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Why Tyrone Ross remains optimistic amid the crypto winter
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2023
Why Tyrone Ross remains optimistic amid the crypto winter

Ross is confident his latest startup, Turnqey Labs, can become the Plaid of cryptocurrency data for advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
US poised to greenlight new wave of crypto ETFs in the fall
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2023
US poised to greenlight new wave of crypto ETFs in the fall

Unnamed SEC sources signal the regulator is considering approval of new funds.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators order former advisor to pay $664,901 for unsuitable options strategy
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 17, 2023
Finra arbitrators order former advisor to pay $664,901 for unsuitable options strategy

Alabama-based advisor denies he did anything wrong in a statement on his IAPD profile.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
It's time to start looking at private real estate again
INVESTING OPINION AUG 16, 2023
It's time to start looking at private real estate again

While the current market appears uncertain and complex, the intricacies of real estate investing do not necessarily spell trouble.

By Steven Brod
Hedge fund says US hard landing and sell-off frenzy ahead
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2023
Hedge fund says US hard landing and sell-off frenzy ahead

Vantage Point Asset Management says people will be panicking.

By Bloomberg
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing

As the SEC puts off deciding on spot bitcoin ETF, 21Shares and ARK file for a fund that would invest in bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

By Steve Randall
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients

The volatility in publicly traded real estate stocks begs the question as to the best way to allocate to the sector.

By Gregg Greenberg
Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?

Analysts believe the cryptocurrency is about to break free from mediocrity.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2023
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once

The ARK Investment Management CEO backed away from her previous view that her firm's spot-bitcoin ETF would be the first to be approved.

By Bloomberg
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2023
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures

But demand for futures products, rather than spot ones, is a big question.

By Emile Hallez
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'

Gold has been hovering around $2,000 an ounce since the start of 2023, failing to break out in the face of repeated Fed rate hikes.

By Gregg Greenberg
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool

Architect aims to make alts a core element of portfolios rather than a satellite component.

By Ryan W. Neal
US alternative asset manager to boost AUM by $4B with private markets acquisition
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2023
US alternative asset manager to boost AUM by $4B with private markets acquisition

HighVista Strategies is acquiring the US private markets business of abrdn Inc.

By Steve Randall
Investors want crypto custodians and Wall Street wants a slice of that
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2023
Investors want crypto custodians and Wall Street wants a slice of that

Demand for third-party custodian services for digital assets is heating up following the FTX exchange collapse.

By Bloomberg
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital
INVESTING RIAS JUL 24, 2023
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital

Naratil, a 39-year veteran of UBS, last fall stepped down from his senior roles at the wirehouse.

By Bruce Kelly
Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2023
Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges

The peer-to-peer trading digital asset trading platforms are struggling to achieve their decentralized dreams.

By Bloomberg
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2023
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer

The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
INVESTING RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

By Bruce Kelly