Managers of Wealth - Americas https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:44:25 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ https://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP How the Biggest Wealth Shift Ever Could Change Your Financial Future News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65798/how-the-biggest-wealth-shift-ever-could-change-your-financial-future It will influence retirement, investments, and tax strategies for decades. Here's how to prepare, whether you're leaving an inheritance or receiving one. Wealth and Asset Management Nour Private Wealth enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Goodwood Français News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65800/nour-private-wealth-enters-into-a-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-goodwood-franampccedilais This planned partnership reflects our commitment to providing thoughtful, comprehensive, and tailored wealth management solutions, supported by a culture of care, discretion, and continuity across generations. Wealth and Asset Management Aurum Capital unveils AI-driven quantitative wealth advisory platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65801/aurum-capital-unveils-ai-driven-quantitative-wealth-advisory-platform The platform is designed to assist investors with wealth management through data analysis and tailored portfolio strategies. Wealth and Asset Management Carson Group Fully Acquires $395M Carson Wealth Minnesota Location News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65808/carson-group-fully-acquires-395m-carson-wealth-minnesota-location Moving to full ownership just made sense for where we are and where we want to go Wealth and Asset Management Bank of America advisers get green light for bitcoin News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65781/bank-of-america-advisers-get-green-light-for-bitcoin Bank of America has allowed its 15,000 advisers to consider bitcoin ETF allocations for its wealth management clients for the first time this month. Wealth and Asset Management SimCorp and MSCI expand collaboration to streamline investment managers’ access to private market data News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65783/simcorp-and-msci-expand-collaboration-to-streamline-investment-managersamprsquo-access-to-private-market-data Buy-side firms using SimCorp One will gain access to MSCI’s managed data collection service and industry-leading private capital datasets - empowering SimCorp clients with actionable data, intelligence and operational efficiency. Wealth and Asset Management UBS Advisor Team Hollenbaugh Rukeyser Safro & Williams Ranked #4 on Forbes America’s Top Private Wealth Management Teams List News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65787/ubs-advisor-team-hollenbaugh-rukeyser-safro-ampamp-williams-ranked-4-on-forbes-americaamprsquos-top-private-wealth-management-teams-list The team ranked #4 nationally, making it the highest ranked UBS team on the list and marking the third consecutive year that the team has been named to the list. Wealth and Asset Management JPMorgan abandons proxy advisers and turns to AI News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65790/jpmorgan-abandons-proxy-advisers-and-turns-to-ai The decision applies immediately and comes as regulatory scrutiny increases around the proxy advisory sector. Wealth and Asset Management Apex and Allfunds partner on offshore investment access News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65791/apex-and-allfunds-partner-on-offshore-investment-access The partnership will establish a technical link between the Allfunds platform and Apex’s AscendOS system. Wealth and Asset Management Battistelli Holland Wealth Management Group of Stifel named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for third consecutive year News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65792/battistelli-holland-wealth-management-group-of-stifel-named-to-forbesamprsquo-best-in-state-wealth-management-teams-list-for-third-consecutive-year The team has more than six decades of investment industry experience and believes that clients should have financial advisors in their corner who truly understand their needs and offer a personalized approach to investing. Wealth and Asset Management SEI Appoints Jeff Benfield as Chief Product Officer News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65797/sei-appoints-jeff-benfield-as-chief-product-officer Centralized Product Development Accelerates Enterprise Innovation and Delivery People Moves Lockton Re appoints Robert Bisset CEO, North America News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65805/lockton-re-appoints-robert-bisset-ceo-north-america They take up their new posts February 1. People Moves Choreo hires Edelman alum as wealth head News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65782/choreo-hires-edelman-alum-as-wealth-head Erik Merkau is the third Edelman executive in the last year to decamp for Illinois-based Choreo. People Moves Tokio Marine Highland hires Oral as COO News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65784/tokio-marine-highland-hires-oral-as-coo Previously, he was chief information officer at CNA for nine years and held senior positions at Bank of America and ABN AMRO. People Moves Independent Wealth Management Firm, Sentinel Trust Company, LBA Announces the Promotion of Five Senior Officers