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US gold futures fall as traders await clarification on tariffs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2025
US gold futures fall as traders await clarification on tariffs

Washington's policy has implications for the flow of bullion around the world.

By Bloomberg
Private equity's courtship of retail investors irks pensions, endowments
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2025
Private equity's courtship of retail investors irks pensions, endowments

Large institutions are airing concerns that everyday investors will cut into their fee-bargaining power and stakeholder status, among other worries.

By Bloomberg
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2025
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil

Traders, analysts, and executives left reeling as ramifications of reciprocal tariffs on bullion imports slowly sink in.

By Bloomberg
Gold futures jump on bullion tariff, stocks steady: Markets Wrap
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2025
Gold futures jump on bullion tariff, stocks steady: Markets Wrap

Surprise tariff threatens to upend trade flows from Switzerland, other hubs.

By Bloomberg
Crypto’s $25 billion spree sparks unease even among insiders
EQUITIES AUG 08, 2025
Crypto’s $25 billion spree sparks unease even among insiders

Conversion of listed firms to crypto-buying entities could be risky.

By Bloomberg
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts

The president signed an executive order late Thursday which he says will broaden choice.

By Steve Randall
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors

Advyzon has launched a new hub for professionally managed model portfolios, while SS&C unveiled a unified suite of wealth solutions under the Black Diamond banner.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone private debt fund marks down largest holding Medallia
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Blackstone private debt fund marks down largest holding Medallia

Blackstone leader says the Thoma Bravo-backed software firm, which was given a private credit loan through one of the firm's BDCs, "is underperforming our expectations."

By Bloomberg
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity

The executive order directed at the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission also gives an opening to cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments.

By Leo Almazora
Oil traders race against time to solve a global diesel crunch
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Oil traders race against time to solve a global diesel crunch

Storage tanks only recently started rising from dramatically low levels.

By Bloomberg
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2025
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'

Wealth managers weigh in on their alternative asset allocations, as well as name their favorite private market investments.

By Gregg Greenberg
Homeowners have seen their home equity jump $600B in the past year
ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2025
Homeowners have seen their home equity jump $600B in the past year

Report highlights ability for owners to unlock larger loan offers.

By Steve Randall
Apollo draws $61 billion in record quarter driven by lending
ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2025
Apollo draws $61 billion in record quarter driven by lending

The alternative asset giant saw a boost in fee-based profits as its push to launch semi-liquid strategies for more everyday investors continues.

By Bloomberg
GeoWealth secures $38M in funding round led by major alternative investment manager
ALTERNATIVES AUG 03, 2025
GeoWealth secures $38M in funding round led by major alternative investment manager

Series C funding will accelerate unification of TAMP’s model portfolios.

By Steve Randall
WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager
ALTERNATIVES AUG 01, 2025
WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager

The deal marks a strategic entry into private asst markets for the ETP, ETF innovator.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock ETF nabs $4 billion for a crypto trade beating bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 31, 2025
BlackRock ETF nabs $4 billion for a crypto trade beating bitcoin

The once-sleepy Ether is getting its moment as a 50% price jump and key regulatory signals excite retail and institutional investors.

By Bloomberg
KKR beats analyst estimates as fees offset slowdown in exits
ALTERNATIVES JUL 31, 2025
KKR beats analyst estimates as fees offset slowdown in exits

The positive earnings surprise came as the alternatives giant revealed new details about its partnership with Capital Group, along with other strategic deals.

By Bloomberg
Central bank gold buying slows after record rally cools demand
ALTERNATIVES JUL 31, 2025
Central bank gold buying slows after record rally cools demand

Precious metal has become a little too pricey for institutions.

By Bloomberg
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2025
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing

The $3 trillion investment manager is projecting an early 2026 launch for its blended strategy, which would put up to 40% of assets in PE investments or funds offered by KKR.

By Leo Almazora
Terror at Blackstone: The harrowing hours at 345 Park Avenue
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2025
Terror at Blackstone: The harrowing hours at 345 Park Avenue

Asset manager’s president Jon Gray recalls how Monday’s tragedy unfolded.

By Bloomberg