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Bills to bolster accredited investors, alternative investments gain momentum
Bipartisan lawmakers seek to expand the pool of people who qualify to invest in private securities offerings, boost the lending capability of BDCs and ease regulations on closed-end funds.
Finra bars two Schorsch-linked ex-salesmen in proxy scam
Former wholesaler and registered rep worked for now-defunct Realty Capital Securities.
Bridgewater founder defends co-CEO Greg Jensen as a ‘man of high character’
The hedge fund paid a more than $1 million settlement to a woman who had a relationship with the top exec, according to Wall Street Journal report.
Lehman’s Dick Fuld expanding into p-e offerings, hedge funds
The ex-CEO's firm, Matrix Private Capital Group, is opening offices in Los Angeles and Palm Beach, Fla.
Beware of so-called ‘liquid’ alts for retail investors
Some are useful to a subset of investors with a long-term horizon; not to everyone.
Timber ETFs get bump from natural disasters
At a time when most commodities funds are sucking wind, lumber prices have soared
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners buys stake in HighTower
The private equity firm will buy out existing institutional investors and invest an additional $100 million in the RIA.
Wealthy families are winning deals away from private equity
Families, once seen as slow and inexperienced investors, have changed in the past few years.
The Philosophy of Goal-based Investment Planning
Dr. Michael Finke, CFP®, Dean and Chief Academic Officer, The American College of Financial Services Most of…
Private equity eyes advisory firms, but at what cost?
Some executives warn private capital could be disruptive for advisers, others welcome them as valuable partners
Private-equity giants start targeting wealthy advisory clients
Blackstone has focused on investors with $5 million in assets while Carlyle has partnered with OppenheimerFunds to reach individuals seeking higher yields.
Creation of new interval funds outpacing that of nontraded REITs
With the DOL fiduciary rule hampering sales of high-commission products like nontraded REITs and BDCs, interval funds are getting more attention.
Collectibles market not what it used to be
It's getting more difficult to find bona fide collections of things like lunchboxes or Barbies, and the internet has taken the joy out of the chase.
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales
Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.
Massachusetts blasts SII over non-traded REIT sales
Securities regulator says firm failed to supervise agents over suitability.
Rich times embolden private equity dealmakers to fly solo
More startups in pipeline, spurred by potent lure of big financial payouts.
Why gold is less of a haven these days
Monetary policies and cryptocurrencies have eroded its traditional function
Best- and worst-performing emerging-market funds
U.S. open-end diversified emerging-market funds TOP 10 Name Current fund-level net assets YTD return 1-year return 3-year return…
Alternative strategies boomed after crisis, but haven’t been tested
Because the S&P 500 has outperformed, convincing clients they need protection is a hard sell.
Private equity investors zero in on the RIA business
P-E proves to be ready and willing to invest in RIAs, but many will be looking to sell in three to seven years.
