Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Private Equity Coasts as Investors Wait Out Volatility
By Michael S. FischerPrivate equity activity leveled off in 2015, and industry leaders generally expect more of the same in 2016, according to a study by BDO USA.
February 09, 2016
AIG said to plan exit from at least 50% hedge fund positionsAIG has holdings in more than 100 hedge funds and plans to cut that number to 50 or fewer.
February 08, 2016
5 Ways to Boost Impact Investing in Family OfficesImpact investing is "definitely on the upswing" among family offices, says Lisa Woll, CEO of US SIF.
February 08, 2016
Hedge Fund Attacks Texas REIT as ‘Ponzi-Like Scheme’Hedge fund manager Kyle Bass is shorting the United Development Funding IV REIT, which was sold by RCS Capital.
February 08, 2016
FINRA: Broker Lied to Native American Tribe About Nontraded REIT CommissionsThe broker didn't tell the tribe he personally made $9.6 million in commissions for REIT and BDC recommendations, FINRA says.
February 08, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Mygale Adds European FundThis week's new portfolio products range widely, from European stocks to volatility indexes and municipal bond analysis
February 05, 2016
Chicago Stock Exchange Says It’s Being Sold to Chinese-Led GroupChongqing Casin, a property and investment firm, has agreed to the deal, with the sale expected to close in the second half of 2016.
February 05, 2016
CBOE Forms Partnership With Options- and Tech-Centric Vest FinancialWith new majority equity stake in Vest, CBOE will provide advisors clients with portfolio protection with easy-to-use, cost-transparent strategies.