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GPB top executives’ criminal trial to start Monday
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2024
GPB top executives’ criminal trial to start Monday

'The GPB case is bewildering,' says one senior brokerage executive.

Blackstone exec sees light at the end of the REIT liquidity tunnel
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2024
Blackstone exec sees light at the end of the REIT liquidity tunnel

Firm's global co-head of real estate says bidders for real estate are coming back as costs of capital come down.

Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2024
Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures

Survey reveals a bulk of advisors worldwide believe in the asset class – but is client ignorance holding them back?

Ether ETFs face crucial demand test
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2024
Ether ETFs face crucial demand test

Ethereum's lower profile compared to Bitcoin and tepid response from global investors muddy the outlook for second-largest token.

KKR REIT makes moves to prop up its NAV
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
KKR REIT makes moves to prop up its NAV

'What KKR is doing is a bold move that favors the investor,' one senior industry executive says.

SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court

The regulator is weighing its options after a federal appeals court ruled against its proposed fee disclosure rule.

Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal

The wealth tech titan is tightening ties with Fidelity, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and State Street to help advisors create tailor-made strategies.

CEO of David Lerner faces Finra investigation over product sales
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2024
CEO of David Lerner faces Finra investigation over product sales

'For a CEO to be investigated by Finra is a pretty serious red flag, traditionally,' says one attorney.

Starwood's woes reverberate to $59B Blackstone property trust
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2024
Starwood's woes reverberate to $59B Blackstone property trust

Move to tighten limits on investor share redemptions has led to more withdrawal requests at rival firm.

Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients
INVESTING RIAS JUN 03, 2024
Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients

The $60B RIA unveils strategic tech partnership for new alts platform, along with new leaders in its private markets division.

Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 03, 2024
Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense

Lawyers for the man behind the disgraced family office want to question the SEC on block-trading leaks at the New York-based firm.

SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2024
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader

'Brokerage firms must broaden their horizons about what’s under scrutiny by regulators and what isn’t,' one compliance executive says.

Hedge fund investors are sick of paying for "skill-less returns"
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2024
Hedge fund investors are sick of paying for "skill-less returns"

A coalition of pensions, endowments, and other institutional investors are demanding a change to the fees they're charged.

Apollo plots private credit push with expansion to ETFs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 30, 2024
Apollo plots private credit push with expansion to ETFs

The private asset giant is eyeing retail channels to expand its asset origination business, according to the CEO.

Arete Wealth strikes deal for California-based Portsmouth Financial Services
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 30, 2024
Arete Wealth strikes deal for California-based Portsmouth Financial Services

The leading broker-dealer and RIA is adding over $800M in AUM along with a new San Francisco branch office.

High-risk alts burn client in $1.2 million arbitration
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 30, 2024
High-risk alts burn client in $1.2 million arbitration

'The positive thing about this award is that it is roughly 10 times the net out of pocket losses to the client,' says the client's attorney.

MassMutual strikes new alts partnership with CAIS
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2024
MassMutual strikes new alts partnership with CAIS

The financial giant is tapping the leading alternatives provider as it doubles down on support for its advisors.

Goldman builds $21B war chest for biggest-ever private credit pool
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2024
Goldman builds $21B war chest for biggest-ever private credit pool

The banking giant is flaunting its muscle in the buzzy alts sector with the fifth iteration of a fund series launched in 2008.

Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2024
Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale

Poll of roughly 1,700 Americans shows interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the rise, with nearly half planning to raise their exposure.

Stakeholders claim victory from SEC’s ether ETF approval
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 24, 2024
Stakeholders claim victory from SEC’s ether ETF approval

Voices from the wealth and crypto industries say the landmark crypto ETF verdict will open new doors for investors and advisors.