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Sell-off in cryptocurrencies reaches new low
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2018
Sell-off in cryptocurrencies reaches new low

Bitcoin slides more than 5% on news the SEC put off deciding whether to approve a bitcoin ETF.

Private banks are the new hedge funds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2018
Private banks are the new hedge funds

UBS wealth management arm offers structured notes that employ relative-value strategies, typically the domain of hedge funds.

Investors rekindle love affair with hedge funds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2018
Investors rekindle love affair with hedge funds

To get back into investors' good graces, funds have had to alter traits like their liquidity, fees — even their overall structure.

Bitcoin trade gone bad leaves counterparties holding the bag
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 03, 2018
Bitcoin trade gone bad leaves counterparties holding the bag

Trading debacle could dent confidence in one of largest cryptocurrency venues.

Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers
INVESTING RIAS AUG 02, 2018
Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers

Looking to double their money in five years, P-E investors are attracted to the wealth management industry.

Schorsch REIT listing a billion-dollar disaster for investors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2018
Schorsch REIT listing a billion-dollar disaster for investors

The share price of American Finance Trust Inc. has plunged since trading began on July 19, and advisers deserve answers.

Investing in fine wine is producing ever-greater returns
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2018
Investing in fine wine is producing ever-greater returns

French wines dominate portfolios; California wines constitute only a small fraction of what's traded.

Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations
INVESTING RIAS JUL 26, 2018
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations

Despite the below-target offering price, the stock closed its first day of trading at $37.55 — a 13.8% gain.

Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida
INVESTING RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida

Hybrid owned by Lightyear is acquiring Retirement Strategies Group of Jacksonville

Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million
INVESTING RIAS JUL 17, 2018
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million

Company's revised goal from $100 million could be a sign RIA valuations are rising.

Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email

The agency has gotten more than 90 comments on Cboe's proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says

But Larry Fink is 'very excited' about blockchain technology and says it could be a way to enhance company's Aladdin system

Are nontraded REIT sales back from the dead?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2018
Are nontraded REIT sales back from the dead?

Sales could hit $5.1 billion this year, up from $4.2 billion in 2017, according to Robert A. Stanger & Co. Inc.

Investors wait for financial statements from leading seller of alternative investments
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2018
Investors wait for financial statements from leading seller of alternative investments

GPB, which offers private placements, also cut the distribution rate on one of its funds

Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2018
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors

SEC alleges money from newer UDF fund was being used to pay distributions to investors in older fund.

The newest alternative asset: Classic cars
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 05, 2018
The newest alternative asset: Classic cars

Can't afford a Ferrari? You can buy a share in one for $80.

Galvin: 10 broker-dealers to be scrutinized
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 02, 2018
Galvin: 10 broker-dealers to be scrutinized

Massachusetts looking into private placement sales.

Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2018
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels

Largest cryptocurrency falls to its lowest level since November, while many tokens go to zero.

Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2018
Bitcoin bubble approaches dot-com levels

Largest cryptocurrency falls to its lowest level since November, while many tokens go to zero

Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers
INVESTING RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers

Third Seven Advisors leverages its own investment bank