News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65786/independent-wealth-management-firm-sentinel-trust-company-lba-announces-the-promotion-of-five-senior-officers The company focuses on delivering personal attention to each family to meet their distinctive needs and complex challenges. People Moves UBS Team With $660 Million Joins RBC in Los Angeles News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65788/ubs-team-with-660-million-joins-rbc-in-los-angeles They are joined by support staff Misty Escobedo, Bahraam Foroughi and Michael Lerian. People Moves BlackRock names new international CIO for fundamental equities News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65793/blackrock-names-new-international-cio-for-fundamental-equities The unit will have a new 'dual CIO' arrangement spanning UK and US offices. People Moves Merrill Team With $1.8 Billion Jumps to Wells Fargo FiNet on Long Island News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65794/merrill-team-with-18-billion-jumps-to-wells-fargo-finet-on-long-island Palermo first registered with Pruco Securities Corp. in 1999 and worked at two firms before joining Merrill in 2007 from JPMorgan Chase & Co., according to BrokerCheck. People Moves John Hearne Joins First Horizon’s Huntsville Private Banking Team News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65795/john-hearne-joins-first-horizonamprsquos-huntsville-private-banking-team His leadership will help our associates deliver tailored solutions and exceptional service to Huntsville’s private banking clients,” said Ginger Harper, Private Banking Group Manager for First Horizon Bank. People Moves Envestnet, Inc. Appoints Sue Burton as Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Growth and Reimagine the Digital Experience News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65765/envestnet-inc-appoints-sue-burton-as-chief-marketing-officer-to-accelerate-growth-and-reimagine-the-digital-experience She has been charged with building an integrated marketing engine, strengthening Envestnet's market leadership People Moves CIRO launches new proficiency model and first official exams News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65807/ciro-launches-new-proficiency-model-and-first-official-exams New exam-based framework arrives for advisors as CIRO reshapes proficiency standards Legal, Regulation & Compliance Canadians need to pay $150 or more in exit fees just to leave their bank — TD Bank is the latest to hike transfer-out fees News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65720/canadians-need-to-pay-150-or-more-in-exit-fees-just-to-leave-their-bank-ampmdash-td-bank-is-the-latest-to-hike-transfer-out-fees Service fees and financial advice costs will increase over time — to reflect the higher cost of goods and service; however, transfer-out fees are not service fees. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ex-Merrill Broker, Sentenced to Two Years Prison, Ordered to Pay $2.4-Mln Restitution News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65701/ex-merrill-broker-sentenced-to-two-years-prison-ordered-to-pay-24-mln-restitution Rajesh Markan, who had logged over two decades in the industry, pleaded guilty in April to one count of securities fraud and reached a settlement in June with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a related civil case. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SEC Charges WhatsApp Group Operators With $14M Crypto Scam News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65698/sec-charges-whatsapp-group-operators-with-14m-crypto-scam According to the complaint, fraudsters posed as experienced financial professionals and encouraged retail investors to trade on allegedly fake crypto asset platforms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FINRA: New York Firm Missed 'Glaring Red Flags' of Churning News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65672/finra-new-york-firm-missed-amp039glaring-red-flagsamp039-of-churning According to a complaint filed this week, Spartan Capital Securities raised about one-third of its overall revenue from excessive trading Legal, Regulation & Compliance SEC Finds Some Advisors Still Missing Ad Rule Disclosure Requirements News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65650/sec-finds-some-advisors-still-missing-ad-rule-disclosure-requirements In the agency’s latest risk alert related to the marketing rule amendments from several years ago, SEC staff found that some firms fail to provide mandated disclosures when testimonials and endorsements are used. Legal, Regulation & Compliance US Bank Regulator Allows Five Digital Asset Firms To Launch Trust Banks News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65622/us-bank-regulator-allows-five-digital-asset-firms-to-launch-trust-banks Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould hailed the decisions as a big boost for banking. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Danske Bank confirms conclusion of US Department of Justice probation News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65623/danske-bank-confirms-conclusion-of-us-department-of-justice-probation As communicated in Company announcement no. 16/2022, Danske Bank was placed on corporate probation for three years from 13 December 2022 until 13 December 2025 Legal, Regulation & Compliance Fed data suggests central bank has stopped losing money News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65533/fed-data-suggests-central-bank-has-stopped-losing-money Since November 5, the size of the Fed’s so-called deferred asset has gotten smaller, moving from $243.8 billion to $243.2 billion on November 26. