Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Alternative Investment Firm Hatteras Names Brian Jacobs CEO
By Ron PechtimaldjianHatteras Funds, an asset management firm that specializes in making alternative investing strategies available in mutual fund formats to advisors, named Brian Jacobs as CEO on Wednesday, April 28.
April 28, 2010
House Committee Approves Two Bills on Home InsuranceFHA allowed to raise premiums to bolster dwindling finances.
April 27, 2010
Private Equity Secondary Market Heats UpDeal activity on the private equity secondary market is set to increase significantly in the near term.
April 26, 2010
GAO Tells SEC, CFTC to Set 'Clearer Goals' on HarmonizationCFTC, SEC expect to have Joint Advisory Committee functioning by early summer
April 23, 2010
Target-Date Funds' Q1 Performance DataThe average target maturity fund had a positive return for the fourth-straight quarter of 3.8%, slightly below the 4.0% return of the fourth quarter of 2009
April 20, 2010
Venture Capital Fundraising Slowed in Q1 2010Venture firms raised $3.6 billion from 32 funds during the first three months of the year, a 31% decline by dollar commitments and a 44% drop by number of funds year over year.
April 19, 2010
Morgan Stanley Hit with Huge Property Fund LossMorgan Stanley expected to lose $5.4 billion, or 61%, of its $8.8 billion Real Estate Fund VI International.
April 15, 2010
Inspira, Wealth Management Systems Partner UpTwo firms have partnered up on a private-labeled individual retirement account strategy.