Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Morgan Stanley Shoots for $10T in Assets
By Janet LevauxWith the Eaton Vance and E-Trade deals done, the bank's wealth and IM units now have $5.7 trillion in assets.
April 14, 2021
Coinbase Goes Public With Initial Valuation Topping $100BThe offering is a "defining moment" that paves the way for more institutional investors in crypto, an observer says.
April 14, 2021
Gensler's SEC Can Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital AssetsThe new SEC chair recognized in his Senate confirmation hearing that Bitcoin has been deemed a commodity.
April 13, 2021
U.S. Likely Failing to Collect $1 Trillion a Year in TaxesCryptocurrency and tax evasion by the wealthy contribute to the tax gap, IRS Commissioner Rettig says.
April 06, 2021
Fidelity, Other Investment Firms Form Crypto Lobbying GroupThe Crypto Council for Innovation also includes Coinbase, Square and Paradigm.
April 06, 2021
FINRA Zooming In on Platform Outages, Suspicious Activity ReportsThe regulatory group also is looking at broker-dealer communications about digital assets in its exams, according to one executive.
April 06, 2021
New York Wants Life Insurers to Analyze Portfolio Climate ExposureOne proposed measure is the percentage of real estate holdings in potential flood zones.
April 05, 2021
Grayscale Plans to Convert Bitcoin Fund to ETFThe regulatory environment will drive the timing of the conversion, according to the firm.