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$100,000 Bitcoin remains in sight as crypto industry anticipates Trump's next moves
ALTERNATIVES DEC 04, 2024
$100,000 Bitcoin remains in sight as crypto industry anticipates Trump's next moves

The potential for a crypto-friendly SEC chair after Gary Gensler and a White House post devoted to digital assets are helping to stoke bullish speculation.

By Bloomberg
BondBloxx, Virtus tie for first place in private-credit ETF race
ALTERNATIVES DEC 03, 2024
BondBloxx, Virtus tie for first place in private-credit ETF race

The two firms have both claimed an industry first with separate strategies offering CLO-based exposure to the alternative fixed income space.

By Leo Almazora
Fund firms eye risk-managed ETFs for cautious bitcoin investors
ALTERNATIVES DEC 02, 2024
Fund firms eye risk-managed ETFs for cautious bitcoin investors

New filings propose derivatives and options contracts to add floors and offset potential losses from bitcoin volatility.

By Leo Almazora
Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey
ALTERNATIVES NOV 27, 2024
Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey

Two-thirds have little to no confidence in digital assets' safety and reliability, but trust and use vary across demographic lines.

By Leo Almazora
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists

Pro-bitcoin professionals, however, say the cryptocurrency has ushered in change.

By Josh Welsh
iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering

The alternative fintech firm's latest addition provides advisors exposure to fast-growing private companies.

By Leo Almazora
Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2024
Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule

The ruling marks the latest setback for the Securities and Exchange Commission's efforts to tighten its regulation of the alternative investment space.

By Bloomberg
Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow

Latest DACFP snapshot advisor poll finds clearer signals of positive sentiment and intentions towards digital assets.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs

The private equity behemoth's acquisition deal for America's second-largest sandwich chain marks its latest expansion into the franchise business.

By Leo Almazora
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2024
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds

Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, wealth managers see a potential step-up in IPOs and M&A benefiting venture investors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Not all advisors on bitcoin bandwagon, despite record returns
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2024
Not all advisors on bitcoin bandwagon, despite record returns

Bitcoin may be hitting all-time highs, but that's not fazing some advisors who still view the cryptocurrency with skepticism.

By Gregg Greenberg
Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2024
Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?

Morningstar Retirement report unpacks the challenges and opportunities from adding private market fund exposure to defined contribution plans.

By Leo Almazora
Sotheby's pays $6.25M in tax evasion probe
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2024
Sotheby's pays $6.25M in tax evasion probe

Employees at the auction house nudged wealthy clients to use questionable strategies in order to dodge millions in taxes, according to New York's attorney general.

By Bloomberg
Could the gold rally recover from the Trump speed bump?
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2024
Could the gold rally recover from the Trump speed bump?

The yellow metal has dipped to a near-two month low amid a spike in bond yields, a more bullish economic outlook, and a wider post-election pivot.

By Leo Almazora
Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures

Investigation finds the firm's reps recommended high-risk limited partnerships to six clients, including five seniors, contrary to its policies.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-cap tech stocks have changed systematic investing, says Invesco
EQUITIES NOV 05, 2024
Mega-cap tech stocks have changed systematic investing, says Invesco

Global survey of investors points to benefits of factor investing, shortening performance horizons, and a rise in alternative asset classes.

By Leo Almazora
State Street is in the market for a private credit manager
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
State Street is in the market for a private credit manager

The money manager is looking to get a foothold in the private debt or infrastructure space in a race for a share in the rapidly growing alternative asset space.

By Leo Almazora
Apollo's private-ETFs push to face SEC scrutiny
ALTERNATIVES NOV 01, 2024
Apollo's private-ETFs push to face SEC scrutiny

The novel structure could add even more fuel to the $1T market for US-listed ETFs, but it's also drawing concern from experts and investor advocates.

By Bloomberg
KKR, Capital Group team up to launch funds for rich investors
ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2024
KKR, Capital Group team up to launch funds for rich investors

The alliance aims to package "the best of both" private and public investments into a new hybrid category.

By Bloomberg
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange
ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2024
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange

The alts-focused wealth tech giant is looking to ramp up its data management capabilities with an AI-driven solution courtesy of its latest strategic acquisition.

By Leo Almazora