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Fed, FDIC and OCC clarify capital rules for tokenized securities
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2026
Fed, FDIC and OCC clarify capital rules for tokenized securities

Regulators say blockchain-based securities get same capital treatment as traditional assets.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock's previously disclosed loan writedown adds to private credit jitters
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2026
BlackRock's previously disclosed loan writedown adds to private credit jitters

The markdown in a niche direct loan is sharpening focus on how semi-liquid funds handle redemption spikes from clients.

By Leo Almazora
In plain sight: How asset managers can obscure the real cost of semiliquid funds
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2026
In plain sight: How asset managers can obscure the real cost of semiliquid funds

Morningstar analyst argues incentive fees in private credit semiliquid funds are often harder to compare and easier to earn than many prospectuses let on.

By Leo Almazora
Stablecoins in spotlight as Bitcoin rebounds and Trump backs crypto vs. banks
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2026
Stablecoins in spotlight as Bitcoin rebounds and Trump backs crypto vs. banks

Crypto markets regain ground just as a multi-trillion-dollar fight over yield-bearing deposits intensifies in Washington.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors telling homebuying clients to relax if they missed mortgage rate lows
FIXED INCOME MAR 04, 2026
Advisors telling homebuying clients to relax if they missed mortgage rate lows

The rate on a 30-year mortgage rate briefly dipped below 6% last week before popping back higher on Monday. Advisors discuss what that means for home-shopping clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Active managers stumble again in 2025 as large caps dominate
EQUITIES MAR 04, 2026
Active managers stumble again in 2025 as large caps dominate

Big Tech’s rebound, Fed rate-cut hopes and a late-year broadening of the rally weren’t enough to lift the average active manager above index returns.

By Leo Almazora
ETF investors pour record cash into international stocks as flows hit historic pace
ETFS MAR 04, 2026
ETF investors pour record cash into international stocks as flows hit historic pace

International equities, value stocks and cyclicals lead ETF demand in February.

By Steve Randall
Investment funds proxy costs of up to $1.14 billion add a hidden cost for your clients
ETFS MAR 03, 2026
Investment funds proxy costs of up to $1.14 billion add a hidden cost for your clients

Study says fund proxy campaigns are increasingly costly, inefficient and ripe for SEC reform.

By Steve Randall
Fidelity rolls out private markets model portfolios with alts education for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Fidelity rolls out private markets model portfolios with alts education for advisors

The firm is pairing new Envestnet-distributed portfolios with a CE-accredited curriculum as RIAs seek more scalable ways to diversify client portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone BDC flooded with client redemptions
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Blackstone BDC flooded with client redemptions

Clients rush to the exits in giant BDC as concerns about private credit mount.

By Bruce Kelly
Oil spikes and Iran conflict rattles stocks as markets reassess risk
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2026
Oil spikes and Iran conflict rattles stocks as markets reassess risk

Surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and headlines of escalating tensions in the Middle East are pressuring stocks and testing the “buy-the-dip” playbook.

By Leo Almazora
Energy stocks offer a hedge against market volatility, advisors say
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Energy stocks offer a hedge against market volatility, advisors say

Wealth managers are not aggressively changing client portfolios in response to the Iran war, but they are using energy shares as a hedge.

By Gregg Greenberg
Jamie Dimon: Iran tensions unlikely to spur lasting inflation, warns of credit and cyber risks
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2026
Jamie Dimon: Iran tensions unlikely to spur lasting inflation, warns of credit and cyber risks

JPMorgan CEO says conflict impact will be limited if it is short-lived. IMF says it’s too early to assess the impact on global economy.

By Steve Randall
It’s not just wealthy Americans who are investing, new research shows
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2026
It’s not just wealthy Americans who are investing, new research shows

Low- and moderate-income households drive post-2020 surge in retail investing.

By Steve Randall
ETFs on track for $35 trillion as advisors eye active, digital asset boom
ETFS MAR 02, 2026
ETFs on track for $35 trillion as advisors eye active, digital asset boom

Global survey shows retail surge, AI adoption and tokenization reshaping ETF playbook.

By Steve Randall
Gotta catch them all? Record Pokemon card auction raises fresh questions for collectibles
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2026
Gotta catch them all? Record Pokemon card auction raises fresh questions for collectibles

Following the historic $16.5 million “Pikachu Illustrator” sale, top advisor Tom Ruggie sees potential risks in the trading card market, with "artificial scarcity" giving rise to FOMO and a possible speculative bubble.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity earnings surge as bull market, retail trading power growth
ETFS MAR 02, 2026
Fidelity earnings surge as bull market, retail trading power growth

The Boston-based investment giant’s latest snapshot shows strong gains in operating income, trading activity, and ETF assets.

By Leo Almazora
The Iran war has roiled markets and sent oil prices surging. But these are the reasons why advisors shouldn't be spooked
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2026
The Iran war has roiled markets and sent oil prices surging. But these are the reasons why advisors shouldn't be spooked

"The most likely outcomes are manageable," said Adrian Helfert, chief investment officer of multi-asset strategies at Westwood, as the markets and oil prices react to the escalating Iran war.

By James Rogers
Janus Henderson’s Adam Hetts considers what’s ahead for markets as Iran conflict escalates
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2026
Janus Henderson’s Adam Hetts considers what’s ahead for markets as Iran conflict escalates

Global head of multi-asset gives first reaction to the latest Middle East tensions.

By Steve Randall
Markets shift into defense mode as Iran conflict jolts oil, equities and trading oversight debate
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2026
Markets shift into defense mode as Iran conflict jolts oil, equities and trading oversight debate

Safe-haven demand rises as oil disruption fears grow and prediction markets face scrutiny.

By Steve Randall