Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Global Private Equity Showed Signs of Reawakening in Q1
By Michael S. FischerFundraising picked up in 2010's first quarter, but investment environment remains challenging
April 01, 2010
Expert's Corner: Putting It in NeutralWith every bear market the discussion as to whether "buy and hold" works invariably resurfaces. It will be analyzed in journals, opined over in the...
March 30, 2010
Global Investor Confidence Index Rose in MarchAsian institutional investors led the way
March 26, 2010
SEC to Review Use of Derivatives by FundsThe SEC isreviewing the use of derivatives by mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other investment companies.
March 25, 2010
Louisiana Initiates LTC PartnershipsLouisiana officials have announced the start of the state's Long Term Care Partnership program.
March 17, 2010
Family Offices Bolster Private EquityAs their numbers and the assets they control have grown this decade, family offices have become increasingly important to the private equity sector, especially to managers of smaller funds.
March 16, 2010
NIRS: Public Plans Outperformed Private Plans In 2009In 2009, state and local pension plans performed better than their private sector plans, according a study of data from the Federal Reserve.
March 10, 2010
Senior housing holds its own in downturnCommercial real estate has been very hard hit by the recession, but one area of the industry has proven to be quite resilient: senior housing.