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Private markets become advisors' new battleground
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2025
Private markets become advisors' new battleground

Survey reveals most advisors plan to add access within a year.

By Steve Randall
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on
EQUITIES NOV 04, 2025
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on

The Securities and Exchange Commission's work around easing alternatives in 401(k)s has also slowed down as staff furloughs bite at the agency.

By Leo Almazora
Private credit earnings arrive amid fears of market’s weak link
ALTERNATIVES NOV 04, 2025
Private credit earnings arrive amid fears of market’s weak link

Leery investors are looking hard at the usually obscure BDC space.

By Bloomberg
Tokenized assets shift into high gear as institutions accelerate adoption
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
Tokenized assets shift into high gear as institutions accelerate adoption

Custody leaders are driving tokenization forward while wealth firms race to catch up.

By Steve Randall
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm

US firm is also reported to be in talks to buy a stake in an Indian mutual fund.

By Steve Randall
HNWIs still splurging on art, collectibles amid economic uncertainty
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
HNWIs still splurging on art, collectibles amid economic uncertainty

A 12% drop in aggregate art sales last year, which brought total transactions worldwide to $57.5 billion, belies generational and demographic shifts supporting the collectibles space.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital bets on global sports boom with access for accredited investors
ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2025
iCapital bets on global sports boom with access for accredited investors

iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano tells InvestmentNews how access to these type of investments is no longer restricted to billionaires.

By Andrew Cohen
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

By Leo Almazora
US billionaires tighten their grip on global wealth, hitting $5.8 trillion
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2025
US billionaires tighten their grip on global wealth, hitting $5.8 trillion

Tech rebound and private assets drive fortunes, new edition of annual report reveals.

By Steve Randall
As more investors shun 60/40 the role of advisors becomes more essential, study reveals
EQUITIES OCT 23, 2025
As more investors shun 60/40 the role of advisors becomes more essential, study reveals

Diversification remains key as investors lose faith in a traditional portfolio mix

By Steve Randall
Goldman launches ETF designed to mimic private equity returns
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Goldman launches ETF designed to mimic private equity returns

The debut puts the Wall Street giant in line with a growing list of managers looking to reach investors who want PE without the operational headaches.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B

Third-quarter results show strong fundraising and deal activity, with executives highlighting resilience in private credit despite recent high-profile defaults.

By Leo Almazora
Portland Trail Blazers head coach, Miami Heat player arrested in FBI gambling probe
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers head coach, Miami Heat player arrested in FBI gambling probe

Billups and Rozier were among 34 total people arrested, according to FBI director Kash Patel.

By Andy Burt
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2025
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios

Wilshire's Chip Castille says education, technology, careful liquidity management are key.

By Steve Randall
Gold, silver post steepest declines in over 13 years as rally stalls
ALTERNATIVES OCT 21, 2025
Gold, silver post steepest declines in over 13 years as rally stalls

Both bullion metals plunged from record highs, raising questions about the rally's staying power.

By Leo Almazora
Why millennials feel pinned between buying a home and saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2025
Why millennials feel pinned between buying a home and saving for retirement

New report reveals disconnect between advisors, clients on top financial threat.

By Steve Randall
Interval funds bump up buybacks
ALTERNATIVES OCT 20, 2025
Interval funds bump up buybacks

Sales of alternative investments have exploded over the past few years, leaving some observers wondering whether financial advisors truly understand the products and whether clients realize the risk.

By Bruce Kelly
Digital asset fraud, senior exploitation top NASAA’s enforcement priorities
ALTERNATIVES OCT 20, 2025
Digital asset fraud, senior exploitation top NASAA’s enforcement priorities

State regulators stepped up actions against crypto scams, unregistered actors, and senior exploitation as digital threats evolve.

By Leo Almazora
First Brand fallout hits FS Specialty Lending Fund as it wins approval to trade
ALTERNATIVES OCT 17, 2025
First Brand fallout hits FS Specialty Lending Fund as it wins approval to trade

The fund's exposure to First Brands is about 1.4% of its $1.9 billion total assets, according to company filings.

By Bruce Kelly
Private markets poised for a $32T boom by 2030, new report predicts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 16, 2025
Private markets poised for a $32T boom by 2030, new report predicts

Drivers include AI, credit innovation, infrastructure growth.

By Steve Randall