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Inheritances won’t unlock housing supply as the ‘silver tsunami’ may be a gentle wave
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2026
Inheritances won’t unlock housing supply as the ‘silver tsunami’ may be a gentle wave

Home equity surges but wealth transfer recipients are likely to benefit rather than the wider US housing market.

By Steve Randall
Gold’s surge past $5,000 redraws the safe-haven map for investors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2026
Gold’s surge past $5,000 redraws the safe-haven map for investors

Geopolitical unrest pushes precious metal to new heights and there may be more to come.

By Steve Randall
IPO thaw, private credit boom and Asia focus signal new phase for private markets
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2026
IPO thaw, private credit boom and Asia focus signal new phase for private markets

Global LP survey points to 2026 public listings, rising manager dispersion in private credit, and growing reliance on secondaries and co-investments.

By Steve Randall
Volatility fuels rise of direct indexing and private markets in high-net-worth portfolios
ALTERNATIVES JAN 25, 2026
Volatility fuels rise of direct indexing and private markets in high-net-worth portfolios

Customization and private markets reshape high-net-worth portfolio strategy.

By Steve Randall
$200M fundraise for firm that helps indie musicians monetize their songwriting rights
ALTERNATIVES JAN 22, 2026
$200M fundraise for firm that helps indie musicians monetize their songwriting rights

New capital stack strengthens acquisition engine and tech platform for independent creators.

By Steve Randall
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest predicts AI, other tech's great acceleration
EQUITIES JAN 22, 2026
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest predicts AI, other tech's great acceleration

Report considers where investors should pivot next, the breakthrough themes steering the 2026 innovation wave.

By Steve Randall
Trump order targets Wall Street buyers of single-family homes
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2026
Trump order targets Wall Street buyers of single-family homes

White House moves to curb institutional purchases of single-family rentals, with enforcement details still to be set by regulators.

By Leo Almazora
Greenland rhetoric 'a yawn' for markets, says advisor
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2026
Greenland rhetoric 'a yawn' for markets, says advisor

Gold surges past $4,800 on Trump’s Davos remarks; stocks shoot up following details of future deal framework, with the president no longer imposing planned tariffs on Europe.

By Leo Almazora
Managers should 'proactively hedge risks' as gold surges
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2026
Managers should 'proactively hedge risks' as gold surges

Trump’s Greenland tariff threats revive ‘sell America’ trade as global investors dump dollars, Treasurys, and equities.

By Leo Almazora
Private equity enters a new phase of opportunity after a cautious 2025
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2026
Private equity enters a new phase of opportunity after a cautious 2025

Deal momentum builds for 2026 as advisors navigate selective growth, tech focus and liquidity innovation.

By Steve Randall
Trillions in inherited property wealth to reshape client portfolios, financial planning priorities
ALTERNATIVES JAN 20, 2026
Trillions in inherited property wealth to reshape client portfolios, financial planning priorities

Report highlights the generational wealth wave forcing a new playbook for luxury real estate advice dubbed ‘nest investing’

By Steve Randall
REITs may be worth another look in 2026, advisors say
ALTERNATIVES JAN 19, 2026
REITs may be worth another look in 2026, advisors say

Real estate investment trusts underperformed the overall market last year, but wealth managers say they may be worth another look in the coming months.

By Gregg Greenberg
Sports tycoon Stan Kroenke surges to top spot among US private landowners
ALTERNATIVES JAN 15, 2026
Sports tycoon Stan Kroenke surges to top spot among US private landowners

The Rams owner’s latest mega-deal spotlights how an elite circle of billionaires is amassing control over ranches and farmland as an asset class.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock hits $14T asset record as it stands firm on private credit
ALTERNATIVES JAN 15, 2026
BlackRock hits $14T asset record as it stands firm on private credit

The Larry Fink-led asset manager posted strong inflows and fee growth to end 2025, while insisting credit conditions are stable in its core portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
Will advisors increase their VC allocations in 2026?
EQUITIES JAN 15, 2026
Will advisors increase their VC allocations in 2026?

After a dismal year for venture capital investing in 2025, wealth managers decide whether to step up their allocations in 2026.

By Gregg Greenberg
Private credit at a crossroads: Europe surges as US market shows strain
ALTERNATIVES JAN 15, 2026
Private credit at a crossroads: Europe surges as US market shows strain

Rising defaults, shifting allocations and structural change define a more complex private credit landscape.

By Steve Randall
Wells Fargo strategists call 2026 a year of economic strength but with geopolitical shocks
EQUITIES JAN 15, 2026
Wells Fargo strategists call 2026 a year of economic strength but with geopolitical shocks

Cronk, Timmerman urge balance of resilient growth data with rising geopolitical risk in client strategies.

By Steve Randall
Empower unveils Blackstone as latest private-market investment partner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2026
Empower unveils Blackstone as latest private-market investment partner

Tie-up seeks to deepen retirement-plan access to private markets as advisors weigh diversification benefits, fees, and suitability.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock poll shows advisors chasing HNW growth with tax, private market offerings
ALTERNATIVES JAN 14, 2026
BlackRock poll shows advisors chasing HNW growth with tax, private market offerings

Survey points to a disconnect between high-net-worth demand for sophisticated tax guidance and the relatively limited role of after-tax returns in many advisors’ decisions.

By Leo Almazora
Bullish forces will carry Bitcoin higher in 2026, advisors say
EQUITIES JAN 14, 2026
Bullish forces will carry Bitcoin higher in 2026, advisors say

Bitcoin finished 2025 slightly lower after a turbulent ride, but wealth managers see it bouncing back in the coming months. Here's why.

By Gregg Greenberg