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Bitcoin trade gone bad leaves counterparties holding the bag
ALTERNATIVES AUG 03, 2018
Bitcoin trade gone bad leaves counterparties holding the bag

Trading debacle could dent confidence in one of largest cryptocurrency venues.

By Bloomberg
Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers
RIA NEWS AUG 02, 2018
Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers

Looking to double their money in five years, P-E investors are attracted to the wealth management industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Schorsch REIT listing a billion-dollar disaster for investors
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2018
Schorsch REIT listing a billion-dollar disaster for investors

The share price of American Finance Trust Inc. has plunged since trading began on July 19, and advisers deserve answers.

By Bruce Kelly
Investing in fine wine is producing ever-greater returns
ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2018
Investing in fine wine is producing ever-greater returns

French wines dominate portfolios; California wines constitute only a small fraction of what's traded.

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations
RIA NEWS JUL 26, 2018
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations

Despite the below-target offering price, the stock closed its first day of trading at $37.55 — a 13.8% gain.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida

Hybrid owned by Lightyear is acquiring Retirement Strategies Group of Jacksonville

By InvestmentNews
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2018
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million

Company's revised goal from $100 million could be a sign RIA valuations are rising.

By Jeff Benjamin
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email

The agency has gotten more than 90 comments on Cboe's proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

By Bloomberg
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says

But Larry Fink is 'very excited' about blockchain technology and says it could be a way to enhance company's Aladdin system

By Bloomberg
Are nontraded REIT sales back from the dead?
ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2018
Are nontraded REIT sales back from the dead?

Sales could hit $5.1 billion this year, up from $4.2 billion in 2017, according to Robert A. Stanger & Co. Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Investors wait for financial statements from leading seller of alternative investments
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2018
Investors wait for financial statements from leading seller of alternative investments

GPB, which offers private placements, also cut the distribution rate on one of its funds

By Bruce Kelly
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2018
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors

SEC alleges money from newer UDF fund was being used to pay distributions to investors in older fund.

By Bruce Kelly
The newest alternative asset: Classic cars
ALTERNATIVES JUL 05, 2018
The newest alternative asset: Classic cars

Can't afford a Ferrari? You can buy a share in one for $80.

By Bloomberg
Galvin: 10 broker-dealers to be scrutinized
ALTERNATIVES JUL 02, 2018
Galvin: 10 broker-dealers to be scrutinized

Massachusetts looking into private placement sales.

By InvestmentNews
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels
ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2018
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels

Largest cryptocurrency falls to its lowest level since November, while many tokens go to zero.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels
ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2018
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels

Largest cryptocurrency falls to its lowest level since November, while many tokens go to zero

By Bloomberg
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers

Third Seven Advisors leverages its own investment bank

By Jeff Benjamin
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2018
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch

Cresset Capital Management is adding a family office to its 1-year-old practice.

By Jeff Benjamin
Younger millionaires want advice on cryptocurrency
ALTERNATIVES JUN 19, 2018
Younger millionaires want advice on cryptocurrency

More than 70% of those under 40 want their wealth managers to discuss the subject.

By Bloomberg
LPL rolls out blockchain separately managed account
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2018
LPL rolls out blockchain separately managed account

Separately managed account invests in stocks of companies that use the distributed ledger system.

By John Waggoner