Managers of Wealth - Americas https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:06:40 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://americas.managersofwealth.com/ https://americas.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Americas KohanaPHP SEI CEO plots wealth, private assets expansion News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64717/sei-ceo-plots-wealth-private-assets-expansion Ryan Hicke chats with Citywire on the firm's recent $527m acquisition and other growth plans. Wealth and Asset Management UBS Advisor Daniel Green Named to the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State List News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64718/ubs-advisor-daniel-green-named-to-the-forbes-top-next-gen-wealth-advisors-best-in-state-list Daniel ranked #2 Next-Gen advisor in Tennessee by Forbes Wealth and Asset Management Wealthspire Advisors to Acquire Northern California-Based Marin Financial Advisors News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64707/wealthspire-advisors-to-acquire-northern-california-based-marin-financial-advisors The relationship-focused firm joins Wealthspire to preserve continuity and expand client support Wealth and Asset Management Altruist Welcomes Bone Fide Wealth, a $100M Millennial-Focused RIA, to Its Platform News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64708/altruist-welcomes-bone-fide-wealth-a-100m-millennial-focused-ria-to-its-platform Forward-thinking New York advisory firm chooses Altruist's modern custodian platform to enhance client experience and empower the next generation of investors Wealth and Asset Management Royal Bank of Canada reports third quarter 2025 result News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64699/royal-bank-of-canada-reports-third-quarter-2025-result All amounts are in Canadian dollars and are based on financial statements presented in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting Wealth and Asset Management Cerulli: Client services are differentiators with HNW and UHNW clients News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64703/cerulli-client-services-are-differentiators-with-hnw-and-uhnw-clients Wealth creation and concentration among HNW households have surged in recent years, leading to an industry-wide focus on capturing HNW assets by moving upmarket. Wealth and Asset Management Nicholas Wealth Management: Playing It Safe, with a Twist News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64704/nicholas-wealth-management-playing-it-safe-with-a-twist The Atlanta-based RIA serves retirees, so it relies on a traditional 60/40 portfolio. Wealth and Asset Management Northern Trust Selected as Custodian for $18.5 Billion State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board Public Fund News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64706/northern-trust-selected-as-custodian-for-185-billion-state-of-new-mexico-educational-retirement-board-public-fund NMERB provides secure retirement benefits to active and retired employees of New Mexico public schools Wealth and Asset Management Citi Wealth Launches “Advisor Insights” Pilot and “AskWealth,” AI-Driven “Gamechangers” for Client Communications News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64685/citi-wealth-launches-ampldquoadvisor-insightsamprdquo-pilot-and-ampldquoaskwealthamprdquo-ai-driven-ampldquogamechangersamprdquo-for-client-communications The AI-powered innovations mark a significant step forward in Citi Wealth’s AI, data, and technological capabilities Wealth and Asset Management Sanctuary Wealth Welcomes Marksman Wealth Management News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64673/sanctuary-wealth-welcomes-marksman-wealth-management San Antonio-based Firm to Drive Growth Through Sanctuary's Partnered Independence Model Wealth and Asset Management UBS Adds María Ángeles Bonany Muñoz in NYC as Executive Director & Family Office Specialist for International Clients News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64719/ubs-adds-marampiacutea-ampaacutengeles-bonany-muampntildeoz-in-nyc-as-executive-director-ampamp-family-office-specialist-for-international-clients Academically, she holds a law degree from the Universitat de Barcelona, is a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico, and has a master’s degree from Universidad Europea, as well as a Fintech Boot Camp from Columbia Engineering People Moves Focus Financial Partners Names Travis Danysh as Chief Strategy Officer News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64720/focus-financial-partners-names-travis-danysh-as-chief-strategy-officer He will also continue to lead Focus’ Corporate Development function, which includes the firm’s M&A and portfolio consolidation efforts. People Moves $305 Million Commonwealth Team Jumps to Raymond James in Ohio News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64713/305-million-commonwealth-team-jumps-to-raymond-james-in-ohio The team reports to 20-year Raymond James veteran David Sisemore, Midwest divisional director for RJFS, according to the announcement. People Moves Diagonal Investment Office Adds Eduardo Rehder as Wealth Management Senior VP News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64698/diagonal-investment-office-adds-eduardo-rehder-as-wealth-management-senior-vp “The talent and vision make the difference,” begins the post on the professional social network. “We are