Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Liquid Alts Record Third Monthly Loss in February
By Michael S. FischerMost substrategies were underwater, with only global macro staying dry.
March 15, 2016
Did that prospect avoid your call?Your prospect seems to be interested and asks you something that you know you will need time to research. But don't end that phone call yet!
March 15, 2016
Top European pension opts for roads as hedge funds left behindEuropes second largest pension fund seeks more stable and higher returns to help meet funding requirements.
March 11, 2016
Old Mutual's breakup includes a gift to private equityOld Mutual's decision to break itself up means the South African financial services group's wealth management unit is up for grabs.
March 11, 2016
SEC’s Risk Chief to Target Hedge Funds With ExamsHead of new unit says exams will zero in on portfolio management trading and back-office operations.
March 07, 2016
Best Finance Tweets of the Month: February 2016Ex-MLB player Jose Canseco gives financial advice; Josh Brown plays "You Might Not Be a Fiduciary if ..." hold on, Jose Canseco gives financial advice?
March 07, 2016
The IRS’ Gifts to the Real Estate OwnerCongress has carved out a number of tax code benefits for the real estate industry.
March 04, 2016
The mystery Madoff victims who left $2.5 billion on the tableOffshore feeder funds account for part of the mystery and experts speculate some customers sought to avoid scrutiny.