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JPMorgan on the prowl for a partner in private credit
ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2024
JPMorgan on the prowl for a partner in private credit

The banking behemoth is looking to extend its $3.6T asset management arm's reach in the piping-hot sector, according to sources.

By Bloomberg
Half of young investors see art investment as a 'safe haven'
ALTERNATIVES MAY 22, 2024
Half of young investors see art investment as a 'safe haven'

The increased focus on ESG investments is filtering down to the cultural space, says Deloitte's US art and finance lead.

By Emily Douglas
Commonwealth sharpens HNW focus with iCapital partnership
ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2024
Commonwealth sharpens HNW focus with iCapital partnership

The independent wealth firm is rolling out a custom platform for advisors to offer and conduct due diligence on alternative investments.

By Leo Almazora
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2024
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy

Was an all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion to blame?

By Bruce Kelly
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession
ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2024
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession

The crypto investment colossus is tapping an asset management veteran with history at Goldman, BlackRock, and Invesco as its next chief executive.

By Leo Almazora
Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?
ALTERNATIVES MAY 17, 2024
Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?

A new study asks how well the fast-growing alternative investment vehicles perform based on equity and debt benchmarks.

By Leo Almazora
Early adopter who understands collectibles
ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
Early adopter who understands collectibles

Alternative investments are going to continue to play a key role, even for the mass affluent market, says family office CEO.

By Emily Douglas
B. Riley bouncing back after tough winter
ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
B. Riley bouncing back after tough winter

'The wealth managers have been unbelievably supportive through all of this,' said Bryant Riley, the firm's chair and co-CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
Haves and have nots: The illusory promise of SEC investor protection
OPINION MAY 16, 2024
Haves and have nots: The illusory promise of SEC investor protection

While the rule ostensibly aims to shield investors from financial risk, the evidence suggests a different narrative.

By Mark M. Goldberg
Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RIA NEWS 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