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  • December 22, 2020

Ripple Labs, executives sued by SEC for failing to register XRP

The agency accused them of misleading investors in XRP, the world's third-largest cryptocurrency

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Brokers, tell the B-D when selling cannabis investments

Don't risk letting your career go up in smoke

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  • December 17, 2020

Bitcoin breaks above $23,000 as Wall Street firms pile in

As the cryptocurrency's momentum buildings, analysts predict more gains ahead

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  • October 26, 2020

iCapital targets global market share with latest acquisition

As part of the acquisition, iCapital will establish an office in Lisbon, Portugal as its global hub for technology development and operations

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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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  • October 7, 2020

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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  • October 5, 2020

AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

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

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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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The time to look beyond bonds for income is right now

Savvy advisers are adding value by trimming fixed income and rethinking the 60/40 rule

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  • September 17, 2020

Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints

As his clients sue, former rep James Flynn is reportedly in the Caribbean

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  • September 11, 2020

Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims

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

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  • September 8, 2020

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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  • August 27, 2020

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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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

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Looking for uncorrelated returns? Consider reinsurance

The market for insurance-linked securities totals close to $100 billion and has expanded beyond catastrophe bonds to include collateralized reinsurance contracts

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  • August 20, 2020

Gold to gain on ‘currency debasement,’ SkyBridge says

The fund of funds manager says the continued Fed and government stimulus are triggering concerns about currency

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  • August 14, 2020

ICapital boosts access to alts for advisers with PGIM

PGIM is the latest asset manager to tap iCapital's technology to give advisers access to a wider range of alternative investments

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  • July 27, 2020

Silver rally quietly outshines gold in 2020

The less-flashy precious metal may have more room to run, according to analysts

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  • July 23, 2020

Gold’s 24% run attracts the attention of younger investors

The precious metal is uniquely suited to hedge the disruptions of 2020

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  • July 21, 2020

GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM

The alternative asset manager parts ways with an auditor and its valuation company