Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Top Advisor Scandals of the Week
By John Sullivan1) 'I'm Not Madoff' We begin overseas in South Africa, where alleged swindler Barry Tannenbaum's $1.8 billion Ponzi scheme now has some of its victims in...
September 14, 2010
Global X Hits $500 Million AUM; BlackRock Ranks It Fastest-Growing ETF FirmWith 14 exchange traded funds (ETFs) brought to market in the last 20 months, Global X Funds reached the $500 million threshold in AUM. BlackRock says Global X Funds is the fastest-growing ETF provider in the U.S., up 318% year to date.
September 14, 2010
Climate Change Is Real, Says Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank on Monday released a white paper titled "Climate Change: Addressing the Major Skeptic Arguments," citing "a determined assault" by climate science skeptics.
September 14, 2010
Financial Advisor Education Director Named at OICThe Options Industry Council (OIC) announced Tuesday it had named Clay Ludlum as Director of Financial Advisor Education.
September 14, 2010
Training tips to use in your companyUse these 10 tips to kick start a new outlook and motivation for yourself and your staff.
September 14, 2010
Five things you should know before starting a blogOriginally seen on www.bloggingfingers.com, here are some great tips for beginning bloggers and those thinking about starting one, written by U.K. entrepreneur Adnan Ebrahim, founder of www.blogtrepreneur.com and www.CarThrottle.com.
September 14, 2010
What Can We Expect for Real Estate?Over the last 10 years, REIT returns averaged 10.2% annually while the S&P 500 was stuck at -1.8%. What explains such consistent outperformance?
September 13, 2010
Real Estate Developers Seek to Embed 99-Year Resale FeeThe New York Times reported Monday, September 13, that a new fee is in the works, and if that's not bad enough, one of its major proponents is pushing the idea that it has the potential to be securitized and resold - just like mortgages.