Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
MetLife, hedge funds and scandals
By Matt LevineMetLife's win might make FSOC regulation of mutual fund activities more difficult.
March 30, 2016
The Latest in Social Impact Investing: An Online Matchmaking PlatformEnable Impact matches investors to social impact companies or projects looking for Series A funding to scale up operations.
March 30, 2016
State Street Buys GE Asset Management for Up to $485 MillionState Street plans to expand alternative investments such as private equity and real estate.
March 29, 2016
Banker accused of $25 million fraud arose from gilded legacyThe banker's case raises questions about why someone in his position would allegedly run a scam that was likely to be discovered.
March 29, 2016
Banker accused of $25 million fraud arose from gilded legacyThe banker's case raises questions about why someone in his position would allegedly run a scam that was likely to be discovered.
March 29, 2016
BRIC Funds With Local Managers Don’t OutperformThe study Emerging Market Active Managers: Skilled or Stubborn? found that specialization and deep local market insight have little bearing on performance.
March 29, 2016
Fund-of-Hedge-Fund Assets Contracted to $807 Billion in 2015The global fund-of-hedge-funds sector emerged from 2015 poorer by $12 billion, according to a new report from alternatives data provider Preqin.
March 29, 2016
SIFMA, IAA Balk at SEC Plan to Limit Derivatives in Mutual FundsSEC chief Mary Jo White also warned mutual fund directors on Tuesday to remember their obligations on 12b-1 plans and cybersecurity.