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Activist investor challenges Envestnet's poor stock performance
EQUITIES NOV 15, 2022
Activist investor challenges Envestnet's poor stock performance

Hedge fund Impactive Capital is threatening a proxy fight in an effort to secure a seat on Envestnet's board.

By Jeff Benjamin
Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake
ALTERNATIVES NOV 15, 2022
Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake

While some claim more regulatory clarity could have helped prevent an event like the FTX collapse, others argue new rules take time and might not be what investors are hoping for.

By Jeff Benjamin
Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations
EQUITIES NOV 15, 2022
Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations

Changing regulations are combining with technology to potentially push $10 trillion into alt strategies by 2030.

By Jeff Benjamin
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy

Over the past 12 months, the company's shares have fallen from a high of $10.55 to Monday's price of $1.03.

By Bruce Kelly
FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds

Crypto bulls see the sell-off as a buying opportunity and distinguish the offshore platform from regulated funds and U.S.-based platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
Midterms’ consequences for ESG
ETFS NOV 14, 2022
Midterms’ consequences for ESG

Regulators will press on with their climate agendas, as will anti-ESG politicians.

By Emile Hallez
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline

The one-year drop in premiums does not offset the overall inflation in health care costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs

A roundup of the week's top fintech news, including crypto's collapse, Envestnet's custodian plans and SEI adding UMAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison

Martin A. Ruiz took $8 million of client money and spent the vast majority of the funds on personal expenses.

By Bruce Kelly
FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO

Entities tied to FTX.com, FTX US and trading firm Alameda Research were part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware.

By Bloomberg
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure

While crypto skeptics feel vindicated, a proponent calls the collapse of the world's second-largest digital platform 'very bad news in the short term.'

By Jeff Benjamin
iShares files for ‘breakthrough’ environmental ETF
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 10, 2022
iShares files for ‘breakthrough’ environmental ETF

The fund would follow the Morningstar Global Emerging Green Technologies Select Index.

By ESG Clarity
How to identify the best annuity income options
OPINION NOV 10, 2022
How to identify the best annuity income options

There's increasing interest in employing annuities in retirement plans, but plan sponsors need to review the products carefully.

By Amber Kendrick
FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole

Sam Bankman-Fried told investors the crypto exchange needs $4 billion to remain solvent. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities are investigating FTX.

By Bloomberg
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer

The news that Binance withdrew its offer sent bitcoin to its lowest level since November 2020.

By Bloomberg
Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients

Customers of the fallen crypto exchange pulled out $430 million worth of bitcoin in the space of just four days.

By Bloomberg
SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company
EQUITIES NOV 08, 2022
SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company

The exchange said the warrants weren't suitable for listing because of their extremely low pricing.

By Bruce Kelly
Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com
ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2022
Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com

The proposed deal for Sam Bankman-Fried's 3-year-old exchange will 'help cover the liquidity crunch.'

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan, money managers pushing back against proposed SEC names rule
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 08, 2022
JPMorgan, money managers pushing back against proposed SEC names rule

The agency is floating tighter rules that would require certain funds to have at least 80% of assets correspond to investment strategies listed in their names.

By Bloomberg
TAMPs and fee-based annuities headline first day of RIA Summit 2022
FINTECH NOV 07, 2022
TAMPs and fee-based annuities headline first day of RIA Summit 2022

Turnkey asset management platforms can help advisers grow their practices, panelists say.

By Ryan W. Neal