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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.

After fee fight, latest Schorsch REIT merger OK'd
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2023
After fee fight, latest Schorsch REIT merger OK'd

'We maintain our view that this represents an overly generous payment to the manager,' Institutional Shareholder Services says of the fee resulting from the deal.

21Shares and Ark file for first US spot ether ETF
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2023
21Shares and Ark file for first US spot ether ETF

The filing comes as the race to win approval for the first US spot bitcoin fund intensifies.

Focus Financial Partners eyes new growth as $7B take-private completes
INVESTING RIAS SEP 05, 2023
Focus Financial Partners eyes new growth as $7B take-private completes

The firm has been acquired by Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Stone Point Capital affiliated funds.

Crypto market facing post-FTX wake-up call
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2023
Crypto market facing post-FTX wake-up call

Market making profitability has slumped 30%

Hedge funds, private equity sue SEC over fee disclosure rule
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2023
Hedge funds, private equity sue SEC over fee disclosure rule

Trade groups argue the SEC went too far when it rolled out rules mandating disclosures and barring firms from doing sweetheart deals with some investors.

One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts

'Crypto is on a journey from a niche asset class to a mainstream asset class,' says an advisor.

Bitcoin ETF approval will spark a battle for lowest fees
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2023
Bitcoin ETF approval will spark a battle for lowest fees

With the products looking similar, fees will be the difference.

SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs

The latest delay came as a disappointment after Grayscale won a court ruling this week overturning the SEC's rejection of its application to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF.