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Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds

Poll of 1,500 retirement plan investors finds 45% interested in private equity and private debt, with more than three-quarters saying they'd ramp up contributions as a result.

By Leo Almazora
Private equity exits surge 69%, but RIAs flex staying power
ALTERNATIVES AUG 25, 2025
Private equity exits surge 69%, but RIAs flex staying power

Private equity exit values and volume are up sharply, but investments in RIAs are taking a different path: “Many PE firms are now structuring proposals that allow RIAs to roll equity into their next fund,” Hue Partners' Emily Blue told InvestmentNews.

By Andrew Cohen
Private infrastructure: Why wealthy families are turning to an often overlooked asset class
ALTERNATIVES AUG 25, 2025
Private infrastructure: Why wealthy families are turning to an often overlooked asset class

Luke Taylor, co-president of Stonepeak shares his insights with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals
EQUITIES AUG 20, 2025
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals

Fidelity research finds resilience as DIY investors balance caution with optimism.

By Steve Randall
US consumer credit shows signs of stability as borrowers manage debt responsibly
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2025
US consumer credit shows signs of stability as borrowers manage debt responsibly

Report reveals measured growth, easing delinquencies, resilient credit behavior.

By Steve Randall
iCapital and Alto announce key hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
iCapital and Alto announce key hires

The fintech firms' latest additions, including veterans from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, come amid rising demand for alternative assets in the retirement space.

By Leo Almazora
Scoring big with investment in the untapped sports, media and entertainment economy
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2025
Scoring big with investment in the untapped sports, media and entertainment economy

Mark Affolter, co-head of Sports, Media, and Entertainment at Ares, shares insights.

By Steve Randall
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2025
Gold hit by surprise US tariffs, unleashing new turmoil

Traders, analysts, and executives left reeling as ramifications of reciprocal tariffs on bullion imports slowly sink in.

By Bloomberg
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump greenlights alternative investments in 401(k) accounts – Industry reacts

The president signed an executive order late Thursday which he says will broaden choice.

By Steve Randall
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2025
Advyzon and SS&C roll out wealth tech platform updates for advisors

Advyzon has launched a new hub for professionally managed model portfolios, while SS&C unveiled a unified suite of wealth solutions under the Black Diamond banner.

By Leo Almazora
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2025
Trump to sign order opening 401(k)s to private equity

The executive order directed at the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission also gives an opening to cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments.

By Leo Almazora
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2025
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'

Wealth managers weigh in on their alternative asset allocations, as well as name their favorite private market investments.

By Gregg Greenberg
Homeowners have seen their home equity jump $600B in the past year
ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2025
Homeowners have seen their home equity jump $600B in the past year

Report highlights ability for owners to unlock larger loan offers.

By Steve Randall
Apollo draws $61 billion in record quarter driven by lending
ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2025
Apollo draws $61 billion in record quarter driven by lending

The alternative asset giant saw a boost in fee-based profits as its push to launch semi-liquid strategies for more everyday investors continues.

By Bloomberg
GeoWealth secures $38M in funding round led by major alternative investment manager
ALTERNATIVES AUG 03, 2025
GeoWealth secures $38M in funding round led by major alternative investment manager

Series C funding will accelerate unification of TAMP’s model portfolios.

By Steve Randall
WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager
ALTERNATIVES AUG 01, 2025
WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager

The deal marks a strategic entry into private asst markets for the ETP, ETF innovator.

By Steve Randall
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2025
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing

The $3 trillion investment manager is projecting an early 2026 launch for its blended strategy, which would put up to 40% of assets in PE investments or funds offered by KKR.

By Leo Almazora
EToro to tokenize US stocks on Ethereum network for 24/7 trading
ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2025
EToro to tokenize US stocks on Ethereum network for 24/7 trading

Following a similar move by Robinhood, the online investing platform said it will also offer 24/5 trading initially with a menu of 100 US-listed stocks and ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Private market optimism grows amid public market caution, says Wells Fargo
ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2025
Private market optimism grows amid public market caution, says Wells Fargo

Institutional investors are pivoting portfolios to reflect complex macroeconomics.

By Steve Randall
Harrison Street launches private wealth division to offers alts strategies to advisors, HNWIs
ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2025
Harrison Street launches private wealth division to offers alts strategies to advisors, HNWIs

Asset management firm expands and rebrands subsidiary for institutional-quality offering.

By Steve Randall