as Private Markets Become a Core Pillar for Advisor Portfolios News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64994/cais-expands-fund-menu-as-private-markets-become-a-core-pillar-for-advisor-portfolios Ares Management, AQR, BlackRock, Blue Owl, Coller, Eldridge, Fortress Investment Group, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, Golub Capital, Kayne Anderson, Kennedy Lewis, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Eaton Vance, Nuveen, Veritas, and Vista Equity P Alternative Investments Active ETFs ‘coming of age’ to reshape asset management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64995/active-etfs-amplsquocoming-of-ageamprsquo-to-reshape-asset-management Leading managers have made growth in active ETF platforms a strategic priority. Alternative Investments As TCR nears advisors should see it as an opportunity, says Manulife’s Chilcott News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64983/as-tcr-nears-advisors-should-see-it-as-an-opportunity-says-manulifeamprsquos-chilcott The firm’s head of retail intermediary distribution talks with WP Alternative Investments Oxford Financial Group, Ltd.™ Partners with d1g1t to Elevate Reporting and Digital Experience for Ultra High Net Worth Clients News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64968/oxford-financial-group-ltdamptrade-partners-with-d1g1t-to-elevate-reporting-and-digital-experience-for-ultra-high-net-worth-clients Institutional-Grade Wealth Management Platform Enables Seamless Multi-Account Aggregation and Real-Time Analytics for Complex Portfolios Alternative Investments Goldman Sachs' most junior staff hate emails and phone calls News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65005/goldman-sachsamp039-most-junior-staff-hate-emails-and-phone-calls A recurring question in this survey since the tail end of the pandemic has asked these interns what their favourite form of communication is for work. Investment Banking Citi's Vis Raghavan says he's "cheap" when he hires, implies Citi MDs are lazy. 24-year-old ex-banker's nightmare sleep schedule News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64977/citiamp039s-vis-raghavan-says-heamp039s-ampquotcheapampquot-when-he-hires-implies-citi-mds-are-lazy-24-year-old-ex-bankeramp039s-nightmare-sleep-schedule Both agree that Raghavan is highly ambitious, that there are signs he's succeeding, and that Citi's incumbent bankers might find him a challenge Investment Banking Cetera Partners With Small Business Investment Bank Cornerstone News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64941/cetera-partners-with-small-business-investment-bank-cornerstone The broker/dealer’s partnership with Cornerstone Business Services is intended to bolster its advisors' small business planning and sales acumen. Investment Banking JPMorgan Leads Global Payments Market, Says Morgan Stanley After Executive Meeting News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64920/jpmorgan-leads-global-payments-market-says-morgan-stanley-after-executive-meeting The affirmation comes after Morgan Stanley met with Umar Farooq Investment Banking Bank of America to create up to 1,000 new jobs in Belfast News Aggregation Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64861/bank-of-america-to-create-up-to-1000-new-jobs-in-belfast The news of Bank of America's investment marks the company's first-ever operation in Northern Ireland Investment Banking Bank of America Upgrades Oracle (ORCL)’s Stock to Buy From Neutral News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64846/bank-of-america-upgrades-oracle-orclamprsquos-stock-to-buy-from-neutral The analyst also highlighted that although the profitability of AI workloads is a key debate, it remains clear that Oracle Corporation continues to capture share in the large and rapidly growing market for AI infrastructure. Investment Banking Bank of America to redeem €2 billion floating rate notes ahead of maturity News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64853/bank-of-america-to-redeem-ampeuro2-billion-floating-rate-notes-ahead-of-maturity The redemption will take place on September 22, 2025, with noteholders receiving the Optional Redemption Amount of €1,000 per €1,000 calculation amount Investment Banking JPMorgan Strategist Warns Fed Rate Cuts Won’t Revive U.S. Economy News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64795/jpmorgan-strategist-warns-fed-rate-cuts-wonamprsquot-revive-us-economy Lower rates reduce income for savers and create uncertainty by hinting at more cuts ahead, prompting businesses and households to delay decisions instead of borrowing and spending. Investment Banking Investment banks' graduate acceptance rates will soon hit 0.1% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64746/investment-banksamp039-graduate-acceptance-rates-will-soon-hit-01 New figures provided by banks to Financial News confirm the unfortunate trend. Investment Banking The US investment bank I work for has become completely dysfunctional News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64684/the-us-investment-bank-i-work-for-has-become-completely-dysfunctional I have also changed banks and learnt most are the same. Investment Banking What do Fed rate cuts mean for investors? News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64975/what-do-fed-rate-cuts-mean-for-investors A cooling US labor market gives room for the Fed to cut rates further, despite lingering inflation concerns. Comment, Analysis & Research Year-end priorities and a preview of 2026 News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64963/year-end-priorities-and-a-preview-of-2026 In this report, we highlight year-end action items and provide a preview of new retirement planning provisions that go into effect in the coming years. Comment, Analysis & Research World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64938/world-nears-quarter-million-crypto-millionaires-in-historic-wealth-boom This significant growth coincides with a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting US President and First Lady. Comment, Analysis & Research Ex-JPMorgan analyst loses $50m at Citadel, walks into new job. Bank of America's big fee News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64930/ex-jpmorgan-analyst-loses-50m-at-citadel-walks-into-new-job-bank-of-americaamp039s-big-fee Drawdown is hedge fund parlance for losing some of the capital you've been given to invest. Comment, Analysis & Research Lone dissent at Sept. FOMC vote seen as 'good sign' News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64917/lone-dissent-at-sept-fomc-vote-seen-as-amp039good-signamp039 The remaining 11 members — including Trump-appointed governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman Comment, Analysis & Research First Interstate CEO: Colorado ‘a better opportunity’ after PNC move News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64918/first-interstate-ceo-colorado-amplsquoa-better-opportunityamprsquo-after-pnc-move Jim Reuter – who spent 37 years at FirstBank, most recently as CEO – said PNC’s acquisition of the Colorado bank creates opportunities for other local lenders to snag customers and talent. Comment, Analysis & Research How Investors Are Reacting To Citizens Financial Rate Cut, New CFO, and Workforce Investment News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64922/how-investors-are-reacting-to-citizens-financial-rate-cut-new-cfo-and-workforce-investment Shaping the future with breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, and cutting-edge research Comment, Analysis & Research What Ultra-Wealthy Clients Really Want From Advisors News Aggregation Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64907/what-ultra-wealthy-clients-really-want-from-advisors Stop aspiring to sign these wealthy clients unless you can deliver that and more. Comment, Analysis & Research 100 years of customs duties: the eventful history of US trade News Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64899/100-years-of-customs-duties-the-eventful-history-of-us-trade Each tariff announcement triggers a chain reaction, shakes the markets and feeds economic uncertainty. Comment, Analysis & Research Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64902/schwab-says-branches-are-key-differentiator-despite-digital-growth Firm is hiring for new locations while BofA launches opportunities for veterans. Comment, Analysis & Research IRS Is About To Relax Tax Rules For Crypto Giants In the US News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65016/irs-is-about-to-relax-tax-rules-for-crypto-giants-in-the-us This new guidance responds to significant pushback from companies like MicroStrategy and Coinbase. Tax Facet Brings Tax Prep Services to Subscription Members News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64956/facet-brings-tax-prep-services-to-subscription-members Facet has white-labeled technology from april, an embedded year-round tax platform, to bring tax prep and tax filing capabilities to its flat-fee membership plans. Tax OECD warns tariffs will hit U.S. economic growth hard News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64933/oecd-warns-tariffs-will-hit-us-economic-growth-hard So far, the OECD said, many companies have absorbed much of the shock by taking hits to their profit margins and using up existing inventories. Tax Trump tariffs live updates: Brazil moves to retaliate against Trump tariffs; de minimis exemption ends News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64727/trump-tariffs-live-updates-brazil-moves-to-retaliate-against-trump-tariffs-de-minimis-exemption-ends The European Commission proposed on Thursday to withdraw all tariffs on imported US industrial goods in a bid to speed up the removal of US duties on European cars. Tax US-EU trade deal: 3 things to know News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64467/us-eu-trade-deal-3-things-to-know The deal lands just ahead of the U.S.-imposed August 1 tariff pause deadline Tax Trump ‘big beautiful’ bill gives top 1% biggest tax cuts in these states News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64245/trump-amplsquobig-beautifulamprsquo-bill-gives-top-1-biggest-tax-cuts-in-these-states Some households stand to get a much bigger tax benefit. Tax The eternal dilemma of how to tax the super-rich News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64180/the-eternal-dilemma-of-how-to-tax-the-super-rich It is becoming harder to keep wealthy nomads and ordinary voters happy Tax Grant Thornton West Coast leaders recognized in leading regional awards News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64119/grant-thornton-west-coast-leaders-recognized-in-leading-regional-awards “Each of them brings dedication, expertise and authenticity to their work and we’re proud to see them recognized by their peers and communities.” Tax Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 03, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63962/brazilamp039s-finance-minister-links-potential-iof-tax-tweak-to-financial-tax-overhaul The government last month hiked the IOF tax on some transactions to meet its fiscal targets, but the measure met with backlash and lawmakers signaled they could overturn it. Tax Tariffs, protectionism and geopolitical tensions: how US trade policy is reshaping the global order News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63906/tariffs-protectionism-and-geopolitical-tensions-how-us-trade-policy-is-reshaping-the-global-order Trump’s aggressive policy-making is playing into the hands of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Frédéric Koller continued. Tax Brazil’s Lending Growth Slows Amid High Rates News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65006/brazilamprsquos-lending-growth-slows-amid-high-rates Credit expansion cools as interest rates impact Latin America's largest economy Retail Banking BBVA expands instant payments to inbound cross-border transfers from outside the eurozone News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64889/bbva-expands-instant-payments-to-inbound-cross-border-transfers-from-outside-the-eurozone BBVA has launched a new service that