Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
HighTower CEO to Step Down, Become Chairman
By Janet LevauxThe move comes several months after private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners bought a stake in the RIA consolidator.
August 15, 2018
Prudential's Real Estate Finance Arm Describes Its Lending TargetsThe company expects to target middle-income multifamily borrowers, and owners upgrading industrial properties.
August 15, 2018
Want to Sell Your Advisory Practice? Start With 'Freakonomics'A new movement has firms divvying up their client base, which means they can court multiple buyers and improve their overall results.
August 14, 2018
SEC Charges Perpetrator of ICO Offering With FraudThe agency also issued a Investor Alert to encourage investors to check the background of anyone selling them an investment.
August 13, 2018
Foundations' Investment Returns Rose to 4-Year High in 2017Many community foundations benefited from last year's strong economy and stock market performance.
August 10, 2018
Crypto Fund Launches Are on Pace for a Record YearThe pace of new fund launches is surprising given depressed prices and regulatory scrutiny, a research firm says.
August 09, 2018
Cryptocurrency Crash Hits a New LowDigital assets have lost about $600 billion since January peak; SEC's postponed decision on Bitcoin-backed ETF inspired the latest downturn.
August 08, 2018
Have Trade Wars Put Commodities Back on the Investment Map?Pushed to the side for the past 10 years, commodities may have once again found legs.