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White House told staffers not to bet on Iran war using prediction markets
ALTERNATIVES APR 10, 2026
White House told staffers not to bet on Iran war using prediction markets

A staff-wide email reminded employees of ethics rules as suspicious trades around the Iran conflict draw Democratic calls for tighter regulation.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors still using hedge funds despite Wall Street's PE push. Here's how.
EQUITIES APR 09, 2026
Advisors still using hedge funds despite Wall Street's PE push. Here's how.

Private equity may be getting a big push on Wall Street but wealth managers are still strategically using hedge funds to achieve client goals.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors agree that fine wine investment is poised for historic surge
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2026
Advisors agree that fine wine investment is poised for historic surge

Report reveals wealth managers expect growth of wine within portfolios.

By Steve Randall
Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets
EQUITIES APR 08, 2026
Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets

Oil prices remain more than 40% above pre-war levels and ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has barely recovered, as the US-Iran ceasefire frays amid competing claims over its terms.

By Leo Almazora
Sobering outlook for private credit as Moody’s cuts outlook on BDCs to negative
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2026
Sobering outlook for private credit as Moody’s cuts outlook on BDCs to negative

“The implications of a Moody’s downgrade itself are that it damages confidence,” said a senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman's private credit fund sidesteps redemption crunch that hit rivals
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2026
Goldman's private credit fund sidesteps redemption crunch that hit rivals

With more than $8 billion trapped across the industry and rivals capping withdrawals, the firm is now moving to capitalize on easing competition among lenders.

By Leo Almazora
Ceasefire announced: Oil below $100, US market futures up sharply
EQUITIES APR 08, 2026
Ceasefire announced: Oil below $100, US market futures up sharply

But inflation and supply chain risks are still dominating underlying market sentiment.

By Steve Randall
Jamie Dimon's three-pronged warning: Iran inflation risk, private credit cracks, and AI's unknowns
EQUITIES APR 06, 2026
Jamie Dimon's three-pronged warning: Iran inflation risk, private credit cracks, and AI's unknowns

The JPMorgan chief''s annual letter points to the '70s oil-shock recession, private credit losses running "a little higher than they should be," and "second- and third-order effects" from emerging AI technology.

By Leo Almazora
Private credit is maturing, not collapsing, says PwC strategist
ALTERNATIVES APR 06, 2026
Private credit is maturing, not collapsing, says PwC strategist

Roland Kastoun, asset and wealth management advisory leader at PwC, says private credit's recent troubles will ultimately make the asset class stronger.

By Gregg Greenberg
Blue Owl BDCs limit client buybacks after customers seek to cash out
ALTERNATIVES APR 02, 2026
Blue Owl BDCs limit client buybacks after customers seek to cash out

Meanwhile, KKR FS also limits client redemptions.

By Bruce Kelly
Investors raise a glass as fine wine market stabilizes amid geopolitical turmoil
ALTERNATIVES APR 02, 2026
Investors raise a glass as fine wine market stabilizes amid geopolitical turmoil

Improved liquidity and investor ‘safe haven’ demand signal a potential floor after prolonged correction.

By Steve Randall
Fintech startup Sekond wants to bolster advisors’ private markets arsenal with liquidity monitoring tool
ALTERNATIVES APR 02, 2026
Fintech startup Sekond wants to bolster advisors’ private markets arsenal with liquidity monitoring tool

“It’s trying to help advisors, empower them in that conversation with their clients,” said Rasmus Goksor, CEO of Sekond.

By James Rogers
Franklin Templeton buying crypto shop as it continues push into nontraditional assets
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2026
Franklin Templeton buying crypto shop as it continues push into nontraditional assets

“Crypto’s institutional moment has arrived,” an executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Former JPMorgan advisor fights zero-dollar FINRA award in federal court
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2026
Former JPMorgan advisor fights zero-dollar FINRA award in federal court

Comparable cases against JPMorgan resulted in awards up to $2.5 million.

By Tez Romero
Delaware court greenlights lawsuit over Hatteras fund's disastrous $305M asset sale
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2026
Delaware court greenlights lawsuit over Hatteras fund's disastrous $305M asset sale

Investors lost 98%. The manager never stopped collecting fees.

By Carleen Bongat
What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2026
What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors

The proposal, which offers plan sponsors a process-based safe harbor to curb ERISA lawsuits, comes as private-credit volatility raises fresh questions for advisors and their clients.

By Leo Almazora
Private credit redemptions test the model as banks look for an opening
ALTERNATIVES MAR 27, 2026
Private credit redemptions test the model as banks look for an opening

As withdrawals rise and fundraising cools, the debate is shifting from returns to redemption mechanics – and whether today’s guardrails can allay or aggravate investor unease.

By Leo Almazora
Oil shockwaves spread beyond Gulf as conflict risks and supply crunch rattle markets
EQUITIES MAR 25, 2026
Oil shockwaves spread beyond Gulf as conflict risks and supply crunch rattle markets

Fresh attacks, strained Gulf flows and rising risk premiums jolt global investors and energy outlook

By Steve Randall
Fidelity wants clarity from SEC on rules for broker-dealers and crypto assets
ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2026
Fidelity wants clarity from SEC on rules for broker-dealers and crypto assets

Alternative trading systems and crypto are of particular interest to Fidelity.

By Bruce Kelly
Private infrastructure rebounds as investors pile into mega-funds, report reveals
ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2026
Private infrastructure rebounds as investors pile into mega-funds, report reveals

New study shows fundraising surge, $1.6T AUM and widening sector bets.

By Steve Randall