enables financial institutions outside Europe to send payments to Spain in just seconds, at any time of day and on any day of the year. Retail Banking Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Bank of New York Mellon, Truist Financial and Northern Trust News Aggregation Team Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64863/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-bank-of-new-york-mellon-truist-financial-and-northern-trust This, along with modest economic growth, will lead to a slight rise in loan demand. Retail Banking Small Business Checkpoint: A case of the hiring hiccups News Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64650/small-business-checkpoint-a-case-of-the-hiring-hiccups Overall small business hiring fell for the third consecutive month in July as cost pressures and business uncertainty increased. Retail Banking Aqua Finance and Wells Fargo Inventory Finance Announce Retail Financing Program News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64641/aqua-finance-and-wells-fargo-inventory-finance-announce-retail-financing-program Streamlines options for dealers by integrating retail financial services, provided by Aqua, and floor planning financing provided by Inventory Finance Retail Banking RBC and BMO explore $2bn sale of Moneris payments business - Reuters News Aggregation Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64623/rbc-and-bmo-explore-2bn-sale-of-moneris-payments-business-reuters Banks have shed their payments operations in recent years; last month another Canadian lender, TD, agreed to offload part of its merchant processing business to Fiserv. Retail Banking Scotiabank integrates with Nova Credit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64586/scotiabank-integrates-with-nova-credit Scotiabank was the first Canadian bank to partner with Nova Credit in 2023 and is now the first to embed this capability directly into its digital credit card application process. Retail Banking First Financial expands US footprint with $142m BankFinancial acquisition News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64581/first-financial-expands-us-footprint-with-142m-bankfinancial-acquisition The deal follows First Financial's recent agreement in June to acquire Northeast Ohio-based Westfield Bank for $325 million. Retail Banking Western Union to acquire Intermex News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64566/western-union-to-acquire-intermex This acquisition strengthens Western Union’s retail offering in the U.S. Retail Banking U.S Bank Marks 25 Years in Europe With Spotlight on Irish Origins, Innovation and Community Leadership News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64484/us-bank-marks-25-years-in-europe-with-spotlight-on-irish-origins-innovation-and-community-leadership This marked the first step in what would become a decades long commitment to Ireland as a hub for talent, technology and transformation. Retail Banking HSBC Joins Wall Street-Led Exodus From Net-Zero Alliance News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64319/hsbc-joins-wall-street-led-exodus-from-net-zero-alliance HSBC’s exit comes on the heels of a trend where several major Wall Street banks are stepping back from climate initiatives. Planet SOS Latin American banking is reinventing itself with a focus on sustainability News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64136/latin-american-banking-is-reinventing-itself-with-a-focus-on-sustainability One of the areas where Latin American banking has made the most progress has been in the development of Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems (ESRMS). Planet SOS Banks boost fossil fuel financing for the first time since 2021 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64092/banks-boost-fossil-fuel-financing-for-the-first-time-since-2021 JP Morgan Chase remains the largest fossil fuel financier in the world for yet another year Planet SOS The beginning of climate change pushback? News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63748/the-beginning-of-climate-change-pushback Ultimately, implementation will be the defining factor on the lasting impacts of Trump’s policy agenda. Planet SOS Canada Banks Keep Climate Pledges as Rival RBC Drops Targets News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63753/canada-banks-keep-climate-pledges-as-rival-rbc-drops-targets Canada’s biggest bank abandoned its pledge on that front in its latest sustainability report, pointing to changes to the country’s Competition Act that restrict the kinds of environmental claims firms can make. Planet SOS Streamlining ESG due diligence and reporting for leading UK private equity firm News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63494/streamlining-esg-due-diligence-and-reporting-for-leading-uk-private-equity-firm They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels. Planet SOS ESG support at record low with investors News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63120/esg-support-at-record-low-with-investors Only two out of 73 shareholder resolutions on climate change and ESG received enough shareholder support to pass. Planet SOS Trump’s climate policy and its impact on investments News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62895/trumpamprsquos-climate-policy-and-its-impact-on-investments In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years. Planet SOS Can clarity from regulators, ratings help investors grasp ESG? News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62480/can-clarity-from-regulators-ratings-help-investors-grasp-esg OSC study reveals ESG impact on investor decisions, highlights lack of clarity Planet SOS BBVA CIB reinforces its commitment to Brazil as a key driver in its expansion and leadership in sustainability News Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/62122/bbva-cib-reinforces-its-commitment-to-brazil-as-a-key-driver-in-its-expansion-and-leadership-in-sustainability This team already serves more than 50 clients and has participated in major transactions such as the bond issues of Nexa Planet SOS