Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Jefferson National Acquired by Management, Private Equity
By John SullivanJefferson National Financial, one of the first companies to develop a flat-fee variable annuity for the RIA space, announced Tuesday that it had completed a management buyout.
January 16, 2012
Private Equity Firms Shovel Millions to Congress: MapLight AnalysisPolitical Action Committees (and individuals connected to private equity and investment firms have given more than $17 million to lawmakers that have been serving since the 109th Congress, a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan political research firm MapLight shows.
January 15, 2012
How to Help Clients Work With Art AdvisorsTwo experts explain how FAs and clients who are collectors can benefit from the professional skills of art advisors.
January 13, 2012
China Hoarding GoldA wave of Chinese gold buying has injected new life into gold traders, who are feeling bullish once again after the precious metal has begun to regain lost ground.
January 13, 2012
Chinese Cities Ordered to Set Caps on Greenhouse Gas EmissionsChina 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 12, 2012
Hedge Funds Look to Greek Bonds for ProfitLondon- and New York-based hedge funds are among those that hold Greek bonds and are resisting haircuts advocated by the Greek government to help the country avoid default.
January 12, 2012
Highest Volatility in 50 years Spooks Hedge Fund ManagersPlain-vanilla bonds and widow-and-orphan utilities creamed hedge funds in 2011, offering fresh evidence that ordinary investors need not feel underprivileged for lack of access to more exclusive investment opportunities.
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.