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Budget boost for UK wealth managers News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65503/budget-boost-for-uk-wealth-managers Plus, NYC pension warning, UK borrowing and Salvador Dalí at the Shapero Modern Legal, Regulation & Compliance FMO and SMBC Americas tap Fenergo for onboarding tech News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65802/fmo-and-smbc-americas-tap-fenergo-for-onboarding-tech Irish fintech Fenergo reveals it has expanded its portfolio of clients, partnering with a development bank for the first time. FinTech Broadridge Invests in DeepSee, Further Harnessing Agentic AI to Transform Post-trade Operations News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65772/broadridge-invests-in-deepsee-further-harnessing-agentic-ai-to-transform-post-trade-operations Investment accelerates innovation in capital markets, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and client service– starting with AI-powered email orchestration FinTech Barclays invests in Ubyx to advance digital money connectivity News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65756/barclays-invests-in-ubyx-to-advance-digital-money-connectivity Ubyx provides a global clearing system for tokenised deposits and stablecoins FinTech Morgan Stanley joins Bitcoin ETF rush. Why that’s bullish for price in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65759/morgan-stanley-joins-bitcoin-etf-rush-why-thatamprsquos-bullish-for-price-in-2026 Bitcoin price is hovering around $93,000, down 26% from its all-time high set in October. FinTech Broadridge Completes Acquisition of Acolin, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Border Distribution and Enhanced Data-Driven Solutions for Clients News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65747/broadridge-completes-acquisition-of-acolin-unlocking-seamless-cross-border-distribution-and-enhanced-data-driven-solutions-for-clients The acquisition expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers FinTech Finastra Expands Global Footprint with New U.S. and India Offices News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65729/finastra-expands-global-footprint-with-new-us-and-india-offices The company also confirmed plans to expand its existing office space in Pune, one of its largest global engineering hubs. FinTech Mobile wallet trends for banks to watch in 2026 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65716/mobile-wallet-trends-for-banks-to-watch-in-2026 "As digital becomes the default, both online and in-store transactions are increasingly dominated by wallets and instant payments, reshaping the payment mix and challenging legacy infrastructure," Capgemini wrote. FinTech U.S. Banks Accelerate Bitcoin and Blockchain Adoption Shift News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65718/us-banks-accelerate-bitcoin-and-blockchain-adoption-shift Recently, a huge shift toward crypto digital assets indicates users’ expectations and coming future of digital currencies. FinTech Disrupting FinTech: Jayesh Kumar Replaces Broken Banking Stacks with AI Agentic Orchestration News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65711/disrupting-fintech-jayesh-kumar-replaces-broken-banking-stacks-with-ai-agentic-orchestration They discuss how unifying operations not only reduces fraud and compliance risks but ultimately gives time back to employees. FinTech AI is reshaping banking—but not causing a jobs wipeout News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65694/ai-is-reshaping-bankingampmdashbut-not-causing-a-jobs-wipeout For example, despite Wall Street’s headline-grabbing layoffs this year, overall headcount across banking and finance has remained relatively stable. FinTech American exodus fuelling prime London property growth News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65799/american-exodus-fuelling-prime-london-property-growth This represented a continuation of trends established in previous years as there was also a sharp rise in 2024 when the number of US expatriates jumped by 47.8 per cent compared to 2023. Alternative Investments The Mather Group announces partnership with Hogan-Knotts News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65803/the-mather-group-announces-partnership-with-hogan-knotts Founded in 1979, The Hogan-Knotts Financial Group delivers financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. Alternative Investments State Street Supports Columbia Threadneedle UCITS ETF Launch News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65789/state-street-supports-columbia-threadneedle-ucits-etf-launch The first active exchange-traded funds issued by Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Europe Alternative Investments Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Completes the Sale of Alliance Technical Group News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65755/morgan-stanley-capital-partners-completes-the-sale-of-alliance-technical-group These initiatives broadened Alliance’s capabilities, enhanced its technical depth, and positioned the company as a differentiated partner to customers navigating increasingly complex environmental standards. Alternative Investments