The SEC announced its proposal for crowdfunding rules, but advisers remain extremely wary. With a potential vulnerability for fraud and failed investments, will the due diligence required for crowdfunding outweigh its actual benefits?
Sovereign wealth funds, which control about $6 trillion of wealth globally, are boosting investments in alternative assets like real estate and private equity to boost returns, a survey by Invesco Ltd. found.
The IPO of Columbia Property Trust wasn't exactly a happy occasion for long-time investors, as the value had dropped sharply since the boom times in a sign that the financial crisis hangover is still here.
After snapping up an alts manager and IDB, real estate maven on still on the hunt, with "insurance and other platform sponsors" in his sights.
The beefing up of Raymond James' RIA business continues as affiliated RIAs will have access to the firm's alternative investment platform beginning in September.
Rival Schorsch says company missed an opportunity by passing on his offer but that company fairly valued.
On their first day of trading, shares of Cole Real Estate Investments fell 5.2%, to $10.90. That's well below the $12.50 per share bid that American Reality Capital lodged in a takeover try in March -- an offer that was rejected by Cole. Ouch.
Options trader pays $6.7 million for trade that hedges against spike in volatility.
Shares bought at $10 at start of boom now worth 45% less.
Live from the IMCA conference: 'Forget about hedge funds,' he says
Rating agency changing way it assesses both alternatives, traditional firms
Finance star calls active management "zero-sum game".
JOBS Act allows it, but firms are leery of intrusive regulation; plus, most don't need to market.
Bruce Kelly sheds light on the sleight of hand that investment banks and wirehouses play when charging fees to the very rich for investment advice.
No panic as many see last-minute deal getting done.
Investment expert Bob Rice calls alternatives part of a "risk-tolerant, panoramic portfolio". But just how should they work for your clients? Related: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&eventID=ALTS2013&bctid=2687078512001&date=20130923">Bob Rice outlines four jobs alts accomplish in a portfolio.</a>
Live from the <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference: Reducing a portfolio's volatility is key, panelists say
