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Cryptos gain as Hong Kong greenlights bitcoin, ether ETFs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Cryptos gain as Hong Kong greenlights bitcoin, ether ETFs

It's the latest step in trying to rebuild its financial hub status.

By Bloomberg
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2024
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain

Fintech platform for alts is teaming up with global credit manager to extend its reach among advisors and high-net-worth investors.

By Leo Almazora
Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2024
Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions

Bullion is seen as a better hedge than government bonds.

By Bloomberg
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates

If the typical PE firm employs leverage and the cost of borrowing rises, it would make sense that higher interest rates would cut into its returns.

By Gregg Greenberg
Blackstone deal for apartment REIT signals opportunities
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2024
Blackstone deal for apartment REIT signals opportunities

'It looks like Blackstone is value-investing and hunting,' a senior industry executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2024
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data

Stats will be revealed later this week.

By Bloomberg
SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2024
SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain

The SEC could put extra scrutiny on products that benefit from ether's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, although most ETF applicants may not get the staking benefits in their funds.

By Emile Hallez
Gold at new record high for 4th time this week
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2024
Gold at new record high for 4th time this week

Rate-cut expectations and demand are driving bullion prices.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2024
Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year

The fund paid out more than $2.8 billion in distributions during 2023, exceeding its cash flows of $2.7 billion, according to its annual report.

By Bloomberg
Record high for gold as trio of drivers converge
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2024
Record high for gold as trio of drivers converge

Rate bets, geopolitics and demand all supporting gains.

By Bloomberg
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

By Leo Almazora
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

By Bruce Kelly
Shaking up the 60/40 portfolio
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Shaking up the 60/40 portfolio

The importance of diversification, like your health, only reveals itself in bad times, advisor says.

By Emily Douglas
Bitcoin volatility is more pronounced in US trading hours
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Bitcoin volatility is more pronounced in US trading hours

The cryptocurrency has gained 154% in the last 12 months.

By Bloomberg
Crypto back in favor for Goldman's hedge fund clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 25, 2024
Crypto back in favor for Goldman's hedge fund clients

After a quiet 2022, interest is rising in cryptocurrency assets.

By Bloomberg
What will happen with commodities as central banks cut rates?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 25, 2024
What will happen with commodities as central banks cut rates?

The market should advance, according to Goldman Sachs.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin headed for a bad week as ETF demand slides
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 22, 2024
Bitcoin headed for a bad week as ETF demand slides

JPMorgan says cryptocurrency appears overbought.

By Bloomberg
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2024
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn

Joint effort by CFTC, NASAA and Finra flags risks and potential fraud, including common falsehoods and scams aimed at IRA investors.

By Leo Almazora