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FTX co-founder admits multibillion-dollar fraud
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 06, 2023
FTX co-founder admits multibillion-dollar fraud

The crypto exchange collapse is being played out in court.

New crypto SMA platform to launch for wealth advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2023
New crypto SMA platform to launch for wealth advisors

The platform will provide advisors with secure and regulated access to digital assets.

SEC's 'cryptos are securities' court appeal denied
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 04, 2023
SEC's 'cryptos are securities' court appeal denied

Regulator cannot challenge federal court judge’s ruling on Ripple Labs’ digital currency.

Millennium in trading deal talks with external hedge fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 04, 2023
Millennium in trading deal talks with external hedge fund

The $60B AUM fund is reportedly mulling investing with a third party to unlock access to more than 100 investing teams.

Celebrity investors have outperformed the average S&P 500 returns for 20 years
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2023
Celebrity investors have outperformed the average S&P 500 returns for 20 years

The top performing A-lister has seen triple-digit returns on their net worth.

Massachusetts, Finra fine Fidelity $1.65 million, alleging lax standards for options trading
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 02, 2023
Massachusetts, Finra fine Fidelity $1.65 million, alleging lax standards for options trading

Galvin cites Fidelity's “half-hearted and lackadaisical attitude” on approving clients to trade risky securities.

As SEC delays approving spot bitcoin ETFs, ethereum futures get a nod
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
As SEC delays approving spot bitcoin ETFs, ethereum futures get a nod

But advisors who want crypto ETFs are waiting for spot products, observers say.

Investors should ‘warm up’ to funds of funds, Opto says
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
Investors should ‘warm up’ to funds of funds, Opto says

Many investors may shy away from such funds because of their fees.

Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC

The regulator has paused decisions ahead of a government shutdown.

Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2023
Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints

'I intend to vigorously defend myself against these claims,' broker Tony Barouti states.

Hero to zero: Most NFTs are now worthless, says new report
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 25, 2023
Hero to zero: Most NFTs are now worthless, says new report

Once hailed as the exciting new thing in digital assets, non-fungible tokens have slumped.

Some big investors are skeptical on direct lending craze
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 21, 2023
Some big investors are skeptical on direct lending craze

Transparency and lack of liquidity is concerning some institutional investors.

Carlyle takes stake in Captrust
INVESTING RIAS SEP 19, 2023
Carlyle takes stake in Captrust

After GTCR's 2020 deal for a portion of the RIA, additional private equity money will help the firm continue its buying streak.

Citigroup launches digital token service
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2023
Citigroup launches digital token service

The firm is widening its digital assets offering to institutional investors.

Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2023
Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market

AIMA affiliate study reveals how the global asset class is evolving.

Alts platform CAIS keeps building
INVESTING RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Alts platform CAIS keeps building

Since its launch in 2009, CAIS has facilitated over $25 billion in transactions involving financial advisors.

Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company
INVESTING RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company

Berthel Fisher has been known to sell a variety of alternative investments, which at times can be expensive and volatile.

New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2023
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets

Hodgepodge of different regulations needs addressing, says securities lawyer.

SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2023
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment

YieldStreet failed to disclose heightened risk, according to the SEC.

Alts allocations by LPs to rise along with use of AI, survey reveals
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2023
Alts allocations by LPs to rise along with use of AI, survey reveals

Limited partners and asset allocators appear wary of more volatile asset classes.