Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Volatility pushes IRA investors into nontraded alts
By Danielle AndrusReal estate and private equity are increasingly popular in self-directed IRAs, and crowdfunding is expected to take off in the accounts, Pensco says.
November 19, 2015
On the cutting edge at NAILBA 34: 4 case studies in innovationThe use of technology can be a competitive advantage for BGAs looking to service producers efficiently.
November 19, 2015
Schwab, Fidelity Halt Sales of RCS, AR Capital Products, AgainThis news follows a recent decision by AR Capital to stop issuing new investment programs starting Jan. 1.
November 19, 2015
SEC Charges Woman With Ripping Off Immigrant Investors to Go on a CruiseLin Zhong of South Florida and her company used money invested by EB-5 immigrants to cover personal expenses, SEC says.
November 19, 2015
REITs Break Into World of CrowdfundingThrough an e-REIT, Fundrise plans to raise $50 million online to invest in commercial properties under new crowdfunding rules.
November 19, 2015
Volatility Pushes IRA Investors Into Nontraded AltsReal estate and private equity are increasingly popular in self-directed IRAs, and crowdfunding is expected to take off in the accounts, PENSCO says.
November 19, 2015
SEC Hits Sands Brothers With $1M Fine for Repeat Violation of Custody RuleThe firm paid a $60,000 fine for custody rule violations five years ago. There's no place for recidivism in the securities markets, the SEC says.
November 19, 2015
Activists Are Tough on Companies They Don't OwnTwo researchers measured activism by looking not at firms targeted by activists, but at the competitors of those firms.