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Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
BlackRock advances digital assets strategy with launch of first public tokenized fund
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2024
BlackRock advances digital assets strategy with launch of first public tokenized fund

Asset manager has invested in Securitize to further digital assets infrastructure.

By Steve Randall
Commercial real estate tremors reverberate in CLO space
ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Commercial real estate tremors reverberate in CLO space

Unprecedented stress in vehicles for risky real estate debt could be canary in the coal mine for the broader commercial real estate debt market.

By Bloomberg
Residential real estate is hot commodity for investors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Residential real estate is hot commodity for investors

'Advisors have been looking for other areas to park some money for some time and real estate's a natural lateral move,' asset manager says.

By Josh Welsh
Are advisors having a change of heart on crypto?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Are advisors having a change of heart on crypto?

Research by the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals finds three-fifths are suggesting crypto to clients.

By Leo Almazora
Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution
OPINION MAR 19, 2024
Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution

As alternative investments grow in popularity, firms and advisors will need tech that enables them to provide better service to clients exposed to such assets.

By Akhil Lodha
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities

Largest US pension fund believes riskier assets will outperform.

By Bloomberg
Grayscale posts largest outflows since switch to ETF
ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Grayscale posts largest outflows since switch to ETF

Bitcoin was down 6.5% in early trading Tuesday

By Bloomberg
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2024
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’

The MassMutual subsidiary filed legal action as an aggressive recruitment strategy threatens its status in the private credit space.

By Leo Almazora
Neuberger Berman inks direct indexing deal with Key Wealth
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2024
Neuberger Berman inks direct indexing deal with Key Wealth

Wealth management firm adds custom SMA platform to its shelf of proprietary portfolio products for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Senior secured loans are the next best investment, Bluerock says
ALTERNATIVES MAR 15, 2024
Senior secured loans are the next best investment, Bluerock says

The loans offer several benefits for investors, including diversification.

By Josh Welsh