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Private equity exits surge 69%, but RIAs flex staying power
ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2025
Private equity exits surge 69%, but RIAs flex staying power

Private equity exit values and volume are up sharply, but investments in RIAs are taking a different path: “Many PE firms are now structuring proposals that allow RIAs to roll equity into their next fund,” Hue Partners' Emily Blue told InvestmentNews.

By Andrew Cohen
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals
EQUITIES AUG 20, 2025
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals

Fidelity research finds resilience as DIY investors balance caution with optimism.

By Steve Randall
Schroders sees private equity exit strategies reshaping industry
ALTERNATIVES AUG 19, 2025
Schroders sees private equity exit strategies reshaping industry

It could make it harder for larger sponsors to pursue new deals.

By Bloomberg
US consumer credit shows signs of stability as borrowers manage debt responsibly
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2025
US consumer credit shows signs of stability as borrowers manage debt responsibly

Report reveals measured growth, easing delinquencies, resilient credit behavior.

By Steve Randall
Private debt funds are finding fewer deals to deploy capital
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2025
Private debt funds are finding fewer deals to deploy capital

The Liberation Day bombshell to start the second quarter quashed hopes of a comeback, with tariff-induced volatility pushing managers to preach selectivity.

By Bloomberg
Trump's Treasury set to decide fate of hundreds of wind, solar projects
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2025
Trump's Treasury set to decide fate of hundreds of wind, solar projects

Decision could undermine the financial viability of hundreds of projects.

By Bloomberg
SEC's Peirce says market will sort out winners in tokenization
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2025
SEC's Peirce says market will sort out winners in tokenization

The commissioner also known as "Crypto Mom" says the agency is willing to work on different models with stakeholders, though disclosures will remain key.

By Bloomberg
iCapital and Alto announce key hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
iCapital and Alto announce key hires

The fintech firms' latest additions, including veterans from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, come amid rising demand for alternative assets in the retirement space.

By Leo Almazora
Global oil markets face record supply glut next year, IEA says
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2025
Global oil markets face record supply glut next year, IEA says

Demand is growing at less than half the pace of 2023.

By Bloomberg
Ether funds draw record $1 billion as corporate hoards expand
ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2025
Ether funds draw record $1 billion as corporate hoards expand

More than $8.2 billion has flowed into the nine funds so far this year.

By Bloomberg
Scoring big with investment in the untapped sports, media and entertainment economy
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2025
Scoring big with investment in the untapped sports, media and entertainment economy

Mark Affolter, co-head of Sports, Media, and Entertainment at Ares, shares insights.

By Steve Randall
US gold futures fall as traders await clarification on tariffs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2025
US gold futures fall as traders await clarification on tariffs

Washington's policy has implications for the flow of bullion around the world.

By Bloomberg
Private equity's courtship of retail investors irks pensions, endowments
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2025
Private equity's courtship of retail investors irks pensions, endowments

Large institutions are airing concerns that everyday investors will cut into their fee-bargaining power and stakeholder status, among other worries.

By Bloomberg
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2025
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil

Traders, analysts, and executives left reeling as ramifications of reciprocal tariffs on bullion imports slowly sink in.

By Bloomberg
Gold futures jump on bullion tariff, stocks steady: Markets Wrap
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2025
Gold futures jump on bullion tariff, stocks steady: Markets Wrap

Surprise tariff threatens to upend trade flows from Switzerland, other hubs.

By Bloomberg
Crypto’s $25 billion spree sparks unease even among insiders
EQUITIES AUG 08, 2025
Crypto’s $25 billion spree sparks unease even among insiders

Conversion of listed firms to crypto-buying entities could be risky.

By Bloomberg
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts

The president signed an executive order late Thursday which he says will broaden choice.

By Steve Randall
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors

Advyzon has launched a new hub for professionally managed model portfolios, while SS&C unveiled a unified suite of wealth solutions under the Black Diamond banner.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone private debt fund marks down largest holding Medallia
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Blackstone private debt fund marks down largest holding Medallia

Blackstone leader says the Thoma Bravo-backed software firm, which was given a private credit loan through one of the firm's BDCs, "is underperforming our expectations."

By Bloomberg
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity

The executive order directed at the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission also gives an opening to cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments.

By Leo Almazora