Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
20 Best US Cities for Retirement: 2018
By Michael S. FischerAmong 182 cities studied, WalletHub finds these the most retirement-friendly.
August 17, 2018
Oil Posts Longest Losing Run Since 2015 Amid Economic FearsSlowing demand and rising supplies are weighing on oil prices.
August 16, 2018
CLOs Are Hot. Plan Accordingly.Issuers want to sell them to life insurers, but their popularity may not be a good thing.
August 15, 2018
Prudential's Real Estate Finance Arm Describes Its Lending TargetsThe company expects to target middle-income multifamily borrowers, and owners upgrading industrial properties.
August 15, 2018
Want to Sell Your Advisory Practice? Start With 'Freakonomics'A new movement has firms divvying up their client base, which means they can court multiple buyers and improve their overall results.
August 14, 2018
SEC Charges Perpetrator of ICO Offering With FraudThe agency also issued a Investor Alert to encourage investors to check the background of anyone selling them an investment.
August 13, 2018
Foundations' Investment Returns Rose to 4-Year High in 2017Many community foundations benefited from last year's strong economy and stock market performance.
August 10, 2018
Crypto Fund Launches Are on Pace for a Record YearThe pace of new fund launches is surprising given depressed prices and regulatory scrutiny, a research firm says.