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Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
INVESTING RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose
INVESTING RIAS OCT 03, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose

Experts advise taking advantage of higher bond yields while bracing clients for the near certainty of a recession.

Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now

The Swiss bank pulled out of the US financial advisory business in 2015 when it shuttered its private banking unit here.

ARK puts crypto strategies on Eaglebrook’s SMA platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
ARK puts crypto strategies on Eaglebrook’s SMA platform

The cryptocurrency and cryptoasset strategies will offer direct ownership, low minimums, and portfolio reporting integration.

SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud

The firm's former CEO, Laurence Allen, is barred and its current CEO, Michael Schunk, is suspended.

BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse

The fund might include firms that have products or services tied to virtual platforms, social media, gaming, digital assets and augmented reality.

Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows

Only 21% of Americans feel comfortable investing in cryptocurrencies, down from 35% in 2021.

Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2022
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest

The fund requires a $500 minimum investment and charges a management fee of 2.75%, with a total expense ratio estimated at 4.22%.

Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting

It's been win some, lose some for UBS as it defends its complex options strategy, but lately investors seem to be prevailing more.

Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds

Daniel Lerner, who's executive vice president of investor services at David Lerner Associates, faces potential disciplinary action over sales of energy funds.

Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
INVESTING RIAS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

Judge orders SEC to settle with alleged Philly loan scheme: Report
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2022
Judge orders SEC to settle with alleged Philly loan scheme: Report

Last week, Judge Rodolfo Ruiz gave the SEC 10 days to negotiate a settlement with Par Funding founders Joseph LaForte and his wife, Lisa McElhone.

As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 19, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout

Advisers are adjusting clients' portfolios to weather the recession that could result from the central bank's response to spiking prices.

Bitcoin hits 3-month low as sentiment takes knock from wave of monetary tightening
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2022
Bitcoin hits 3-month low as sentiment takes knock from wave of monetary tightening

Investors are bracing for volatility from the jumbo Federal Reserve interest-rate hike expected Wednesday to fight price pressures.

Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
INVESTING RIAS SEP 12, 2022
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling

Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.

Advisers to fill portfolio chinks with fixed income and alts 
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2022
Advisers to fill portfolio chinks with fixed income and alts 

While advisers may not expect anywhere near the market growth over the next year that investors enjoyed in 2021, many advisers believe they’ve already seen the bottom this year.

Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes

A roundup of the week's fintech news includes Cetera's adoption of Broadridge's new digital communications tool, Orion's reorganization and Morningstar's attempt to make sustainable investing more engaging.