pleased to welcome Eduardo Rehder as a new member of our team,” it continues People Moves Now Citi hired JPMorgan's former global co-head of sponsors, private side sales News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64702/now-citi-hired-jpmorganamp039s-former-global-co-head-of-sponsors-private-side-sales It's thought that he's joining Citi as co-head of debt financing alongside Uday Malhotra. People Moves PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Kameron Richards as Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Market Manager for Lubbock Region News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64692/plainscapital-bank-welcomes-kameron-richards-as-senior-vice-president-wealth-management-market-manager-for-lubbock-region He will be based at the Bank’s 50th and University location in Lubbock. People Moves NewEdge Wealth recruits $613m Chicago-based Wells Fargo team News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64694/newedge-wealth-recruits-613m-chicago-based-wells-fargo-team A four-person team led by David Chase becomes NewEdge Wealth's first outpost in Chicago. People Moves Arrow Bank Announces New Leadership Roles Within Corporate Lending News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64676/arrow-bank-announces-new-leadership-roles-within-corporate-lending As part of this strategic evolution, Ryan Case will now serve as Director of Corporate Banking People Moves BofA names Faiz Ahmad, Mike Joo as co-heads of investment banking, memo says News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64677/bofa-names-faiz-ahmad-mike-joo-as-co-heads-of-investment-banking-memo-says Bank of America's global investment banking revenue was ranked third-highest in 2025, according to Dealogic data in mid-August. People Moves SEC Names Appeals Court Judge, Marine Vet New Enforcement Director News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64682/sec-names-appeals-court-judge-marine-vet-new-enforcement-director Judge Margaret Ryan will succeed Acting Director Sam Waldon People Moves The Treasury Department wants US banks to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networks News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64714/the-treasury-department-wants-us-banks-to-monitor-for-suspected-chinese-money-laundering-networks The Treasury contends that many of these people unknowingly work with cartels to bypass Chinese currency controls that restrict the renminbi exchange rate Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brookline Bancorp Inc. merger information released by Nasdaq News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64715/brookline-bancorp-inc-merger-information-released-by-nasdaq Both companies have also secured shareholder approval for the merger. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Berkshire & Brookline Receive Regulatory Approvals for Merger of Equals to form Beacon Financial News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64716/berkshire-ampamp-brookline-receive-regulatory-approvals-for-merger-of-equals-to-form-beacon-financial The regulatory approval process included approvals from the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System Legal, Regulation & Compliance Visa halts open banking operations in US amid regulatory challenges News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64689/visa-halts-open-banking-operations-in-us-amid-regulatory-challenges The company has ceased its open-banking initiatives aimed at providing third parties access to customer account data. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil’s Supreme Court meets banks after ruling shakes markets News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64679/brazilamprsquos-supreme-court-meets-banks-after-ruling-shakes-markets Financial institutions, through industry associations, have intensified lobbying in Brasília to ease tensions as relations between Brazil and the United States remain strained. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Citi’s Andy Sieg Investigated by Outside Law Firm News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64665/citiamprsquos-andy-sieg-investigated-by-outside-law-firm “Andy is a highly respected leader with more than 25 years operating at the most senior levels of the wealth management industry," the company said, in a statement. Legal, Regulation & Compliance TrinityBridge sees 'soft landing reboot' ahead of next Fed decision News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64637/trinitybridge-sees-amp039soft-landing-rebootamp039-ahead-of-next-fed-decision Wealth manager retains equity overweight and looks to likes of Blackstone and Capital One for returns on expectation of rate cut. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Morgan Stanley Wins Deferred Compensation Arbitration Case News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64607/morgan-stanley-wins-deferred-compensation-arbitration-case Former Morgan Stanley rep Patrick T. O’Neill argued that the wirehouse’s deferred compensation plan forfeiture ran afoul of federal law. