Aaron Elstein

Aaron Elstein is a senior reporter at sister publication Crain's New York Business.

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With new acquisition, Wall Street's 'vampire squid' aims to be cuddly
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 16, 2018
With new acquisition, Wall Street's 'vampire squid' aims to be cuddly

Goldman Sachs ditches opaque past to embrace Clarity

Think twice about value before investing in the next hot tech startup
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 16, 2015
Think twice about value before investing in the next hot tech startup

Shares in even the most disruptive company, like Twitter, aren't worth buying if they're priced too high.

Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2015
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her

After the SEC sues her, private equity honcho Lynn Tilton returns the favor and says her case should be heard in federal court rather than by an administrative law judge appointed by the regulator.

Delaware: The Sue-Me State for corporations
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for corporations

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

An investment with a 25% possible return, and glamour to boot
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2014
An investment with a 25% possible return, and glamour to boot

If you have $1 million to lose, the high-risk, high-reward game of angel investing might be fun and profitable, but you do need to develop a portfolio of startup holdings to increase your changes of success, says one successful investor.

NEWS RIAS MAY 08, 2014
E*Trade alumni launch their next big thing

Stock-trading site Kapitall woos investment-shy millennials with its online 'playground.'

Wall Street pros: high-frequency trading hurts investors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 28, 2014
Wall Street pros: high-frequency trading hurts investors

In a survey, 70% of Wall Street professionals said they doubt markets are 'fair for all participants.' New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating the practices described in Flash Boys.

NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2014
Who's afraid of the bad big bank?

If you've got at least $100 million in net worth, the folks at Wells Fargo would like to put on a show for you and your heirs.

INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 26, 2014
Every day is Veterans Day at Drexel Hamilton

Longtime Wall Streeter James Cahill's firm trains ex-military members for finance jobs.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 10, 2013
Whistle-blower tries to shed light on private-equity transaction fees

Insider says buyout firms rake in dough for acting as brokers for takeover targets.