Blackrock: why ETFs have new heights to reach News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65761/blackrock-why-etfs-have-new-heights-to-reach Despite market volatility, exchange-traded funds continue to soar. Alternative Investments Combined Insurance Unveils New Chubb Benefits Brand News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65752/combined-insurance-unveils-new-chubb-benefits-brand Enhanced identity achieves greater clarity and consistency with the global Chubb brand Alternative Investments Commerce Bancshares concludes acquisition of FineMark News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65736/commerce-bancshares-concludes-acquisition-of-finemark Upon the merger, Commerce Bancshares reported total assets of around $36bn and assets under administration of $90bn. Alternative Investments Greystone Financial Group LLC Has $15.31 Million Holdings in The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation $BK News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65738/greystone-financial-group-llc-has-1531-million-holdings-in-the-bank-of-new-york-mellon-corporation-bk Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in BK. Alternative Investments John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Notice to Shareholders – Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a) News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65723/john-hancock-financial-opportunities-fund-notice-to-shareholders-ampndash-sources-of-distribution-under-section-19a The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. Alternative Investments First Financial Bancorp. Announces the Completion of its Acquisition of BankFinancial News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65724/first-financial-bancorp-announces-the-completion-of-its-acquisition-of-bankfinancial First Financial adds BankFinancial's strong core deposit franchise, with 18 financial centers in the area, plus its regional and national commercial loan, lease and deposit lines of business. Alternative Investments US bank earnings season kicks off with JPMorgan, Citi and Goldman News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65804/us-bank-earnings-season-kicks-off-with-jpmorgan-citi-and-goldman Major US banks report fourth quarter results this week, with trading revenues expected to offset pressure on lending margins. Investment Banking Goldman Sachs MD the latest to join Jane Street in banking legal and compliance hiring spree News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65785/goldman-sachs-md-the-latest-to-join-jane-street-in-banking-legal-and-compliance-hiring-spree Though the firm has a reputation for hiring young talent, it has uncharacteristically opted for experience in this case, bringing in a number of senior professionals from investment banks. Investment Banking Citi board approves plan to sell AO Citibank to Renaissance Capital News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65735/citi-board-approves-plan-to-sell-ao-citibank-to-renaissance-capital The deal to sell AO Citibank, which conducts Citi’s remaining operations in Russia, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Investment Banking Bank of America CEO says he hired 2,000 recent Gen Z grads from 200,000 applications, and many are scared about the future News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65737/bank-of-america-ceo-says-he-hired-2000-recent-gen-z-grads-from-200000-applications-and-many-are-scared-about-the-future We want to drive more growth. Investment Banking Citi to take US$1.1 bil loss on Russian business unit sale News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65717/citi-to-take-us11-bil-loss-on-russian-business-unit-sale Citigroup had been scaling back its business in the country even before Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022. Investment Banking JPMorgan Chase considers foray into institutional crypto trading News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65705/jpmorgan-chase-considers-foray-into-institutional-crypto-trading This makes the introduction of an institutional trading desk for crypto an expensive risk. Investment Banking Jim Cramer Calls Goldman Sachs a “Favorite” of His News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65707/jim-cramer-calls-goldman-sachs-a-ampldquofavoriteamprdquo-of-his These companies earn a lot more money when the White House isn’t blocking mergers or heavily scrutinizing new IPOs.” Investment Banking Citigroup or Bank of America: Which Big Bank is the Better 2026 Bet? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65700/citigroup-or-bank-of-america-which-big-bank-is-the-better-2026-bet They provide diversified financial services, including commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management and retail banking, and are prominent, systemically important institutions with a global footprint. Investment Banking Bank of America to increase bonuses for investment bankers News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65691/bank-of-america-to-increase-bonuses-for-investment-bankers The company is also planning to expand the investment banking division’s overall bonus pool after the increase in deal activity this year. Investment Banking Goldman Sachs opens rift in a top investment banking team. What happened to the best people at a failed hedge fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65662/goldman-sachs-opens-rift-in-a-top-investment-banking-team-what-happened-to-the-best-people-at-a-failed-hedge-fund