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Florida Man Arrested for $600K Fraud Targeting Haitian Investors News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64579/florida-man-arrested-for-600k-fraud-targeting-haitian-investors New York Attorney General Letitia James said Marc Henry Menard "treated himself to luxury vacations and shopping trips at his victims' expense." Legal, Regulation & Compliance Brazil’s central bank chief says monetary policy transmission less effective News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64580/brazilamprsquos-central-bank-chief-says-monetary-policy-transmission-less-effective The central bank chief indicated that Brazil would need to implement several reforms Legal, Regulation & Compliance AI’s future can’t be ‘Made in America’ alone News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64723/aiamprsquos-future-canamprsquot-be-amplsquomade-in-americaamprsquo-alone Two-thirds of American AI start-ups have at least one immigrant founder. Attempting to nationalise AI while restricting foreign talent is self-defeating. FinTech CFTC Says Offshore Crypto Firms Have Path to Bringing on US Users News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64724/cftc-says-offshore-crypto-firms-have-path-to-bringing-on-us-users The agency issued an advisory clarifying how foreign platforms can register as so-called foreign boards of trade. FinTech FundBank Goes Live with Temenos to Power its Global Expansion into the U.S. News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64709/fundbank-goes-live-with-temenos-to-power-its-global-expansion-into-the-us This deployment enables FundBank – a specialist in banking services to the asset management industry – to launch new products faster, elevate the digital experience, and scale efficiently. FinTech Vanguard Goes Big on Crypto, Thanks to the Index-Fund Boom It Unleashed - DEMO News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64712/vanguard-goes-big-on-crypto-thanks-to-the-index-fund-boom-it-unleashed-demo Vanguard is now the biggest backer of Strategy, the software firm that famously reinvented itself as a proxy for Bitcoin, due to index investing. FinTech Visa reportedly closes US open banking operations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64700/visa-reportedly-closes-us-open-banking-operations According to a statement from a Visa spokesperson reported by Reuters, the company is "focusing our open banking strategy in high-potential markets like Europe and Latin America". FinTech Wells Fargo adds alternative investments to Unified Managed Account programme News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64686/wells-fargo-adds-alternative-investments-to-unified-managed-account-programme All investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. FinTech State Street Becomes First Third-Party Custodian to Launch on J.P. Morgan’s Digital Debt Service News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64678/state-street-becomes-first-third-party-custodian-to-launch-on-jp-morganamprsquos-digital-debt-service The transaction also demonstrates the full integration of State Street’s capabilities across the investment lifecycle FinTech Citi harnesses AI to enhance commercial banking platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64663/citi-harnesses-ai-to-enhance-commercial-banking-platform The company said the move will improve the customer experience as well as streamline digital enhancements. FinTech SoFi becomes first U.S. bank to harness Bitcoin Lightning Network News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64667/sofi-becomes-first-us-bank-to-harness-bitcoin-lightning-network The rollout will begin in Mexico before expanding to other regions where cross-border transfers are common FinTech Broadridge Acquires Signal, Accelerating Global Digital Communications Expansion News Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64645/broadridge-acquires-signal-accelerating-global-digital-communications-expansion Growing expectations from both customers and regulators are driving the need to modernise and digitise the customer FinTech Large US Treasuries holdings in the Cayman Islands: What’s that about? News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64721/large-us-treasuries-holdings-in-the-cayman-islands-whatamprsquos-that-about Some industry associations counter that such measures could make markets more unstable if they prompt sudden deleveraging. Alternative Investments State Street to Provide Range of Investment Services for Columbia Threadneedle for $431 Billion in Assets News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64725/state-street-to-provide-range-of-investment-services-for-columbia-threadneedle-for-431-billion-in-assets We have enjoyed a successful decades-long relationship with Columbia Threadneedle Alternative Investments David Kowach’s &Partners Scores Another Win From Wells Fargo News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64726/david-kowachamprsquos-ampamppartners-scores-another-win-from-wells-fargo The hybrid broker/dealer continues its recruiting streak with the Broadcloth Wealth team, led by David Nickel, who left Wells Fargo Advisors after 34 years. Alternative Investments MAI Capital Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Evoke Advisors News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64710/mai-capital-management-announces-strategic-partnership-with-evoke-advisors The combination will create a national firm with approximately $60 billion in assets under management and advisement, bringing together two complementary, industry-leading businesses Alternative Investments SIMA urges reform of Canada's retirement-savings framework News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64711/sima-urges-reform-of-canadaamp039s-retirement-savings-framework Association says policy must change to make it easier for Canadians to save for retirement Alternative Investments MAI Lands L.A.