Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
7 Things to Know About RIAs’ Growing Use of Private Credit
By Michael S. FischerA strong majority of RIAs invest in this asset class now or plan to add it soon, a survey finds.
April 01, 2025
Ex-Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger Joins Private Equity FirmBettinger, now a senior advisor to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, will remain Schwab's co-chairman.
March 31, 2025
Abacus Is Helping Insurers Buy Back PoliciesTelevision advertising campaigns have been boosting policy purchase volume, the life settlement firm says.
March 31, 2025
Sixth Street Affiliate Makes $3.6B Annuity Reinsurance DealTalcott will back a block of in-force annuities for Japan Post.
March 31, 2025
BlackRock's Fink Says 60/40 Portfolio Is Dying, Vows to Open Private Markets to the MassesThe new normal may be a 50/30/20 split, says the leader of the world's largest asset manager.
March 28, 2025
Vanguard Explores Partnerships to Offer Private Market AssetsVanguard is said to have held preliminary talks with Blackstone and Carlyle Group.
March 27, 2025
15 Happiest Cities in America: 2025Financial well-being goes a long way toward happiness, but it only goes so far.
March 26, 2025
Coventry Asks Court for a Life Expectancy Forecaster's RecordsThe firm thinks the forecaster, Lapetus, is too pessmistic about how long people will live.