While resources and financials are reasonably fixed targets, the boundaries of tech banking keep changing – once upon a time it was more commonly known as “TMT”, for technology, media and telecoms. Investment Banking The $180 Trillion Paradox: Soaring U.S. Household Wealth, Sinking Financial Confidence News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65806/the-180-trillion-paradox-soaring-us-household-wealth-sinking-financial-confidence Yet survey data show that roughly two-thirds of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck Comment, Analysis & Research Nicolò Di Giacomo, Head of Family Office at Banor, on trends in the asset management industry News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65771/nicolampograve-di-giacomo-head-of-family-office-at-banor-on-trends-in-the-asset-management-industry This deep-dive conversation provided invaluable insights for ultra-high-net-worth families, investors, and finance professionals. Comment, Analysis & Research Raymond James: Business Owners Prioritize Unlocking Concentrated Wealth to Pursue New Ventures News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65733/raymond-james-business-owners-prioritize-unlocking-concentrated-wealth-to-pursue-new-ventures Resulting data from Raymond James’ survey of over 500 owners of privately-held businesses Comment, Analysis & Research US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65734/us-economy-braces-for-slow-uneven-growth-in-2026 Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy Comment, Analysis & Research Big Banks Enjoy Stealth Bailouts News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65719/big-banks-enjoy-stealth-bailouts The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NYFed), acting like a financial Santa Claus to recklessly naughty bankers, delivered $17 billion in cash to an unknown bank or banks at 8 AM the morning after Christmas. Comment, Analysis & Research US economy grows at fastest pace in two years News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65699/us-economy-grows-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years But while that has led to sharp swings in some areas, such as imports and exports, the underlying economy has maintained solid momentum, outperforming many forecasts. Comment, Analysis & Research Report explores the adjacent markets that are fuelling investment opportunities in women’s professional sports News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65687/report-explores-the-adjacent-markets-that-are-fuelling-investment-opportunities-in-womenamprsquos-professional-sports Beyond the game, a rapidly evolving business sector fuels growth and returns in the women’s sports ecosystem. Comment, Analysis & Research Ten Best Metro Areas for Millennial Wealth Growth News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65678/ten-best-metro-areas-for-millennial-wealth-growth Austin tops the list, and North Carolina places two areas in the top 10. Comment, Analysis & Research BCG: 60% of Firms Faced AI-Enabled Cyberattacks Last Year News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65673/bcg-60-of-firms-faced-ai-enabled-cyberattacks-last-year This lag in adoption exposes organizations to increasingly sophisticated threats, as AI accelerates attack tactics like ransomware, phishing, and emerging techniques such as deepfake video fraud. Comment, Analysis & Research How Much Richer Jeff Bezos Has Gotten Over the Last 5 Years News Aggregation Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65619/how-much-richer-jeff-bezos-has-gotten-over-the-last-5-years The word “billionaire” isn’t something just anyone can claim — only 3,028 people have that distinction. “Multibillionaire” is even more exclusive, and among the very top is Jeff Bezos. Comment, Analysis & Research Tax reform expected to push Brazilian wealthy to invest more abroad News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65657/tax-reform-expected-to-push-brazilian-wealthy-to-invest-more-abroad Nau Capital and Avenida gather 40 family groups with average wealth of R$300m for immersion event: dividends, alternative assets, tax strategies, and rare wines Tax Tariff revenue dipped slightly in November after Trump pulled back on grocery store duties News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65599/tariff-revenue-dipped-slightly-in-november-after-trump-pulled-back-on-grocery-store-duties The downward tick in tariff revenue breaks a streak that began earlier this year Tax Indianapolis Tax-Focused Firm Launches RIA With Dynasty News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65601/indianapolis-tax-focused-firm-launches-ria-with-dynasty Storen Financial was previously affiliated with LPL Financial and Brass Tax Wealth Management, an RIA recently acquired by Waverly Advisors. Tax Proposed wealth tax targets billionaires to fill California health care gap News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65587/proposed-wealth-tax-targets-billionaires-to-fill-california-health-care-gap With those cuts targeting Medicaid and other public health programs, advocates of the ballot measure say the state’s healthcare infrastructure is at serious risk. Tax Cetera Financial Specialists adds Callero Capital Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65489/cetera-financial-specialists-adds-callero-capital-management Callero delivers wealth management and retirement planning