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Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients

The volatility in publicly traded real estate stocks begs the question as to the best way to allocate to the sector.

Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?

Analysts believe the cryptocurrency is about to break free from mediocrity.

Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2023
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once

The ARK Investment Management CEO backed away from her previous view that her firm's spot-bitcoin ETF would be the first to be approved.

ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2023
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures

But demand for futures products, rather than spot ones, is a big question.

Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'

Gold has been hovering around $2,000 an ounce since the start of 2023, failing to break out in the face of repeated Fed rate hikes.

iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool

Architect aims to make alts a core element of portfolios rather than a satellite component.

US alternative asset manager to boost AUM by $4B with private markets acquisition
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2023
US alternative asset manager to boost AUM by $4B with private markets acquisition

HighVista Strategies is acquiring the US private markets business of abrdn Inc.

Investors want crypto custodians and Wall Street wants a slice of that
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2023
Investors want crypto custodians and Wall Street wants a slice of that

Demand for third-party custodian services for digital assets is heating up following the FTX exchange collapse.

Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital
INVESTING RIAS JUL 24, 2023
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital

Naratil, a 39-year veteran of UBS, last fall stepped down from his senior roles at the wirehouse.

Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2023
Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges

The peer-to-peer trading digital asset trading platforms are struggling to achieve their decentralized dreams.

Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2023
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer

The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.

FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
INVESTING RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

US venture capital funding slumped 49% in 2023
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
US venture capital funding slumped 49% in 2023

Activity was down sharply in the first half of 2023 compared to the same time last year.

Alternative fund managers says regulation is their biggest concern right now
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Alternative fund managers says regulation is their biggest concern right now

International research also found that reporting and liquidity are challenges for the industry’s successful fundraising.

Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022

Just because alts have been democratized doesn’t mean they're a fit for everyone, advisor warns.

Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump

A U.S. District Court judge pushes back against the SEC's attempt to regulate Ripple XRP token.

Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case

The SEC, the CFTC and the FTC also filed lawsuits against Alex Mashinsky and his crypto lending company.