Managers of Wealth - Americas https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:00:59 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ https://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP Race for Relevance Fuels M&A in Asset and Wealth Management News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65072/race-for-relevance-fuels-mampampa-in-asset-and-wealth-management The most fragmented sector of financial services is likely to see the number of firms fall by 20% over the next five years. Wealth and Asset Management Americana Partners Expands Into Nashville With Acquisition of Goodpasture Gray News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65076/americana-partners-expands-into-nashville-with-acquisition-of-goodpasture-gray $11.5* Billion Texas-Based Wealth Management Firm Continues Growing Footprint Beyond Texas, Tapping Sports & Entertainment Market Wealth and Asset Management Fairway Wealth Management Named to Forbes 2025 Top RIA Firms List News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65057/fairway-wealth-management-named-to-forbes-2025-top-ria-firms-list This is the firm’s third consecutive year on this list. Wealth and Asset Management Mercer Advisors Adds Singer Burke to its Ultra-High-Net-Worth Regis Group, and Launches Practice to Serve Entertainment and Creative Professionals News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65060/mercer-advisors-adds-singer-burke-to-its-ultra-high-net-worth-regis-group-and-launches-practice-to-serve-entertainment-and-creative-professionals Los Angeles-based firm brings 50-year legacy of serving clients in prestigious roles within entertainment, media and business leadership Wealth and Asset Management UBS Advisor Team Wise River Advisors Named to Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65061/ubs-advisor-team-wise-river-advisors-named-to-barronamprsquos-top-250-private-wealth-management-teams They have demonstrated the knowledge and proficiency to help manage the investment, business, passion and legacy needs of sophisticated, ultra-high net worth clients and their families. Wealth and Asset Management Canada's Dawson Partners pushes into EMEA private wealth News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65064/canadaamp039s-dawson-partners-pushes-into-emea-private-wealth The Toronto and London based-Dawson Partners, which specialises in secondaries, has hired Pimco's former head of UK wealth sales and is preparing an evergreen fund for the region. Wealth and Asset Management Captrust Launches Executive-Level Health Service with Cleveland Clinic News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65069/captrust-launches-executive-level-health-service-with-cleveland-clinic Captrust’s new program pairs wealth clients with a wellness consultant to see them through an extensive, multi-day health screening. Wealth and Asset Management Will investors continue to look through the US government shutdown? News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65044/will-investors-continue-to-look-through-the-us-government-shutdown The indifferent market response to the government shutdown is in line with historical experiences. Wealth and Asset Management Focus Financial Partners Network Firm Badgley Phelps Expands with Acquisition of Marshall & Sullivan News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65045/focus-financial-partners-network-firm-badgley-phelps-expands-with-acquisition-of-marshall-ampamp-sullivan They specialize in managing portfolios containing individual equities, fixed-income securities, and alternatives. Wealth and Asset Management Blackstone and Lunate Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in GCC Logistics News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65047/blackstone-and-lunate-announce-strategic-partnership-to-invest-in-gcc-logistics Partnership to create GLIDE, a platform targeting US$5 billion of high-quality warehouses across the GCC Wealth and Asset Management UBS Florida International Adds Gustavo and Leon Ciobataru in Miami News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65073/ubs-florida-international-adds-gustavo-and-leon-ciobataru-in-miami Both will be based in the bank's offices located in downtown Miami and will report to Catherine Lapadula, managing director/market executive of UBS Florida International People Moves UBS Florida International Adds Gustavo and Leon Ciobataru in Miami News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65074/ubs-florida-international-adds-gustavo-and-leon-ciobataru-in-miami Both will be based in the bank's offices located in downtown Miami and will report to Catherine Lapadula, managing director/market executive of UBS Florida International People Moves BNY Investments names new global distribution head News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65075/bny-investments-names-new-global-distribution-head The sales head for BNY's multi-boutique joins from American Century Investments and will be based in New York. People Moves Northern Trust Asset Management Adds Long/Short Equity Expertise News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65078/northern-trust-asset-management-adds-longshort-equity-expertise Slava Malkin joins as senior portfolio manager to bolster tax-advantaged strategies People Moves Truist appoints new leadership for Truist Wealth and Premier teams in Texas