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Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution
INVESTING OPINION MAR 19, 2024
Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution

As alternative investments grow in popularity, firms and advisors will need tech that enables them to provide better service to clients exposed to such assets.

By Akhil Lodha
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities

Largest US pension fund believes riskier assets will outperform.

By Bloomberg
Grayscale posts largest outflows since switch to ETF
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Grayscale posts largest outflows since switch to ETF

Bitcoin was down 6.5% in early trading Tuesday

By Bloomberg
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2024
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’

The MassMutual subsidiary filed legal action as an aggressive recruitment strategy threatens its status in the private credit space.

By Leo Almazora
Neuberger Berman inks direct indexing deal with Key Wealth
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2024
Neuberger Berman inks direct indexing deal with Key Wealth

Wealth management firm adds custom SMA platform to its shelf of proprietary portfolio products for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Senior secured loans are the next best investment, Bluerock says
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 15, 2024
Senior secured loans are the next best investment, Bluerock says

The loans offer several benefits for investors, including diversification.

By Josh Welsh
Clients asking more about gold as yellow metal moves higher
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 15, 2024
Clients asking more about gold as yellow metal moves higher

Advisors say the stealthy advance in gold is starting to attract more attention from clients. And some strategists believe this is only beginning.

By Gregg Greenberg
Uh-oh! Are we facing a bitcoin bubble?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 15, 2024
Uh-oh! Are we facing a bitcoin bubble?

Cryptocurrency has eased from its recent record high.

By Bloomberg
Cetera provides bitcoin ETF clarity with policy for advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2024
Cetera provides bitcoin ETF clarity with policy for advisors

The broker-dealer moves to the forefront with education, training, and resources in ‘prudent embrace’ of innovative products.

By Leo Almazora
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2024
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker

The broker and Next Financial Group Inc. are on the hook for more than $1 million in penalties.

By Bruce Kelly
What's happening with commodities trading?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2024
What's happening with commodities trading?

Traders are betting against volatility amid unusual circumstances.

By Bloomberg
Grayscale plans to clone its bitcoin fund, which has lost billions
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2024
Grayscale plans to clone its bitcoin fund, which has lost billions

Fees for the new ETF aren't yet listed but are expected to be lower than the fees for the existing fund.

By Bloomberg
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2024
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership

The crypto investment platform for RIAs is offering its SMA capabilities through a Colorado-based independent wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
With gold soaring, should advisors seek a cheaper alternative in copper?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2024
With gold soaring, should advisors seek a cheaper alternative in copper?

Even if China's economy slows, copper prices could still bounce back given demand related to clean energy and electric vehicles.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bitcoin sets new record at $71,000
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2024
Bitcoin sets new record at $71,000

ETFs continue to drive demand for the cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Billions flood into bitcoin ETFs amid price surge – just not Grayscale's
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Billions flood into bitcoin ETFs amid price surge – just not Grayscale's

Even as the stock market and gold are at high points, spot bitcoin ETFs have been raking it in, with one of them becoming the fastest ever to reach $10 billion.

By Emile Hallez
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS

The integration will give Orion’s advisor users more access to alts products, services and resources.

By Leo Almazora
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane

New report provides data-backed analysis of private market investments.

By Steve Randall
US bitcoin ETFs face demand test as volatility spikes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
US bitcoin ETFs face demand test as volatility spikes

The cryptocurrency is swinging sharply, but will investors hold on?

By Bloomberg
Where do investors think the private market wins are in 2024?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 06, 2024
Where do investors think the private market wins are in 2024?

Adams Street Partners report highlights growing optimism in market.

By Steve Randall