Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
SEC Chief Wants 'Innovation Exemption' to Fast-Track Crypto Product Approvals
By Lydia BeyoudSEC Chairman Paul Atkins also said the agency would write new rules for crypto in the coming months.
September 18, 2025
Top 15 Universities for Startup FoundersThese schools are notable for attracting students who go on to start companies, according to PitchBook.
September 18, 2025
SEC Approves Faster Way for Exchanges to List Bitcoin, Gold ETPsThe SEC approved three exchanges’ request to speed up how quickly they can list ETPs that hold spot commodities.
September 17, 2025
SEC Postpones Hedge Fund Disclosure Deadline For a YearThe markets regulator voted to approve another delay — until Oct. 1, 2026.
September 16, 2025
Why Many RIAs Struggle to Deploy Tax-Savvy InvestmentsWhile direct indexing is highly appealing for wealth managers, establishing it at scale is far from simple.
September 16, 2025
10 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Financial Services: Inc. 5000The firm with the highest three-year growth rate in the industry is an RIA, according to the magazine.
September 15, 2025
LPL Weighs Minority Investments in Hybrid RIAsThe strategy would provide capital-hungry firms an alternative to private equity, executive Marc Cohen says.
September 12, 2025
Top 15 States for High-Income HouseholdsNationwide, the total number of households with income over $200,000 increased 12% in 2024.