News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65058/truist-appoints-new-leadership-for-truist-wealth-and-premier-teams-in-texas Truist Wealth names Joe Levi North Texas Regional Managing Director, hires Erik Carrington as Houston and Central Texas Regional Managing Director People Moves SEI Appoints Chief Revenue Officer for U.S. Private Banking Business News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65059/sei-appoints-chief-revenue-officer-for-us-private-banking-business Ecosystem of Capabilities and Focus on Business Expansion to Drive Strategic Growth People Moves Franklin Templeton adds new face to global equity income fund News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65068/franklin-templeton-adds-new-face-to-global-equity-income-fund Colin Lee has joined Peter Sartori and Warren Pustam on their Global Leaders fund. People Moves Provident Bank appoints Annamaria Vitelli as CGO, Beacon Trust News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65070/provident-bank-appoints-annamaria-vitelli-as-cgo-beacon-trust Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President, Head of Hawthorn at PNC Private Bank. People Moves Truist appoints new leadership for Truist Wealth and Premier teams in Texas News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65054/truist-appoints-new-leadership-for-truist-wealth-and-premier-teams-in-texas Truist Wealth names Joe Levi North Texas Regional Managing Director, hires Erik Carrington as Houston and Central Texas Regional Managing Director People Moves Sun Life announces the appointment of Tom Murphy as President, Sun Life Asset Management News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65055/sun-life-announces-the-appointment-of-tom-murphy-as-president-sun-life-asset-management Company brings all asset management businesses together under one pillar People Moves Monzo to consider reapplying for US banking licence - FT News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65037/monzo-to-consider-reapplying-for-us-banking-licence-ft UK-based neobank Monzo is reportedly set to resume its effort to break into the US banking sector. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Teenage Fraud Steals More Than 650K From Dozens Of Investors News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65043/teenage-fraud-steals-more-than-650k-from-dozens-of-investors Authorities have not named the broker or the firm whose identity he misused. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Compliance Experts Warn Shutdown Could Trip Up New RIA Registrations News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65028/compliance-experts-warn-shutdown-could-trip-up-new-ria-registrations Approval filings for new registrants are unlikely to be reviewed when the federal government is not funded, and the backlog will get worse the longer the shutdown lasts. Legal, Regulation & Compliance 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 Main Capital Partners successfully closes €300 million single-asset continuation fund to establish a leading Pan-European GovTech player News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65062/main-capital-partners-successfully-closes-ampeuro300-million-single-asset-continuation-fund-to-establish-a-leading-pan-european-govtech-player The first step of the internationalization is the anticipated combination with Documaster FinTech S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as investors focus on AMD-OpenAI deal News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65040/sampampp-500-nasdaq-rise-as-investors-focus-on-amd-openai-deal AI-linked firms advanced: Palantir Technologies (PLTR.O), opens new tab jumped 5%, while Oracle (ORCL.N), opens new tab gained 2.3%. FinTech Agentic AI in wealth management News Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65041/agentic-ai-in-wealth-management What advisors can do now FinTech Envestnet Unveils Most-Used AI Insights: Opportunity-Driven Alerts Lead as Interest in Tax Strategies Grows News Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65027/envestnet-unveils-most-used-ai-insights-opportunity-driven-alerts-lead-as-interest-in-tax-strategies-grows Adaptive WealthTech Leader's Q2 Infrastructure Data Highlights Advisor Priorities, Validated by New Research1 On Client Expectations FinTech 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 Obsidian Planning Solutions News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65077/obsidian-planning-solutions The acquisition would bolster Merit's expertise in business succession planning and enhance Obsidian’s operational scale. Alternative Investments Elevation Point Selects Vestmark for Comprehensive Portfolio Management and Trading Solutions News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65063/elevation-point-selects-vestmark-for-comprehensive-portfolio-management-and-trading-solutions Elevation Point to leverage Vestmark’s SMA and UMA platforms, Advisor as Portfolio Manager capabilities, and tax management services, among other industry-leading technology solutions. Alternative Investments State Street Investment Management Enhances Its Low-Cost State Street® SPDR® Portfolio ETF™ Suite News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65065/state-street-investment-management-enhances-its-low-cost-state-streetampreg-spdrampreg-portfolio-etfamptrade-suite Launch of State