services to a client base that includes individuals, families, and business owners. Tax Grant Thornton Advisors adds Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Poland firms News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65492/grant-thornton-advisors-adds-puerto-rico-brazil-and-poland-firms As with most private equity purchases, Grant Thornton US was split into legally separate audit and consulting businesses. Tax Broadridge and Xceptor Partner to Transform Global Tax Reclaims and Asset Servicing Operations News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65424/broadridge-and-xceptor-partner-to-transform-global-tax-reclaims-and-asset-servicing-operations New integrated solution automates withholding tax relief and reclaims processes, minimising risk and enhancing compliance across global markets within Asset Servicing Tax The tariff genie will not go back in the bottle News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65417/the-tariff-genie-will-not-go-back-in-the-bottle The Supreme Court is currently considering the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Tax Switzerland seals deal slashing US tariffs News Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65394/switzerland-seals-deal-slashing-us-tariffs The agreement, which follows a Swiss business delegation visit to the White House, improves the outlook for the Swiss economy. Tax 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 Chase to take over Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65778/chase-to-take-over-apple-credit-card-from-goldman-sachs Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase of the portfolio is estimated to bring over $20 billion of card balances to the Chase platform. Retail Banking Deep Dive: Bank of America’s Consumer Banking Machine News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65708/deep-dive-bank-of-americaamprsquos-consumer-banking-machine This operation spans everything from basic checking accounts and credit cards to digital platforms and wealth management tie-ins. Retail Banking U.S. remains top debtor of Taiwan banks for 41st straight quarter News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65709/us-remains-top-debtor-of-taiwan-banks-for-41st-straight-quarter Data released over the weekend showed Taiwanese banks' exposure to the U.S. rose US$4.03 billion, or 2.07 percent, from the end of June to US$198.896 billion at the end of September. Retail Banking These are the 3 best banks in the United States, according to their customers News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65683/these-are-the-3-best-banks-in-the-united-states-according-to-their-customers Capital One tops the list for the sixth consecutive year. Retail Banking Prometeo Launches Name Match to Expand U.S. Bank Account Ownership Verification News Aggregation Team Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65562/prometeo-launches-name-match-to-expand-us-bank-account-ownership-verification The rollout reflects growing demand for stronger pre-payment controls in a payment environment where fraud attempts and misdirected transfers continue to rise. Retail Banking Powering the future of embedded finance: BMO launches North American payment News Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65527/powering-the-future-of-embedded-finance-bmo-launches-north-american-payment The result? Real-time statuses, greater automation and a seamless experience – all without the need to switch between systems. Retail Banking Scotiabank approved to swap part of Latin American operations for stake in Colombia’s Davivienda News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65472/scotiabank-approved-to-swap-part-of-latin-american-operations-for-stake-in-colombiaamprsquos-davivienda The Canadian bank announced the agreement in January to swap the operations for a 20 per cent stake in the Colombian financial institution. Retail Banking Félix Collaborates With Mastercard to Accelerate U.S.–to–Latin America Remittances News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65419/fampeacutelix-collaborates-with-mastercard-to-accelerate-usampndashtoampndashlatin-america-remittances Félix will leverage Mastercard Move to deliver faster, more transparent, and secure payment experiences for individuals and families. Retail Banking Canada’s 2025 budget plan includes new stablecoin rules, Real-Time Rail launch News Aggregation Team Friday, November 07, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65326/canadaamprsquos-2025-budget-plan-includes-new-stablecoin-rules-real-time-rail-launch The budget outlined a clear focus on developing Canada’s core banking systems, expanding digital remittance options, and fostering competition in financial services. Retail Banking Wells Fargo Backs South Dallas Growth With $6.8 Million in Grants News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65214/wells-fargo-backs-south-dallas-growth-with-68-million-in-grants Funding will support entrepreneurs, housing, workforce training, and renovations of commercial property like the iconic Forest Theater Retail Banking Advisors warm up to emerging energy plays in client portfolios News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/65447/advisors-warm-up-to-emerging-energy-plays-in-client-portfolios Wealth managers say AI and other new technologies are changing the way they invest in energy in client portfolios. Planet SOS 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