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Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections

New FINRA findings suggest younger crypto- and meme-focused investors may be especially vulnerable to fraud and counterparty risks.

By Leo Almazora
 Gold 'may have more room to run' after hitting $4,000 record high
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2025
Gold 'may have more room to run' after hitting $4,000 record high

Experts tell InvestmentNews the surge in gold is no flash in the pan - and can go higher.

By Leo Almazora
Bridgewater soars 26% to lead pack of biggest hedge funds
EQUITIES OCT 02, 2025
Bridgewater soars 26% to lead pack of biggest hedge funds

The firm's flagship macro fund is on pace for its biggest gain in 15 years.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock debuts AI-powered commentary tool for advisors, lands Morgan Stanley as first client
ALTERNATIVES OCT 02, 2025
BlackRock debuts AI-powered commentary tool for advisors, lands Morgan Stanley as first client

Wall Street giant becomes the first to adopt BlackRock’s new AI-powered Auto Commentary, designed to help advisors deliver more personalized portfolio insights.

By Leo Almazora
Gold's record run still has room to climb, says State Street's top gold strategist
ALTERNATIVES OCT 02, 2025
Gold's record run still has room to climb, says State Street's top gold strategist

Aakash Doshi tells InvestmentNews that structural tailwinds could sustain the rally well into 2026.

By Steve Randall
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2025
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech

As private market products surge, experts say standardization and strong partnerships will be crucial to sustainable AI adoption for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Private market assets may be booming, but they are not for every investor
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2025
Private market assets may be booming, but they are not for every investor

Advisors are increasingly adding private market assets to client portfolios, yet liquidity concerns should not be underestimated.

By Gregg Greenberg
Custom models and alternatives are reshaping the advisor toolkit
ALTERNATIVES SEP 25, 2025
Custom models and alternatives are reshaping the advisor toolkit

Cerulli research shows a surge in demand, with RIAs and broker/dealers alike pursuing greater flexibility and tax efficiency.

By Leo Almazora
Employers ready for private market investments in DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2025
Employers ready for private market investments in DC plans

The newest survey from Empower adds to the growing evidence of support from advisors, participants, and other stakeholders.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2025
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads

Survey reveals adoption gaps and opportunities for financial advisors across channels

By Steve Randall
SEC's new rules set stage for wave of crypto ETFs
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2025
SEC's new rules set stage for wave of crypto ETFs

Asset managers eye dozens of new cryptocurrency ETF listings as the federal regulator streamlines approval process and shortens launch timelines.

By Leo Almazora
Grayscale's Brooke Stoddard talks crypto adoption, regulation, and ETFs' next growth phase
ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2025
Grayscale's Brooke Stoddard talks crypto adoption, regulation, and ETFs' next growth phase

"One thing that I'm really excited about is the largest wealth management platforms in the US getting comfortable with their advisors and clients accessing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs for the first time," Stoddard, head of wealth management platforms and due diligence, said.

By Andy Burt
Private equity leans on weaker credit safeguards, Moody’s says
ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2025
Private equity leans on weaker credit safeguards, Moody’s says

Covenants that have served as "red flag indicators" are receding as PE portfolio companies increasingly grapple with "overleveraged capital structures," according to report.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone names Katie Keenan as new BREIT CEO
ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2025
Blackstone names Katie Keenan as new BREIT CEO

Keenan is stepping in to lead the REIT after Wesley LePatner, who tragically died in a Manhattan shooting incident in the summer.

By Leo Almazora
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2025
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?

A tidal wave of alternative investments are being offered to RIAs, but not all RIAs are ready to offer them to clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Man Group goes all-in on ETFs with hedge-fund trades for masses
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2025
Man Group goes all-in on ETFs with hedge-fund trades for masses

The firm's new fixed-income vehicles, launched under its own name, represent a full-tilt bet on the future of active exchange-traded funds.

By Bloomberg
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2025
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans

Criticisms around risky exposures, illiquidity, litigation threats, and unsuitability are substantially off the mark, report says.

By Leo Almazora
Famed DJ Calvin Harris pursues $22.5M claim against ex-advisor over Hollywood project
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2025
Famed DJ Calvin Harris pursues $22.5M claim against ex-advisor over Hollywood project

The Scottish dance music producer alleges Thomas St. John "absolutely breached [his] trust" over a planned development for musicians and artists, according to reports.

By Leo Almazora
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2025
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals

Survey shows resilience, direct investing focus, and rising AI adoption among family offices.

By Steve Randall
Franklin Templeton partners with private capital giants to broaden infrastructure access for wealth clients
ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2025
Franklin Templeton partners with private capital giants to broaden infrastructure access for wealth clients

The strategic collaboration with General Atlantic, CIP, and DigitalBridge comes as CEO Jenny Johnson flags growing challenges in dealmaking for investment managers.

By Leo Almazora