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Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2020
Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever

The level of unspent capital suggests M&A activity this year could be on a scale not seen since the financial crisis

By Bloomberg
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2019
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors

Regulator proposes allowing people with some professional financial certifications, such as Series 7, 65 and 82 licenses, to qualify as accredited investors

By Bloomberg
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 20, 2019
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets

Addepar says assets linked to its technology are growing at an average of $10 billion a week.

By Bloomberg
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2019
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash

Amid recession fears, 42% of family offices around the world are increasing cash reserves.

By Bloomberg
The case against gold
INVESTING RIAS SEP 23, 2019
The case against gold

Some advisers shun the precious metal, arguing that it's simply a trading vehicle.

By Jeff Benjamin
Real estate always in style for the rich
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2019
Real estate always in style for the rich

Property has advantages beyond diversifying portfolios.

By Adam Shell
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2019
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs

Cetera's former CEO launches new fund but he won't be working full-time.

By Bruce Kelly
Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors
INVESTING RIAS SEP 17, 2019
Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors

Genstar will remain an investor and partner in Mercer.

By Ryan W. Neal
Rich families pour wealth into ESG investments
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2019
Rich families pour wealth into ESG investments

More family offices are poised to integrate ESG and impact as millennial heirs inherit fortunes

By Bloomberg
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2019
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably

The 41% who said they have invested in companies or funds targeting positive social and environmental outcomes is close to the 47% who said they check product packaging to ensure sustainability.

By Bloomberg
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
How gold could replace bonds as a portfolio diversifier
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 11, 2019
How gold could replace bonds as a portfolio diversifier

Looking past the precious metal's volatile performance to its lack of correlation with other investments.

By Jeff Benjamin
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2019
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion

Mr. Schorsch's firm, American Realty Capital, will kick in $225 million as part of the settlement.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2019
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers

Some of the broker-dealer networks 7,000 advisers are underwhelmed by offer.

By Bruce Kelly
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
VanEck, SolidX offer ETF-like Bitcoin product
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
VanEck, SolidX offer ETF-like Bitcoin product

Shares in the fund will be available only to institutional buyers.

By Bloomberg
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales

Lefavi Wealth Management acknowledges receiving 7% commissions on top of fees.

By InvestmentNews
$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe
INVESTING RIAS SEP 03, 2019
$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe

New York-based Tiedemann Advisors is partnering with Switzerland's Constantia Partners to target clients in the EU and Middle East.

By Bloomberg