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iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors

The leading alternative investments provider is rolling out a suite of asset-allocation strategies across private equity, private credit, and real assets.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning

The stock trading platform is facing an enforcement action as the federal regulator continues to crack down on digital assets.

By Bloomberg
Spurs co-owner Sixth Street laying ground for debut sports fund
ALTERNATIVES MAY 03, 2024
Spurs co-owner Sixth Street laying ground for debut sports fund

The San Francisco-based investment firm and NBA team stakeholder is reportedly in talks to raise its first vehicle for sports teams and leagues.

By Bloomberg
Mastering patience: The timeless wisdom of 'Don't Fight the Fed'
OPINION MAY 03, 2024
Mastering patience: The timeless wisdom of 'Don't Fight the Fed'

It's easy to ridicule the central bank and predict a policy mistake, but history has taught us that doubting its strategy rarely ends well.

By Kevin Philip
JPMorgan taps ChatGPT for new thematic investment suite
ETFS MAY 03, 2024
JPMorgan taps ChatGPT for new thematic investment suite

The banking giant’s generative AI-powered strategy, IndexGPT, is the latest attempt by Wall Street to harness the nascent technology.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds are making a run for safety, says Goldman
ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Hedge funds are making a run for safety, says Goldman

Portfolio positioning data show a shift toward defensive stocks as investing pros turn skittish on rate uncertainty.

By Bloomberg
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC
ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC

"The only way to really address recidivism is through bringing criminal cases," one attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance

The broker-dealer and RIA network’s vetted list provides intel on active ETFs across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.

By Leo Almazora
Big asset managers silent over ESG backlash
ESG MAY 02, 2024
Big asset managers silent over ESG backlash

Regulatory uncertainty, performance, and politicization has discouraged some advisors and fund shops.

By Emile Hallez
Bond mutual funds rake in $108B to snap two-year flows drought
ETFS MAY 01, 2024
Bond mutual funds rake in $108B to snap two-year flows drought

The script has flipped in fixed income as figures show ETFs lagging mutual fund flows, with the bulk going to active bond funds.

By Bloomberg
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy

The multibillion-dollar alts platform’s new fund offers exposure to high-potential private tech companies across the US, Europe and Asia.

By Leo Almazora
Lack of progress on inflation forces hawkish Fed hold
FIXED INCOME MAY 01, 2024
Lack of progress on inflation forces hawkish Fed hold

Policymakers at the US central bank raise fresh concerns around price pressures.

By Bloomberg
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros

Buying a home remains an aspiration but perhaps the time isn’t right?

By Steve Randall
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk
FIXED INCOME APR 30, 2024
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk

Investors’ doused sentiment around rate cuts leaks into market for munis, which posted their worst record since September.

By Bloomberg
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records
ETFS APR 30, 2024
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records

Tech ETFs have hoovered up some $9B so far this year as investors embrace the idea of megacaps’ endurance through economic cycles.

By Bloomberg
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms

Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.

By Leo Almazora
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting

Following a 13 percent advance this year, the price of the yellow metal wavered as traders weigh the odds of harmful rate hikes.

By Bloomberg
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth

State Street report points to continuing shift in portfolios as infrastructure and private debt appetite proves robust among investors.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone makes more real estate moves
ALTERNATIVES APR 26, 2024
Blackstone makes more real estate moves

"Interest rates aren’t going down anytime soon," said James Corl of Cohen & Steers.

By Bruce Kelly