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LPL's Bill Dwyer is back, and he's pitching AI
INVESTING TECHNOLOGY FEB 01, 2024
LPL's Bill Dwyer is back, and he's pitching AI

'Bill Dwyer is a terrific senior executive and leader, and I can’t wait to see what he does here,' says another executive.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Another trough coming in 2024 for boom-and-bust non-traded REITs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
Another trough coming in 2024 for boom-and-bust non-traded REITs

Non-traded real estate investment trusts face a well-documented set of challenges, including sharply rising interest rates and headlines about half-empty office buildings.

By Bruce Kelly
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec

Many broker-dealers still have plenty of work to do regarding new product.

By Bruce Kelly
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say

Such ETFs could become a small component of target-date funds.

By Emile Hallez
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor

'I worked my whole life trying to save for now, and I can't retire,' says Galia Meiri, one of the advisor's clients.

By Bruce Kelly
Will REITs continue to roil investors in 2024?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 29, 2024
Will REITs continue to roil investors in 2024?

It used to be elevators were the only things that rose and fell so regularly when it came to buildings. Now it’s the shares of the companies that own them

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors not done with alternatives despite bull run
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 25, 2024
Advisors not done with alternatives despite bull run

The run-up in stocks raises the question of whether advisors should start reducing their stakes in those illiquid alternatives that once provided them safe harbor.

By Gregg Greenberg
Citi launches $2B private lending solution with LuminArx Capital
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 19, 2024
Citi launches $2B private lending solution with LuminArx Capital

The two firms' capabilities aim to provide a differentiated offering.

By Steve Randall
Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs

'We’ve made significant investments the last few years across our franchise to better serve our customers, and help drive growth,' says Wells CFO Mike Santomassimo.

By Bruce Kelly
With the bitcoin ETF out of the bag, advisors weigh in
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
With the bitcoin ETF out of the bag, advisors weigh in

Advisors offer their opinions on investing in crypto now that the long-awaited bitcoin ETFs have started trading.

By Gregg Greenberg
JPMorgan anticipates $30B of private credit will change hands this year
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
JPMorgan anticipates $30B of private credit will change hands this year

Nascent secondary market is expected to see record pace of activity as investors seek liquidity.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2024
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?

'Financial advisors don’t understand bitcoin,' one senior executive notes. 'It's a disaster waiting to happen.'

By Bruce Kelly
Bitcoin ETF trades top $3B in ‘ground-breaking’ first day
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2024
Bitcoin ETF trades top $3B in ‘ground-breaking’ first day

Demand soars but gauging the level of interest from advisors likely to come later as more broker-dealers list the funds.

By Bloomberg
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised

Chair Gary Gensler denounces unauthorized social media post.

By James Burton
What's driving increasing risk appetite among alt fund managers?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
What's driving increasing risk appetite among alt fund managers?

Most fund executives say risk appetite will be higher in the next 12 months.

By Steve Randall
North America leads hedge funds confidence despite quarterly decrease
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 08, 2024
North America leads hedge funds confidence despite quarterly decrease

Index reveals confidence drop was led by hedged equity and global macro managers.

By Steve Randall
Where have all the hedge funds gone? Advisors weigh in
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 04, 2024
Where have all the hedge funds gone? Advisors weigh in

Not too long ago financial advisors would bend over backwards to get their high-net-worth clients into exclusive hedge funds.

By Gregg Greenberg
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2024
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney

Finra hits LPL, Interactive Brokers with fines as 2023 closes.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisors want asset managers to provide more education on alternatives
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 22, 2023
Financial advisors want asset managers to provide more education on alternatives

Research reveals the types of educational material most wanted.

By Steve Randall