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FTX is seeking a path to buy Robinhood
The president of the crypto exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, says that he's 'excited’ about Robinhood’s prospects.
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge
While it might be a lousy long-term investment, gold has a proven track record of rising to the occasion when times are tough.
Investors win $975,000 in Finra arbitration involving UBS YES product
Their attorney, Jeffrey Erez, said they were misled by UBS brokers who didn't understand the risky product.
The complexities of investing in alternatives
Advisory firms' challenges when it comes to alts range from getting access to investments, meeting minimums, figuring out how to subscribe and the headache of performance reporting.
Finra hits National Securities with $9 million penalty
The regulator sanctioned the broker-dealer for violations related to its marketing of securities it had underwritten and failings related to sales of GPB private placements.
Bank of America deepens ties to iCapital alts platform with strategic investment
The bank joins a long list of financial backers funding the $130 billion tech-savvy platform for investing in alternatives.
Economic uncertainty puts alternative investments front and center
Financial advisers say clients are asking about alternatives to the standard investments in stocks and bonds.
Finra dings another IBD over sales of GPB private placements
United Planners' Financial Services was negligent in 2018 when it failed to inform clients that GPB had missed a deadline for filing financial information, according to Finra.
Shift in Bitcoin flows stirs hope for the battered crypto market
Fewer Bitcoins are being moved to exchanges from so-called cold wallets — offline stores of the digital asset — for potential sale.
Tyrone Ross continues to bang the crypto drum with new ventures
The former Onramp exec is more bullish than ever on digital assets, which is why he's launching new businesses to capitalize on the trend.
Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship
When wholesalers leave a broker-dealer en masse, it's a signal that the firm's efforts to sell more product and generate more revenue could be greatly hampered.
Top Democrat seeks probe on crypto use in retirement accounts
Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, asked the Government Accountability Office to assess the use of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans.
Bitcoin’s unrelenting sell-off puts prices on verge of $20,000
Bitcoin, the largest token, has fallen for nine straight days, the longest losing streak since 2014.
Yellen says crypto is ‘very risky’ option for retirement savers
Treasury chief says it would be reasonable for Congress to regulate what assets could be included in tax-favored retirement vehicles.
Reps at firm that sold GWG bonds wanted more exposure to risky alts: B-D execs
Bill Hamm of IFP Securities said the SEC started its inquiries last year into broker-dealers that had sold GWG bonds.
Citadel Securities, Virtu form crypto plan with Fidelity, Schwab
The crypto offering, still in its early development, could be available late this year or early next.
Sweeping US crypto legislation targets stablecoins, mining
While chances of passage are slim ahead of November’s midterm elections, it could act as a starting point for negotiations next year.
Paxos to help broker-dealers introduce crypto trading to advisers
The blockchain infrastructure company is launching a business aimed at introducing cryptocurrency across a broker-dealer's workforce of financial advisers.
Hello to alternatives in retirement accounts
Even with the recent recoveries in the stock and bond markets, the classic 60/40 split may be a thing of the past, and some argue alternatives are the future.
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.
