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Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

By Jeff Benjamin
The hedger's opportunity
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2019
The hedger's opportunity

Using hedged positions can protect clients' portfolios if the market goes south.

By Jay Pestrichelli
Brian Block continues his legal fight to stay out of prison
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2019
Brian Block continues his legal fight to stay out of prison

A judge denied Mr. Block's motion for a new trial, but he wants another day in court.

By Bruce Kelly
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant
ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2019
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant

The deal produces a combination that can rival Blackstone Group.

By Bloomberg
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2019
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore

What did IBDs that sold GPB private placements know about its trash hauling companies?

By Bruce Kelly
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2019
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits

Financial advisers get creative to keep their conservative clients from losing ground to inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2019
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation

Agency's inquiry follows SEC and Finra investigations into private placement firm, which has raised $1.8 billion from wealthy investors.

By Bruce Kelly
One of Wall Street's most popular trading strategies is failing
ALTERNATIVES MAR 01, 2019
One of Wall Street's most popular trading strategies is failing

Trend-following quant investing strategies were baffled by the markets' ups and downs last year

By Bloomberg
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

By Greg Iacurci
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

By Jeff Benjamin
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

By Jeff Benjamin
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group
ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2019
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group

CEO Robert Moore's resignation signals further adjustments at the IBD network.

By Bruce Kelly
Warburg Pincus among private equity managers interested in acquiring Kestra Financial
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2019
Warburg Pincus among private equity managers interested in acquiring Kestra Financial

Sources say Kestra is being valued at between $600 million and $800 million, about eight to 10 times EBITDA.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up

Bigger cash weightings reveal a preference for safety over returns as the bull market ages

By Jeff Benjamin
Hedge fund creates the ultimate tax-free IRA for employees
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2019
Hedge fund creates the ultimate tax-free IRA for employees

Renaissance Technologies workers have seen their Roth IRA holdings in its Medallion Fund grow eight-fold in five years.

By Bloomberg
After the crash, dreams die hard for Wall Street crypto bankers
ALTERNATIVES DEC 24, 2018
After the crash, dreams die hard for Wall Street crypto bankers

Squeamish from the start about pursuing profits in one of the darker corners of finance, established firms this year slowed their already halting efforts to make a business out of Bitcoin mania.

By Bloomberg
Surprise tax hit awaits investors in hedge funds
ALTERNATIVES DEC 20, 2018
Surprise tax hit awaits investors in hedge funds

As result of new cap on deductions, trader hedge funds like Point72 likely to see increase on their tax bills.

By Bloomberg
From Ferraris to psychedelics: An alternative investment guide
ALTERNATIVES DEC 20, 2018
From Ferraris to psychedelics: An alternative investment guide

If volatility has scared you away from stocks, maybe you should think about investing in batteries for electric vehicles, or crypto-tax software startups.

By Bloomberg
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2018
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers

It's crucial for advisers to kick the tires thoroughly on any potential transition, starting with questions about the firm's capabilities, products, support and financials.

By Bloomberg