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SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2020
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets

The changes modernize private market rules and make it easier for small companies to obtain financing, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Mall REITs dragged into bankruptcy by retail carnage
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2020
Mall REITs dragged into bankruptcy by retail carnage

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and CBL & Associates Properties cited pandemic-induced pressures on their tenants and, in turn, themselves

Gold falls to one-month low amid pandemic worries
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 29, 2020
Gold falls to one-month low amid pandemic worries

Concerns about the renewed rise in coronavirus cases has shifted safe-haven buying to the dollar

Speculators reverse big Nasdaq short
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 19, 2020
Speculators reverse big Nasdaq short

The buying comes after hedge funds had driven net short bets to the highest level since before the financial crisis

The SEC's push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time
INVESTING OPINION OCT 08, 2020
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

SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities

While approved for public comment, Democratic commissioners voiced concerns over investor protections

Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 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

AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2020
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

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

Where opportunity meets responsibility
INVESTING OPINION OCT 05, 2020
Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 01, 2020
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave

Advisers find even nonreligious clients are embracing faith-based strategies

Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2020
PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report

Deals are likely to start happening more often and will be led by private equity, a report from Cerulli Associates suggests

Apollo joins other private equity players in impact investing arena
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 15, 2020
Apollo joins other private equity players in impact investing arena

Leaders say new platform will incorporate Apollo's secret sauce and will target later stage companies

Steve Cohen strikes deal to buy New York Mets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 15, 2020
Steve Cohen strikes deal to buy New York Mets

The billionaire hedge fund manager rooted for the team while growing up on Long Island

Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2020
Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims

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

Former GPB compliance chief pleads guilty to misdemeanor
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2020
Former GPB compliance chief pleads guilty to misdemeanor

The former SEC examiner was charged with obstruction of justice, a felony, last year

Advisers wary of becoming gatekeepers to private markets
INVESTING RIAS SEP 02, 2020
Advisers wary of becoming gatekeepers to private markets

The Investment Adviser Association wants discretionary clients of fiduciaries to be accredited

Finra censures and fines Wells Fargo $350,000
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2020
Finra censures and fines Wells Fargo $350,000

Regulator says the firm failed to supervise reps’ sales of risky energy securities

GPB problems come home to roost for advisers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 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

Fidelity offers first Bitcoin fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 27, 2020
Fidelity offers first Bitcoin fund

The passively managed fund will be available to qualified purchasers, with the minimum investment set at $100,000