Street® SPDR® Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU) Provides Investors with Low-Cost Access to Treasurys that Mature in a Year or Less Alternative Investments State Street Investment Management Enhances Its Low-Cost State Street SPDR Portfolio ETF Suite News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65066/state-street-investment-management-enhances-its-low-cost-state-street-spdr-portfolio-etf-suite Launch of State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF Provides Investors with Low-Cost Access to Treasurys that Mature in a Year or Less Alternative Investments Fidelis Capital: Focusing on Returns Net of Fees, Taxes and Inflation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65067/fidelis-capital-focusing-on-returns-net-of-fees-taxes-and-inflation Why the firm often eschews working with third-party asset managers on fixed-income and equity investments. Alternative Investments Systematic hedge funds hit with daily losses in October, says Goldman Sachs News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65051/systematic-hedge-funds-hit-with-daily-losses-in-october-says-goldman-sachs Losses stemmed from crowded trades and a sell-off where funds, seeking to curtail losses, rushed to dump bets simultaneously. Alternative Investments Cetera Snags $1.1B Commonwealth Team News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65052/cetera-snags-11b-commonwealth-team King Financial Network will join Cetera’s Summit Financial channel partly due to the broker/dealer adding Fidelity custodial services as an option. Alternative Investments Citizens Financial Group (CFG): Evaluating If Shares Remain Undervalued After Recent Momentum News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65034/citizens-financial-group-cfg-evaluating-if-shares-remain-undervalued-after-recent-momentum CFG’s latest boost adds to a solid stretch, as momentum has built notably throughout 2024. Alternative Investments Truist Securities raises Genmab stock price target to $49 on Merus acquisition News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65035/truist-securities-raises-genmab-stock-price-target-to-49-on-merus-acquisition Truist Securities views petosemtamab as a potential blockbuster asset that could provide a significant offset to the expected future decline in Darzalex royalties for Genmab. Alternative Investments PNC Investments to Rebrand as PNC Wealth Management News Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65036/pnc-investments-to-rebrand-as-pnc-wealth-management New name reflects the business' broader scope of solutions and focus on advisory Alternative Investments Citigroup taps Barclays, Nordea executives to head Nordic investment banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65046/citigroup-taps-barclays-nordea-executives-to-head-nordic-investment-banking The bankers each have nearly two decades of investment banking experience. Investment Banking Wells Fargo sees assets and execution as rerating drivers for Disney News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65053/wells-fargo-sees-assets-and-execution-as-rerating-drivers-for-disney On the company’s cruise business, Wells Fargo forecast capacity to grow 2.3 times by fiscal 2032, adding that the unit “should be ~9% of Disney’s operating income” by the end of the decade. Investment Banking 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 US shutdown could spark regional bank crisis says fintech CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65079/us-shutdown-could-spark-regional-bank-crisis-says-fintech-ceo The warning comes as the standoff between Republicans and Democrats continues in the US, leading to the prospect of further layoffs across banking regulators and watchdogs. Comment, Analysis & Research Investment Tax Management Is More Important Than Return, Cerulli Says News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65080/investment-tax-management-is-more-important-than-return-cerulli-says Parametric is a registered investment advisor that provides customizable investment strategies Comment, Analysis & Research State Street Issues 2025 Digital Assets Outlook: Institutions Double Down on Tokenization News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65081/state-street-issues-2025-digital-assets-outlook-institutions-double-down-on-tokenization Majority of institutional investors expect their digital asset exposure to double within three years, with over half anticipating 10–24% of investments to be tokenized by 2030. Comment, Analysis & Research New Report Reveals How The Ultra-Wealthy Will Travel In 2026 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65049/new-report-reveals-how-the-ultra-wealthy-will-travel-in-2026 Findings show that high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are no longer satisfied with luxury for its own sake. Instead, they are pursuing exotic encounters, slowing down, and finding meaning. Comment, Analysis & Research US financial services firms cut 46k people this year, and plan to hire...75 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65029/us-financial-services-firms-cut-46k-people-this-year-and-plan-to-hire75 Challenger, Gray and Christmas did not respond to a request to comment on how it arrived at these figures. Comment, Analysis & Research 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 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