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Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance

The investment advisory firm’s new fintech partnership marks the first phase of its broader comprehensive strategy.

By Leo Almazora
GameStop surge leaves short sellers with a $1.4B burn
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2024
GameStop surge leaves short sellers with a $1.4B burn

Skeptics betting against the popular meme stock were hit with massive paper losses as the company’s share price roughly tripled this month.

By Bloomberg
More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2024
More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients

Polling by DACFP and Franklin Templeton reveals 70 percent surge in advisors planning to recommend digital asset allocations in client portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
AlTi announces deal for $3B family office Envoi
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
AlTi announces deal for $3B family office Envoi

The acquisition in Minneapolis extends the global wealth manager’s ambitions to become a key player in the UHNW space.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform

Partnership will give more independent advisors and firms access to Blackstone strategies that have been curated and vetted by Mercer.

By Leo Almazora
MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform

The firms have teamed up to build a centralized tech platform for advisors to access alternatives, structured notes, and annuities.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone REIT in media cross hairs over valuation
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
Blackstone REIT in media cross hairs over valuation

Sketchy math dogs private market investments sold to retail investors.

By Bruce Kelly
First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients

The North Carolina-based wealth firm is expanding its private equity, private debt, private real estate options for qualified individuals and institutions.

By Leo Almazora
Cracks are showing in private credit, says Moody’s
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 07, 2024
Cracks are showing in private credit, says Moody’s

The ratings agency sees a potential reckoning as “realities of higher interest rates” erode credit quality and create performance challenges.

By Bloomberg
Private credit is growing as a financing option, outperforming for investors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 07, 2024
Private credit is growing as a financing option, outperforming for investors

American Investment Council says the market continues to expand.

By Steve Randall
Goldman bolsters alts commitment with new lending solution
INVESTING RIAS MAY 06, 2024
Goldman bolsters alts commitment with new lending solution

Extended to eligible RIA clients, the new offering takes the staid practice of securities lending to the alternative investment space.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors

The leading alternative investments provider is rolling out a suite of asset-allocation strategies across private equity, private credit, and real assets.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning

The stock trading platform is facing an enforcement action as the federal regulator continues to crack down on digital assets.

By Bloomberg
Spurs co-owner Sixth Street laying ground for debut sports fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 03, 2024
Spurs co-owner Sixth Street laying ground for debut sports fund

The San Francisco-based investment firm and NBA team stakeholder is reportedly in talks to raise its first vehicle for sports teams and leagues.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds are making a run for safety, says Goldman
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Hedge funds are making a run for safety, says Goldman

Portfolio positioning data show a shift toward defensive stocks as investing pros turn skittish on rate uncertainty.

By Bloomberg
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC

"The only way to really address recidivism is through bringing criminal cases," one attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy

The multibillion-dollar alts platform’s new fund offers exposure to high-potential private tech companies across the US, Europe and Asia.

By Leo Almazora
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros

Buying a home remains an aspiration but perhaps the time isn’t right?

By Steve Randall
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms

Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.

By Leo Almazora