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Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024

"We have a handful of open cases against Arete Wealth, and some involve Center Street, as well," says a plaintiff's attorney.

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Cryptos gain as Hong Kong greenlights bitcoin, ether ETFs

It's the latest step in trying to rebuild its financial hub status.

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iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain

Fintech platform for alts is teaming up with global credit manager to extend its reach among advisors and high-net-worth investors.

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Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions

Bullion is seen as a better hedge than government bonds.

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Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

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Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

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Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates

If the typical PE firm employs leverage and the cost of borrowing rises, it would make sense that higher interest rates would cut into its returns.

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Blackstone deal for apartment REIT signals opportunities

'It looks like Blackstone is value-investing and hunting,' a senior industry executive says.

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James Caan estate case highlights rollover rules advisors need to know

An offer the IRS refused! The estate owes nearly $1 million in taxes and penalties.

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Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data

Stats will be revealed later this week.

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SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain

The SEC could put extra scrutiny on products that benefit from ether's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, although most ETF applicants may not get the staking benefits in their funds.

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Gold at new record high for 4th time this week

Rate-cut expectations and demand are driving bullion prices.

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Blackstone REIT paid out more than it took in last year

The fund paid out more than $2.8 billion in distributions during 2023, exceeding its cash flows of $2.7 billion, according to its annual report.

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Record high for gold as trio of drivers converge

Rate bets, geopolitics and demand all supporting gains.

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Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

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Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

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Shaking up the 60/40 portfolio

The importance of diversification, like your health, only reveals itself in bad times, advisor says.

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Bitcoin volatility is more pronounced in US trading hours

The cryptocurrency has gained 154% in the last 12 months.

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Crypto back in favor for Goldman’s hedge fund clients

After a quiet 2022, interest is rising in cryptocurrency assets.

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What will happen with commodities as central banks cut rates?

The market should advance, according to Goldman Sachs.