Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Chinese Cities Ordered to Set Caps on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Marlene Y. SatterChina has ordered five of its cities and two provinces to set caps on their greenhouse gas emissions, preparatory to the opening of local carbon markets.
January 10, 2012
Credit Suisse Selling Risky Assets to Own EmployeesIn its quest to raise cash and get risky assets off its balance sheet, Credit Suisse Group found some willing buyers very close to home: its own employees.
January 09, 2012
Best 10 Investment Picks for 2012: Morgan StanleyMorgan's Global Investment Committee released a list of 10 investment opportunities it believes offer attractive valuation and other attributes fitting to the times.
January 09, 2012
Riding to the Rescue: Momentous Insurance Offers Equine PoliciesAffluent individuals who engage in luxury hobbies, including owning, riding and showing horses, face a number of liabilities that may not be covered by their existing policies; so last week, Momentous Insurance Brokerage tried to rectify that problem.
January 07, 2012
SEC Redefines Insurance Suitability Qualifiers for Certain ProductsThe SEC recently redefined the accredited investor standard that is used to determine whether insureds are permitted to purchase exotic insurance products.
January 06, 2012
Gold at $10,000? Bullion Buff Barisheff Makes the CaseNick Barisheff offers a spirited defense of golds inevitable rise, arguing that increasing governmental indebtedness and currency debasement make todays gold price insignificant.
January 06, 2012
Wealthy Investors Look to Alternatives in 2012: SurveyUltra-affluent investors are increasing their exposure to alternative investments at the expense of the U.S. stock market, according to the Institute for Private Investors 13th annual Family Performance Tracking survey, released Thursday.
January 06, 2012
Germany Blocks Bigger Bailout Fund: Dutch Central BankerEuropean Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot said Germany is standing in the way of creating a bigger bailout fund, and that the Netherlands will work to convince German officials to loosen the purse strings to create a larger emergency fund.