Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
National Financial Partners Acquired by Madison Dearborn
By Elizabeth D. Festa and Arthur D. PostalThe private equity investment firm Madison Dearborn will pay $1.3 billion for NFP's stock, representing a 26% premium for NFP's shareholders.
April 30, 2013
NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutinyNew York insurance regulators have the captives industry and private equity firms that own annuity companies under a microscope for their effect on financial solvency and stability and they fear policyholders may be left holding the bag.
April 30, 2013
He left a fortune, to no oneHow can a man savvy enough to make millions not have a plan for his estate?
April 29, 2013
Nontraded REITs: Friend or Foe?Nontraded REITs may be unsuitable for older investors because of their need for liquidity, but they have their defenders in today's booming real estate market.
April 29, 2013
Madison Dearborn acquires National Financial PartnersThe buyout was spearheaded by Jessica Bibliowicz, daughter of former Citigroup CEO Sanford Weill.
April 29, 2013
Madison Dearborn acquires National Financial PartnersThe buyout was spearheaded by Jessica Bibliowicz, daughter of former Citigroup CEO Sanford Weill.
April 29, 2013
Grantham: Fewer Babies, More Windmills ‘Our Last, Best Hope’Hedge fund manager Jeremy Grantham considers it a lucky thing that wealthy people now view offspring as inconvenient and desperately expensive.
April 22, 2013
High Growth Prospects Create Investor Opportunities in Central AsiaThe IMF predicts 5.5% growth for Central Asia in 2013, but weve only scratched the surface of the great potential there, says Global X Funds CEO Bruno del Ama.