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Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2023
Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market

AIMA affiliate study reveals how the global asset class is evolving.

By Steve Randall
Alts platform CAIS keeps building
INVESTING RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Alts platform CAIS keeps building

Since its launch in 2009, CAIS has facilitated over $25 billion in transactions involving financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company
INVESTING RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company

Berthel Fisher has been known to sell a variety of alternative investments, which at times can be expensive and volatile.

By Bruce Kelly
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2023
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets

Hodgepodge of different regulations needs addressing, says securities lawyer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2023
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment

YieldStreet failed to disclose heightened risk, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Alts allocations by LPs to rise along with use of AI, survey reveals
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2023
Alts allocations by LPs to rise along with use of AI, survey reveals

Limited partners and asset allocators appear wary of more volatile asset classes.

By Steve Randall
After fee fight, latest Schorsch REIT merger OK'd
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2023
After fee fight, latest Schorsch REIT merger OK'd

'We maintain our view that this represents an overly generous payment to the manager,' Institutional Shareholder Services says of the fee resulting from the deal.

By Bruce Kelly
21Shares and Ark file for first US spot ether ETF
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2023
21Shares and Ark file for first US spot ether ETF

The filing comes as the race to win approval for the first US spot bitcoin fund intensifies.

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial Partners eyes new growth as $7B take-private completes
INVESTING RIAS SEP 05, 2023
Focus Financial Partners eyes new growth as $7B take-private completes

The firm has been acquired by Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Stone Point Capital affiliated funds.

By Steve Randall
Crypto market facing post-FTX wake-up call
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2023
Crypto market facing post-FTX wake-up call

Market making profitability has slumped 30%

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds, private equity sue SEC over fee disclosure rule
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2023
Hedge funds, private equity sue SEC over fee disclosure rule

Trade groups argue the SEC went too far when it rolled out rules mandating disclosures and barring firms from doing sweetheart deals with some investors.

By Bloomberg
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts

'Crypto is on a journey from a niche asset class to a mainstream asset class,' says an advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bitcoin ETF approval will spark a battle for lowest fees
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2023
Bitcoin ETF approval will spark a battle for lowest fees

With the products looking similar, fees will be the difference.

By Bloomberg
SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs

The latest delay came as a disappointment after Grayscale won a court ruling this week overturning the SEC's rejection of its application to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF.

By Bloomberg
Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering

The Connecticut-headquartered firm will help its partner to extend its offering for selected wealth management clients.

By Steve Randall
Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 30, 2023
Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling

Grayscale's win against the SEC has boosted the prospect of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say

'This is further indication that NFT trading by advisors is not ready for prime time,' Ric Edelman says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss

Advisors have a range of stances on cryptocurrency, even in ETF form.

By Emile Hallez
ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos

Despite 'fully decarbonized' claim, environmentalist questions validity.

By Bloomberg
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors
INVESTING RIAS AUG 23, 2023
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors

Quarterly reporting and an annual audit 'could eat into returns and be borne by investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.