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RIAs considering more private credit in portfolios: Study
RIA NEWS APR 18, 2024
RIAs considering more private credit in portfolios: Study

Advisors like its high yield potential, better risk-adjusted returns and diversification benefits, according to the survey.

By Josh Welsh
Bankrupt GWG bonds not right for anyone: Finra arbitrator
ALTERNATIVES APR 18, 2024
Bankrupt GWG bonds not right for anyone: Finra arbitrator

By 2020, 'GWG had shown years of losses and large negative cash flows,' a securities arbitrator writes.

By Bruce Kelly
Summit sharpens HNW focus with souped-up alts platform
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2024
Summit sharpens HNW focus with souped-up alts platform

RIA unveils partnerships with leading tech and alts providers to arm advisors with a range of alternative investment options.

By Leo Almazora
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024
ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024

"We have a handful of open cases against Arete Wealth, and some involve Center Street, as well," says a plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Cryptos gain as Hong Kong greenlights bitcoin, ether ETFs
ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Cryptos gain as Hong Kong greenlights bitcoin, ether ETFs

It's the latest step in trying to rebuild its financial hub status.

By Bloomberg
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain
ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2024
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain

Fintech platform for alts is teaming up with global credit manager to extend its reach among advisors and high-net-worth investors.

By Leo Almazora
Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions
ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2024
Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions

Bullion is seen as a better hedge than government bonds.

By Bloomberg
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates

If the typical PE firm employs leverage and the cost of borrowing rises, it would make sense that higher interest rates would cut into its returns.

By Gregg Greenberg
Blackstone deal for apartment REIT signals opportunities
ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2024
Blackstone deal for apartment REIT signals opportunities

'It looks like Blackstone is value-investing and hunting,' a senior industry executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2024
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data

Stats will be revealed later this week.

By Bloomberg
SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2024
SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain

The SEC could put extra scrutiny on products that benefit from ether's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, although most ETF applicants may not get the staking benefits in their funds.

By Emile Hallez
Gold at new record high for 4th time this week
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2024
Gold at new record high for 4th time this week

Rate-cut expectations and demand are driving bullion prices.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year
ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2024
Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year

The fund paid out more than $2.8 billion in distributions during 2023, exceeding its cash flows of $2.7 billion, according to its annual report.

By Bloomberg
Record high for gold as trio of drivers converge
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2024
Record high for gold as trio of drivers converge

Rate bets, geopolitics and demand all supporting gains.

By Bloomberg
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

By Leo Almazora
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

By Bruce Kelly
Shaking up the 60/40 portfolio
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Shaking up the 60/40 portfolio

The importance of diversification, like your health, only reveals itself in bad times, advisor says.

By Emily Douglas
Bitcoin volatility is more pronounced in US trading hours
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Bitcoin volatility is more pronounced in US trading hours

The cryptocurrency has gained 154% in the last 12 months.

By Bloomberg