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Climate change could cut asset values by more than half
ESG NOV 16, 2022
Climate change could cut asset values by more than half

The costs of acting sooner are much lower than those of delaying action, Willis Towers Watson found.

Activist investor challenges Envestnet's poor stock performance
RIAS NOV 15, 2022
Activist investor challenges Envestnet's poor stock performance

Hedge fund Impactive Capital is threatening a proxy fight in an effort to secure a seat on Envestnet's board.

Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake
ALTERNATIVES NOV 15, 2022
Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake

While some claim more regulatory clarity could have helped prevent an event like the FTX collapse, others argue new rules take time and might not be what investors are hoping for.

Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations
RIAS NOV 15, 2022
Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations

Changing regulations are combining with technology to potentially push $10 trillion into alt strategies by 2030.

GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy

Over the past 12 months, the company's shares have fallen from a high of $10.55 to Monday's price of $1.03.

FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds

Crypto bulls see the sell-off as a buying opportunity and distinguish the offshore platform from regulated funds and U.S.-based platforms.

Midterms’ consequences for ESG
ESG NOV 14, 2022
Midterms’ consequences for ESG

Regulators will press on with their climate agendas, as will anti-ESG politicians.

Morningstar CEO Kapoor on ESG opportunities for advisers
ESG NOV 14, 2022
Morningstar CEO Kapoor on ESG opportunities for advisers

'This language of ESG is a way to change that conversation and have connectivity through generations,' Kapoor says.

Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs

A roundup of the week's top fintech news, including crypto's collapse, Envestnet's custodian plans and SEI adding UMAs.

SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison

Martin A. Ruiz took $8 million of client money and spent the vast majority of the funds on personal expenses.

FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO

Entities tied to FTX.com, FTX US and trading firm Alameda Research were part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware.

FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure

While crypto skeptics feel vindicated, a proponent calls the collapse of the world's second-largest digital platform 'very bad news in the short term.'

iShares files for ‘breakthrough’ environmental ETF
ESG NOV 10, 2022
iShares files for ‘breakthrough’ environmental ETF

The fund would follow the Morningstar Global Emerging Green Technologies Select Index.

‘Bogus’ net-zero pledges cover up fossil fuel expansion, UN says
ESG NOV 10, 2022
‘Bogus’ net-zero pledges cover up fossil fuel expansion, UN says

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for current pledges to be aligned with new guidance that was launched at COP27.

FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole

Sam Bankman-Fried told investors the crypto exchange needs $4 billion to remain solvent. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities are investigating FTX.

Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer

The news that Binance withdrew its offer sent bitcoin to its lowest level since November 2020.

Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2022
Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s

66% of millennials would be more likely to contribute to their workplace retirement plan for the first time or increase their contribution if they knew their investments were doing social good.

Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients

Customers of the fallen crypto exchange pulled out $430 million worth of bitcoin in the space of just four days.

SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company
EQUITIES NOV 08, 2022
SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company

The exchange said the warrants weren't suitable for listing because of their extremely low pricing.

Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com
ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2022
Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com

The proposed deal for Sam Bankman-Fried's 3-year-old exchange will 'help cover the liquidity crunch.'