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Want to buy a Banksy? This fintech has an answer
The digital alternative investment provider Yieldstreet launched a new art equity fund with exposure to contemporary international artists like Banksy and Takashi Murakami.
Cetera B-D on hook for $2.66 million arbitration claim stemming from REITs, annuities
In an unusual aspect of the investors' claim and subsequent award against First Allied Securities, the $2.66 million in damages requested matched the amount the three arbitrators awarded.
DOL warns 401(k) plan fiduciaries against offering crypto investments
The agency 'has serious concerns about the prudence' of exposing plan participants' retirement savings to investments that carry 'significant risks of fraud, theft, and loss.'
Finra seeks comments on possible changes to oversight of complex products
The regulator is assessing the risks that may arise when retail investors purchase complicated investments without the help of a financial adviser.
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial’s alts feeder funds
The deal, which will close later this month, pushes the assets on iCapital's platform to more than $118 billion.
Biden’s digital assets directive fails to provide clarity for advisers
Advisers will have to wait a while longer before they get answers on issues such as custody, as regulators sort out crypto oversight.
Biden aims for coordinated approach to overseeing crypto
The White House executive order is the first attempt at coordinating the government's strategy, although it falls short of providing a clear direction on regulation.
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs
The San Diego-based firm reassured clients and investors about the viability of the company moving forward in a blog post Monday, and sent a heartfelt message to the 18 employees that were let go.
TCW partners with iCapital to improve access to its alts offerings
The asset manager will use customized technology from iCapital to facilitate its clients' use of its offerings of alternative investments.
SEC’s Crenshaw assures advisers agency doesn’t seek to punish cyberattack victims
The new director of the SEC Division of Investment Management, William Birdthistle, makes his public debut at the Investment Adviser Association conference.
Schwab goes off script with crypto ETF filing
The index-based strategy, which has been described as 'baby steps' into the crypto space, will not offer direct exposure to digital currencies.
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims
Four Advisor Group broker-dealers recently reported facing 58 investor suits totaling $19.4 million related to the private placement investments.
Tyrone Ross resigns as CEO of Onramp Invest
Co-founder Eric Ervin, who's taking over as CEO, alludes to the 'stresses of dual leadership' in an email to investors.
Bitcoin advances in tentative comeback as haven asset
The largest cryptocurrency rose 4.3% to $43,453 at 10:50 a.m. in London, gaining along with other major digital tokens.
Creative Planning adds $400 million New York City-based RIA
The Doman Group, which works with athletes and entertainers, marks Creative Planning's first office in Manhattan.
More intense SEC scrutiny of private equity not likely to dull appetite for RIA acquisition
Experts say an SEC proposal would significantly raise regulatory costs but the robust PE sector should maintain its transactional pace.
Russian invasion and sanctions drive oil price rally
While the S&P 500 Index has fallen 6% so far this year, some exchange-traded funds that focus on the oil sector have surged.
Broker-dealers sell record $10.5 billion in alts in January
Investors' demand for alternative investments such as nontraded REITs and business development companies at the start of 2022 is a harbinger for sales over the remainder of the year.
Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest
The precious metal is up 4.3% this year, which compares to the 11% drop in the S&P 500 Index.
Gold fights off rising rates, Bitcoin to be haven in tough times
Bullion and real U.S. interest rates have climbed this year but tightening rate cycles are not necessarily bearish for gold.
