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IBD boosts reserves more than $500,000 for inverse-ETF legal costs
ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2021
IBD boosts reserves more than $500,000 for inverse-ETF legal costs

Calton & Associates, with 400 reps and advisers, is looking at paying restitution of close to half a million to clients who bought leveraged exchange-traded funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Chevron greenwashing complaint filed with FTC
ALTERNATIVES MAR 17, 2021
Chevron greenwashing complaint filed with FTC

Complaint is first time environmental groups have brought such claims to the Federal Trade Commission against an oil giant.

By Bloomberg
SPACs are the investment darling of the pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2021
SPACs are the investment darling of the pandemic

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been all the rage for the past 12 months, but will the fever outlast the pandemic?

By Bruce Kelly
Booming SPAC market draws SEC scrutiny
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2021
Booming SPAC market draws SEC scrutiny

The vehicles are touted for democratizing markets by allowing retail investors access to high-growth companies. But the SEC said they come with distinct risks.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisor Group firms boost legal reserves
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2021
Advisor Group firms boost legal reserves

Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial Inc., and FSC Securities Corp., increased legal reserves by as much as three times the amount of the prior year.

By Bruce Kelly
It’s time to talk about Bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2021
It’s time to talk about Bitcoin

Advisers don’t have to join the bulls, but they better join the discussion.

By George Moriarty
PE firm Merchant buys stake in Axiom Financial Strategies
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2021
PE firm Merchant buys stake in Axiom Financial Strategies

The deal shows that private equity investors are starting to move down-market to invest in smaller registered investment advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
iCapital leverages KKR to lure investors into private equity
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2021
iCapital leverages KKR to lure investors into private equity

The rebranded PE fund targets the country's 13 million accredited households with an offer of access to KKR's investment expertise.

By Jeff Benjamin
GPB broker-dealer shuts down amid fraud charges
ALTERNATIVES MAR 01, 2021
GPB broker-dealer shuts down amid fraud charges

Ascendant Alternative Strategies changed its official status with Finra to termination requested. Founders of GPB, David Gentile and Jeff Schneider were arrested and charged with fraud last month by the FBI.

By Bruce Kelly
Nick Schorsch is back — and heading up a SPAC
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2021
Nick Schorsch is back — and heading up a SPAC

The former nontraded REIT czar is looking for a next act in the securities industry, and this time it's a family affair.

By Bruce Kelly
$1.8 billion mutual fund halts redemptions over alleged fraud
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2021
$1.8 billion mutual fund halts redemptions over alleged fraud

The manager of the Infinity Q liquid alt fund was fired after being accused of fudging asset values. The fund could not value its assets for purposes of calculating its net asset value.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo Asset Management sold to private equity for $2.1 billion
ALTERNATIVES FEB 23, 2021
Wells Fargo Asset Management sold to private equity for $2.1 billion

Nico Marais will stay on as CEO of the $603 billion business after the sale to GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners, while there will be fresh faces on the board.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ariel Investments launches firm to build minority businesses
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
Ariel Investments launches firm to build minority businesses

The private asset management firm, Ariel Alternatives, aims to build certified minority enterprises that can supply Fortune 500 companies.

By InvestmentNews
Brokers sold GPB private placements using the worst tactics in Wall Street's playbook
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
Brokers sold GPB private placements using the worst tactics in Wall Street's playbook

Client appreciation dinners are all well and good, but private suites at Madison Square Garden are clearly beyond the pale.

By Bruce Kelly
iCapital Foundation, CAIA Association launch education program
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
iCapital Foundation, CAIA Association launch education program

AltsEdge will provide 10 modules to help advisers understand and use alternative investments.

By InvestmentNews
Bitcoin exceeds $51,000 for first time
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
Bitcoin exceeds $51,000 for first time

The largest cryptocurrency rose almost 6% Wednesday, following a fivefold surge in the past year, after MicroStrategy said Tuesday it would sell $600 million of bonds to buy more Bitcoin.

By Bloomberg
Canadian Bitcoin ETF turns up heat on U.S. fund managers, regulators
ALTERNATIVES FEB 12, 2021
Canadian Bitcoin ETF turns up heat on U.S. fund managers, regulators

Being behind Canada on Bitcoin funds could put U.S. ETF providers at a disadvantage when it comes to gaining market share.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC wants independent monitor to run GPB amid fraud charges
ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2021
SEC wants independent monitor to run GPB amid fraud charges

The regulator wants to install an industry veteran to run GPB to monitor its assets in auto dealerships and make sure investor interests are protected.

By Bruce Kelly
GameStop lawsuits allege 'conspiracy' bigger than Robinhood
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2021
GameStop lawsuits allege 'conspiracy' bigger than Robinhood

Legal experts say the cases will have a monumental challenge overcoming motions to dismiss. The lawsuits allege online brokerages entered into an agreement and conspiracy to prevent the market from operating normally.

By Emile Hallez
As markets get frothier, advisers migrate toward alternatives
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2021
As markets get frothier, advisers migrate toward alternatives

Survey shows 98% of advisers plan to increase or maintain client allocations to alts in the year ahead; the strategies most likely to see an increase in allocation are real estate, private equity and private credit.

By Jeff Benjamin