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SEC calls out ‘egregious’ acts of barred executive
ALTERNATIVES FEB 14, 2020
SEC calls out ‘egregious’ acts of barred executive

Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott misused investor money, according to the commission's review of her barring by Finra

By Bruce Kelly
Brokers must act in best interests of sophisticated investors, SEC says
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2020
Brokers must act in best interests of sophisticated investors, SEC says

The latest update to Reg BI frequently asked questions asserts that the rule applies to high-net-worth customers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB fails to deliver tax documents to private placement investors
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2020
GPB fails to deliver tax documents to private placement investors

Schedule K-1 forms won't arrive in time for tax season for investors in GPB Automotive Portfolio, one of the company's two largest funds

By Bruce Kelly
Private equity firm takes stake in $50 billion Creative Planning
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2020
Private equity firm takes stake in $50 billion Creative Planning

General Atlantic is becoming a minority owner as Creative Planning continues to expand

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard puts private equity investments on the menu
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2020
Vanguard puts private equity investments on the menu

Its new partnership with PE specialist HarbourVest initially targets nonprofits but eventually will be available to individual investors

By Jeff Benjamin
Specialized financing leverages art to buy more art
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2020
Specialized financing leverages art to buy more art

Bankers help wealthy clients use planes and other assets as collateral

By Liz Skinner
Cryptocurrency trading platform introduces SMAs for digital assets
ALTERNATIVES JAN 16, 2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform introduces SMAs for digital assets

SFOX hopes the SMA platform will help more financial advisers manage cryptocurrency assets on behalf of clients

By Ryan W. Neal
M&A in the RIA space rides to another record year
RIA NEWS JAN 13, 2020
M&A in the RIA space rides to another record year

Access to capital and a flood of quality buyers are seen driving the trend

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra outlines questions firms must answer on Reg BI compliance
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2020
Finra outlines questions firms must answer on Reg BI compliance

Regulator also highlights private placements, digital communications and bank sweeps as priorities

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealthy investors steer billions toward new Trump tax break
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2020
Wealthy investors steer billions toward new Trump tax break

Over the last month, there was a jump in the assets flowing into funds that employ the opportunity zone tax incentive

By Bloomberg
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2020
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management

PR firm Gregory FCA sells minority stake to private equity investors

By Jeff Benjamin
Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2020
Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever

The level of unspent capital suggests M&A activity this year could be on a scale not seen since the financial crisis

By Bloomberg
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2019
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors

Regulator proposes allowing people with some professional financial certifications, such as Series 7, 65 and 82 licenses, to qualify as accredited investors

By Bloomberg
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 20, 2019
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets

Addepar says assets linked to its technology are growing at an average of $10 billion a week.

By Bloomberg
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2019
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash

Amid recession fears, 42% of family offices around the world are increasing cash reserves.

By Bloomberg
The case against gold
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2019
The case against gold

Some advisers shun the precious metal, arguing that it's simply a trading vehicle.

By Jeff Benjamin
Real estate always in style for the rich
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2019
Real estate always in style for the rich

Property has advantages beyond diversifying portfolios.

By Adam Shell
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2019
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs

Cetera's former CEO launches new fund but he won't be working full-time.

By Bruce Kelly