Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Are ‘Safe Haven’ Assets Safe Anymore?
By Suzanne Woolley"There is no safety in safety," says Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.
July 29, 2016
U.S. Private Equity Holds Steady in Q2Dry powder for buyout funds stands at a 13-year high, the American Investment Council reported.
July 29, 2016
White House Issues Policy Directive on Cyber CoordinationWall Street trade groups applaud White House directive on cybersecurity as furthering coordination between government and the private sector in preventing cyberattacks.
July 27, 2016
BlackRock Cuts 5-Year Return Assumptions Again for Most Asset ClassesChief Strategist Richard Turnill cites falling yields and slower global growth expectations for capital markets' bearish outlook.
July 27, 2016
Global Investors’ Cash Hits Record Level: MerrillAllocation to equities dropped to the first underweight reading in four years, according to the BofA Merrill fund manager survey.
July 26, 2016
Is Private Equity IBDs’ Savior or Sorcerer?Several years ago, I attended a third-party recruiter gathering hosted by an insurance-owned broker-dealer that was working to attract advisors.
July 26, 2016
Asset Managers Gobble Up Smart Beta FirmsThese acquisitions provide another revenue source for acquiring asset managers, and their growing popularity could ultimately result in lower fees.