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AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals
ALTERNATIVES MAY 11, 2026
AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals

S&P Global report shows AI transactions hit record levels, with software dominating investor interest.

By Steve Randall
Morningstar, Perplexity, and Plaid are reshaping how advisors research investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2026
Morningstar, Perplexity, and Plaid are reshaping how advisors research investments

New AI integrations, which also includes intelligence from Pitchbook, is pushing advisor-grade investment data directly into the tools financial professionals already use.

By Leo Almazora
Gold’s bull cycle faces short-term oil shock risk, but there is good news says State Street’s Doshi
ALTERNATIVES MAY 07, 2026
Gold’s bull cycle faces short-term oil shock risk, but there is good news says State Street’s Doshi

The firm’s Head of Gold Commodities Fund Strategy talks to InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2026
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are scrutinizing a nearly $2 trillion market that has thrived in the shadows – and the pressure is mounting.

By Leo Almazora
People moves: Mercer Advisors, Alaris Acquisitions bring in new M&A leaders
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2026
People moves: Mercer Advisors, Alaris Acquisitions bring in new M&A leaders

JPMorgan, KKR, Ares and Cliffwater also announce senior appointments across wealth and alternatives business lines.

By Leo Almazora
US housing slowdown leaves buyers squeezed between high prices, rents and down payments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2026
US housing slowdown leaves buyers squeezed between high prices, rents and down payments

Cooling price growth has not eased affordability pressure for would-be buyers.

By Steve Randall
Senate bans members from prediction markets amid insider trading concerns
ALTERNATIVES APR 30, 2026
Senate bans members from prediction markets amid insider trading concerns

With Kalshi and Polymarket at the center of insider trading allegations, Congress is moving on multiple fronts to rein in the fast-growing industry of event contracts.

By Leo Almazora
Are private markets really offering differentiation, or are ETFs, mutuals just as good?
ALTERNATIVES APR 30, 2026
Are private markets really offering differentiation, or are ETFs, mutuals just as good?

Morningstar report finds semiliquid funds often share holdings, raising questions on diversification.

By Steve Randall
Prediction market ETFs set to debut, opening brokerage accounts to election bets
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2026
Prediction market ETFs set to debut, opening brokerage accounts to election bets

Roundhill, Bitwise, and GraniteShares are racing to launch landmark ETFs covering the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential race.

By Leo Almazora
What do new mortgage stats reveal about household finances?
ALTERNATIVES APR 27, 2026
What do new mortgage stats reveal about household finances?

Seasonal trends ease borrower stress while refinancing-driven payoffs surge sharply.

By Steve Randall
Schwab creates new limits to RIAs using long-short, separately managed accounts
ALTERNATIVES APR 23, 2026
Schwab creates new limits to RIAs using long-short, separately managed accounts

Schwab is following Fidelity in tightening guidance of RIAs using such strategies.

By Bruce Kelly
Old Schorsch REIT, National Healthcare Properties, to start trading this week
ALTERNATIVES APR 21, 2026
Old Schorsch REIT, National Healthcare Properties, to start trading this week

According to the company, National Healthcare Properties expects its IPO price to be between $13.00 and $16.00 per share.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps Advyzon for global UMA program as wealth push accelerates
ALTERNATIVES APR 21, 2026
Citi taps Advyzon for global UMA program as wealth push accelerates

The deal will give Citi Wealth clients access to a single account structure combining ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts and alternatives — with BlackRock integration built in.

By Leo Almazora
Regulatory shift could influence private markets landscape
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2026
Regulatory shift could influence private markets landscape

Proposal would scale back Form PF requirements for some private fund advisors

By Steve Randall
Advisors lean on private markets as volatility rattles public portfolios
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2026
Advisors lean on private markets as volatility rattles public portfolios

Blackstone's latest advisor survey finds nearly all respondents holding or adding to private equity positions, even as redemption gates and AI-driven credit concerns shake the asset class.

By Leo Almazora
You can't beat the house: A portfolio manager's POV on prediction markets and sports betting
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2026
You can't beat the house: A portfolio manager's POV on prediction markets and sports betting

With Robinhood building a prediction hub and Schwab signaling caution, wealth firms are confronting potentially blurred lines between investment tools and pure speculation.

By Leo Almazora
Oil rising again as US, Iran fire on commercial traffic while peace talks are disputed
EQUITIES APR 19, 2026
Oil rising again as US, Iran fire on commercial traffic while peace talks are disputed

Investors should prepare for another tense week ahead as Middle East tension continues.

By Steve Randall
Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate
EQUITIES APR 17, 2026
Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate

Rising dominance of passive investing is pushing growth companies into private markets and reshaping the future of public equities.

By Steve Randall
Canadian boutique advisory expands into New York targeting mid-market private equity clients
ALTERNATIVES APR 17, 2026
Canadian boutique advisory expands into New York targeting mid-market private equity clients

Sapling CEO Rob Hong says relationship-driven growth, valuation gaps, and evolving deal structures are creating new opportunities across the US market.

By Steve Randall
Schwab moves into spot crypto trading with phased retail rollout
ALTERNATIVES APR 17, 2026
Schwab moves into spot crypto trading with phased retail rollout

Brokerage giant adds bitcoin and ethereum trading as demand for digital assets accelerates.

By Steve Randall