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Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors
RIAS SEP 17, 2019
Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors

Genstar will remain an investor and partner in Mercer.

The simple strategy boosting Bill Gates's fortune
ESG SEP 17, 2019
The simple strategy boosting Bill Gates's fortune

The Microsoft founder, whose wealth totals $106 billion, has $60 billion of his assets in equities.

BlackRock, Vanguard accused of opposing shareholder efforts on climate
ESG SEP 17, 2019
BlackRock, Vanguard accused of opposing shareholder efforts on climate

The two asset managers voted against at least 16 climate-related shareholder proposals on which their vote in favor would have given the measures majority support

Rich families pour wealth into ESG investments
ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2019
Rich families pour wealth into ESG investments

More family offices are poised to integrate ESG and impact as millennial heirs inherit fortunes

Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2019
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably

The 41% who said they have invested in companies or funds targeting positive social and environmental outcomes is close to the 47% who said they check product packaging to ensure sustainability.

SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 13, 2019
SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes

More than 18 months after the launch of its crackdown, agency exams show message isn't getting through.

Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

Trump ups pressure on Fed, seeking rates of zero 'or less'
FIXED INCOME SEP 11, 2019
Trump ups pressure on Fed, seeking rates of zero 'or less'

The president's tweets suggest lower rates would allow the U.S. to refinance its outstanding debt.

How gold could replace bonds as a portfolio diversifier
EQUITIES SEP 11, 2019
How gold could replace bonds as a portfolio diversifier

Looking past the precious metal's volatile performance to its lack of correlation with other investments.

Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2019
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion

Mr. Schorsch's firm, American Realty Capital, will kick in $225 million as part of the settlement.

When strong performance sends ETF investors to the exits
RIAS SEP 06, 2019
When strong performance sends ETF investors to the exits

Investors are bailing out of concentrated ETF strategies in favor of safety and diversification.

Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers
ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2019
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers

Some of the broker-dealer networks 7,000 advisers are underwhelmed by offer.

Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

VanEck, SolidX offer ETF-like Bitcoin product
ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
VanEck, SolidX offer ETF-like Bitcoin product

Shares in the fund will be available only to institutional buyers.

SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales

Lefavi Wealth Management acknowledges receiving 7% commissions on top of fees.

Real life investor portrayed in 'The Big Short' sees bubble in passive investing
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 04, 2019
Real life investor portrayed in 'The Big Short' sees bubble in passive investing

Michael Burry says smaller value stocks are being unduly neglected around the world.

$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe
RIAS SEP 03, 2019
$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe

New York-based Tiedemann Advisors is partnering with Switzerland's Constantia Partners to target clients in the EU and Middle East.

Creating time-tested retirement income plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2019
Creating time-tested retirement income plans

Two veteran advisers reflect on more than 35 years of managing retirees' assets and expectations

Best returns in August came from ETFs loved by gold bugs
ETFS AUG 30, 2019
Best returns in August came from ETFs loved by gold bugs

Very low yields on bonds sent investors in search of alternative safe havens.

Opening an IRA just for alternative investments
RIAS AUG 30, 2019
Opening an IRA just for alternative investments

Platform leverages the SEC's crowd-funding regulations to give all investors access to alternatives.