Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Top Portfolio Products: BlackRock Launches Commodities ETF
By Marlene Y. SatterVident introduces a bond ETF, Wolf Hedge adds global fund, and Allianz rolls out a new fixed indexed annuity.
October 13, 2014
19 Top Colleges for Green MBAs: 2014These college rankings weave together the priority given to sustainability education with Financial Times Global MBA ratings.
October 10, 2014
PIMCO’s New CIO Gives Global Outlook, Sees U.S. Energy as Key ToolCIO Scott Mather and Greg Sharenow say geopolitical volatility is slowing global economy but see U.S. energy as a stabilizing force.
October 10, 2014
Real estate: Broke retirees drive Australian trailer-park boomAustralias expanding ranks of retirees will boost demand for cheaper manufactured homes by as much as 41 percent.
October 10, 2014
Enforcement Roundup: FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley for Failures to Supervise Advisor ProgramIn other action, Massachusetts charges couple with fraud in real estate ventures.
October 09, 2014
SEC Panel Backs Broader Definition of Accredited InvestorInvestor committee recommends ways SEC can modernize definition for buyers of Reg D offerings; Chairwoman White vows to make real progress.
October 09, 2014
Judge rejects Citigroup bid to dismiss 401(k) fee caseNearly seven years after their lawsuit was filed, the plaintiffs in a self-dealing case against Citigroup will be allowed to move ahead with their claims.
October 08, 2014
The Energy Investing Sector: Opportunities and ChallengesThe energy sector is riding a shale-oil tailwind that should grow in strength, but there are some headwinds as well.