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Bitcoin clobbered in market sell-off

Its recent performance debunks the talk of cryptocurrencies serving as a safe haven.

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Brokerage customers winning more Finra arbitration cases

Losing money in a bull market is 'red meat' for arbitrators.

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Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

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Advisers may not be equipped to help clients navigate private markets

As SEC moves toward easing rules on unregistered securities, advisers could become gatekeepers.

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GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes

Private placement firm's latest hurdle stems from the lack of financial reporting.

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3 tips for the doomsday investor

Which investments are likely to underperform as a result of climate change, and which may prosper.

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Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates

Don Marron and the $11.8 billion RIA ride the wave of private-equity ownership.

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A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital

The latest setback is a lawsuit from an auto dealer who sold a majority stake in his company to GPB and accuses the firm of 'a massive securities fraud.'

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New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

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Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

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Top 50 equity mutual funds, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

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Top 50 equity ETFs, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

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Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

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Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

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Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity ‘vampires’

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

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Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

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Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

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Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

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David Lerner Associates’ financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

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Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing

Momentum is on the side of legalization at the federal level