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Gold falls to one-month low amid pandemic worries

Concerns about the renewed rise in coronavirus cases has shifted safe-haven buying to the dollar

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Speculators reverse big Nasdaq short

The buying comes after hedge funds had driven net short bets to the highest level since before the financial crisis

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The SEC’s push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time

Plenty of examples prove the regulator's efforts are out of step with the market

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SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities

While approved for public comment, Democratic commissioners voiced concerns over investor protections

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Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings

If Chairman Jay Clayton leaves the SEC, a Republican successor likely will pick up the mantle

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AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

New York City REIT sees a staggering decline in value after it begins trading

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Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

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Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave

Advisers find even nonreligious clients are embracing faith-based strategies

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Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

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PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report

Deals are likely to start happening more often and will be led by private equity, a report from Cerulli Associates suggests

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Apollo joins other private equity players in impact investing arena

Leaders say new platform will incorporate Apollo's secret sauce and will target later stage companies

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Steve Cohen strikes deal to buy New York Mets

The billionaire hedge fund manager rooted for the team while growing up on Long Island

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Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims

Capital Financial Services is shutting down, leaving clients on the hook

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Former GPB compliance chief pleads guilty to misdemeanor

The former SEC examiner was charged with obstruction of justice, a felony, last year

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Advisers wary of becoming gatekeepers to private markets

The Investment Adviser Association wants discretionary clients of fiduciaries to be accredited

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Finra censures and fines Wells Fargo $350,000

Regulator says the firm failed to supervise reps’ sales of risky energy securities

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GPB problems come home to roost for advisers

Investors take aim at an adviser, who sold GPB products, in numerous Finra arbitration claims

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Fidelity offers first Bitcoin fund

The passively managed fund will be available to qualified purchasers, with the minimum investment set at $100,000

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SEC expands sophisticated investor pool

Democratic commissioners, other critics say the agency lacks understanding of risks posed by private market

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8 steps to creating racial justice portfolios

Interest in investing for equity and inclusion is growing, and yet most clients don't know where to start