-Based Evoke Advisors, Creating a $60B+ Firm News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64701/mai-lands-la-based-evoke-advisors-creating-a-60b-firm Evoke Co-Founder David Hou said the deal will boost the firm's current scale and resources. Alternative Investments Republic Capital Group Serves as Exclusive Investment Banking Advisor to Global Wealth Advisors in Partnership with Merit Financial Advisors News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64705/republic-capital-group-serves-as-exclusive-investment-banking-advisor-to-global-wealth-advisors-in-partnership-with-merit-financial-advisors We are excited about our new partnership with Merit and the opportunities it creates for our clients and team Alternative Investments Carlyle to Acquire intelliflo from Invesco News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64687/carlyle-to-acquire-intelliflo-from-invesco The transaction includes intelliflo’s US-based subsidiaries, including RedBlack, a provider of SaaS-based portfolio rebalancing tools, and intelliflo Portfolio, a Portfolio Management software solution for US Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). Alternative Investments Grenada seeking partnerships to enhance resilience and sustainable development News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64688/grenada-seeking-partnerships-to-enhance-resilience-and-sustainable-development At a reception on August 21, Mitchell updated Canadian business leaders on developments in his island and highlighted opportunities for business collaboration. Alternative Investments IPI Wealth Management Unveils Refreshed Brand and New Website, Reinforcing Commitment to Advisors and Clients News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64693/ipi-wealth-management-unveils-refreshed-brand-and-new-website-reinforcing-commitment-to-advisors-and-clients As the firm continues to grow, its new brand and digital presence capture both who IPI is today and where it is headed, creating a modern, unified experience for financial professionals and the clients they serve. Alternative Investments 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 Goldman Sachs says we’re on the verge of a stablecoin gold rush worth trillions News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64671/goldman-sachs-says-weamprsquore-on-the-verge-of-a-stablecoin-gold-rush-worth-trillions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes stablecoins will buoy the market for U.S. Treasuries, and the government will sell more short-term debt to meet that demand Investment Banking Why Bank of New York Mellon is a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64639/why-bank-of-new-york-mellon-is-a-top-socially-responsible-dividend-stock Environmental criteria include considerations like the environmental impact of the company's products and services, Investment Banking Citigroup continues strategic investment banking talent raid on JPMorgan News Aggregation Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64630/citigroup-continues-strategic-investment-banking-talent-raid-on-jpmorgan Since Vis Raghavan took over the reins last year, several have jumped ship. Investment Banking Akin Advises Mubadala Capital in Connection with its Acquisition of CI Financial News Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64602/akin-advises-mubadala-capital-in-connection-with-its-acquisition-of-ci-financial The C$12.1 billion transaction marks a milestone in the expansion of the Mubadala Capital platform’s expansion into private wealth management, positioning the firm at the forefront of the rapidly evolving sector. Investment Banking How banks from Goldman to JPMorgan are defending against private equity poaching of junior bankers News Aggregation Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64569/how-banks-from-goldman-to-jpmorgan-are-defending-against-private-equity-poaching-of-junior-bankers The policies run the gamut. Investment Banking Traders at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan & Morgan Stanley are working harder for their bonuses News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64548/traders-at-goldman-sachs-jpmorgan-ampamp-morgan-stanley-are-working-harder-for-their-bonuses The filings reflect the volatility of the trading environment under Trump's on and off again tariffs. Investment Banking BTG Pactual Acquires HSBC Uruguay in $175 Million Latin American Banking Shift News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64463/btg-pactual-acquires-hsbc-uruguay-in-175-million-latin-american-banking-shift For BTG Pactual, this acquisition unlocks immediate access to 7% of Uruguay’s banking sector—including affluent clients and retail customers—while expanding its footprint beyond Brazil. Investment Banking UBS Bullish on Bank of America (BAC) Despite Net Interest Income Miss News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64451/ubs-bullish-on-bank-of-america-bac-despite-net-interest-income-miss Due to a 24% outperformance in the equity capital markets, investment banking fees also beat Street predictions by a slight margin. Investment Banking Goldman Sachs on the Prowl for Takeovers, Eyeing Up BNY Mellon, State Street and Other Institutions News