Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
SEC, FINRA Enforcement: NFP Advisor Services Failed to Supervise Dually Registered Reps
By Marlene Y. SatterMeanwhile, the SEC charged a Florida-based real estate developer with improperly accounting for the declining value of its residential developments during the financial crisis.
October 29, 2015
Worried the Tech Bubble Will Burst? Keep CalmThe current situation doesnt look much like the bubble of the late 1990s, but there might soon be a broad drop in funding for startups.
October 28, 2015
SEC Chief Takes Stock of JOBS Act and Crowdfunding RulesAs the SEC is poised to approve final rules for equity crowdfunding, Chairwoman Mary Jo White extolled the law's success.
October 28, 2015
Republicans, White House agree on debt extension until 2017The deal will prevent a Medicare Part B premium spike and extend SSDI solvency.
October 28, 2015
The Inherited Roth Rollover: How to Avoid Unpleasant SurprisesThe rules on rolling over inherited retirement funds into an inherited Roth IRA are complicated, lawyers Robert Bloink and William Byrnes warn.
October 27, 2015
How Problematic Is Credit Fund Illiquidity?An examination of the differences between European and U.S. regulation raises questions on the underlying risks of '40 Act liquid alts funds.
October 23, 2015
Water Investments Are Everywhere and Run DeepTheres nothing like a drought to make a market focus on water. Investors can bolster their portfolio with these long-term plays.
October 23, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: A High Dividend ETF and Climate Change IndexThis week's additions also include a concentrated portfolio of stocks for companies headed by women.