Finra's fraud allegations cited as Tony Thompson is urged to resign his role with the REIT he runs. <b>Also: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130811/REG/308119973">Details on Finra's initial allegations.</b></a>
A pair of funds that track hedge fund filings are performing better than the real McCoys. But what's going to happen when stocks take a dive? Jason Kephart has the story.
More pain for broker-dealers as Finra fines another alternatives specialist. One exec cites the regulator's powerful message on need for supervision and approval processes among alternatives.
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.
