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ETrade to add cryptocurrencies to platform
ALTERNATIVES APR 30, 2019
ETrade to add cryptocurrencies to platform

Firm will start with bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Bloomberg
Centerbridge said to be in talks to buy Advisor Group
ALTERNATIVES APR 23, 2019
Centerbridge said to be in talks to buy Advisor Group

Advisor Group's independent broker-dealer network in the U.S. has more than 7,000 advisers.

By Bloomberg
Massachusetts charges adviser with concealing information in marijuana deals
ALTERNATIVES APR 17, 2019
Massachusetts charges adviser with concealing information in marijuana deals

Frederick V. McDonald, Jr. allegedly failed to disclose risks and his own conflicts.

By InvestmentNews
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sales of unregistered securities are a growing problem that's harming investors — and the industry
ALTERNATIVES APR 13, 2019
Sales of unregistered securities are a growing problem that's harming investors — and the industry

The practice is giving the industry a black eye — so what can financial advisers do to stop it?

By Bruce Kelly
A digital twist on investing in rare collectibles
ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2019
A digital twist on investing in rare collectibles

Investors can buy shares of automobiles and artwork without actually owning a physical car or painting.

By Ryan W. Neal
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2019
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk

As the risk of a recession and market pullback mounts, some advisers taking risk completely off the table.

By Jeff Benjamin
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds
ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2019
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds

SEC chairman indicates desire to modify accredited investor standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Consider the alternative
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2019
Consider the alternative

Why alternative investments have a place in your clients' portfolios.

By Aaron Hodari
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

By Jeff Benjamin
The hedger's opportunity
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2019
The hedger's opportunity

Using hedged positions can protect clients' portfolios if the market goes south.

By Jay Pestrichelli
Brian Block continues his legal fight to stay out of prison
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2019
Brian Block continues his legal fight to stay out of prison

A judge denied Mr. Block's motion for a new trial, but he wants another day in court.

By Bruce Kelly
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant
ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2019
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant

The deal produces a combination that can rival Blackstone Group.

By Bloomberg
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2019
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore

What did IBDs that sold GPB private placements know about its trash hauling companies?

By Bruce Kelly
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2019
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits

Financial advisers get creative to keep their conservative clients from losing ground to inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2019
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation

Agency's inquiry follows SEC and Finra investigations into private placement firm, which has raised $1.8 billion from wealthy investors.

By Bruce Kelly
One of Wall Street's most popular trading strategies is failing
ALTERNATIVES MAR 01, 2019
One of Wall Street's most popular trading strategies is failing

Trend-following quant investing strategies were baffled by the markets' ups and downs last year

By Bloomberg
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

By Greg Iacurci
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

By Jeff Benjamin
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

By Jeff Benjamin