Aggregation Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64454/goldman-sachs-on-the-prowl-for-takeovers-eyeing-up-bny-mellon-state-street-and-other-institutions BNY, formerly known as Bank of New York Mellon, is reportedly another target for Goldman. Investment Banking Bank bosses strike cautious tone on earnings calls as trade uncertainty lingers News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64722/bank-bosses-strike-cautious-tone-on-earnings-calls-as-trade-uncertainty-lingers CIBC, whose profits for the quarter topped $2 billion and beat market expectations, is well positioned to weather the volatility, Dodig added. Comment, Analysis & Research LPL Financial on target to retain 90% of Commonwealth financial advisors, Wolfe Research analyst says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64697/lpl-financial-on-target-to-retain-90-of-commonwealth-financial-advisors-wolfe-research-analyst-says However, Raymond James has had success recruiting Commonwealth advisors. Comment, Analysis & Research Standalone Fed easing will weigh on the US dollar News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64690/standalone-fed-easing-will-weigh-on-the-us-dollar This will be the first time in years that the Fed is out of step with other major central banks’ monetary policies. Comment, Analysis & Research Growing U.S. wealth gap to trickle down: Moody’s News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64696/growing-us-wealth-gap-to-trickle-down-moodyamprsquos Redistribution from poor to rich will impact corporate revenues, credit risks Comment, Analysis & Research Rolise Rachel and Christopher Martin Collaborate andLaunch The Family Office Summit News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64675/rolise-rachel-and-christopher-martin-collaborate-andlaunch-the-family-office-summit She possesses an in-depth understanding of the media landscape Comment, Analysis & Research Jefferies' bonus changes risk undermining its appeal to bankers. PWC's disappearing graduate jobs warning News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64680/jefferiesamp039-bonus-changes-risk-undermining-its-appeal-to-bankers-pwcamp039s-disappearing-graduate-jobs-warning Jefferies has already begun moving to deferred stock bonuses Comment, Analysis & Research Bank of America's six favourite asset managers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64652/bank-of-americaamp039s-six-favourite-asset-managers European asset managers' results have exceeded expectations in terms of costs, with a fee margin that continues to weaken. Comment, Analysis & Research Fifty-nine per cent of new Canadians say better access to credit would improve their living experience, finds TD News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64578/fifty-nine-per-cent-of-new-canadians-say-better-access-to-credit-would-improve-their-living-experience-finds-td Survey finds 79% new Canadians who have applied for credit say it's challenging to build a credit history here Comment, Analysis & Research Ensemble Practice: Independent Advisors Are in a State of ‘Prosperous Stagnation’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64546/ensemble-practice-independent-advisors-are-in-a-state-of-amplsquoprosperous-stagnationamprsquo Advisory firms were very profitable but slow-growing in 2024. But as the old proverb goes, “the seeds of destruction are sown in good times." Comment, Analysis & Research Negative interest rates would be a blunt sword News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64515/negative-interest-rates-would-be-a-blunt-sword Economists assess the consequences differently. Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Three reasons why News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63899/three-reasons-why These retreats are so frequent that investors should rationally expect them. Tax US Sales Tax Rules Explained: A Practical Guide for European Companies News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63900/us-sales-tax-rules-explained-a-practical-guide-for-european-companies European businesses operating in the US need a general understanding of how American sales tax works Tax How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues News Aggregation Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/63882/how-should-central-banks-respond-to-us-tariffs-the-rba-provides-some-clues Tariffs lift import prices and disrupt trade, which could lead to higher inflation. Tax 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 Mastercard and BMO Expand Remittance Services News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64490/mastercard-and-bmo-expand-remittance-services The service is powered by Mastercard Move’s global money movement capabilities. Retail Banking TBC Bank Named as Georgia’s Best Digital Bank News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64415/tbc-bank-named-as-georgiaamprsquos-best-digital-bank Euromoney also recognised TBC Bank for substantial enhancements in its financial markets research division through strategic integration of AI tools, awarding it the title of Georgia’s Best Bank for Research. Retail Banking Rate cuts are the boost that retail investors are seeking right now News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://americas.managersofwealth.com/article/64390/rate-cuts-are-the-boost-that-retail-investors-are-seeking-right-now Interest in international markets continues to build. 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