Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Galvin Targets Alt Mutual Fund Sales With Exam Sweep
By Melanie WaddellMassachusetts has subpoenaed state-registered advisors on their supervision, compliance and training regarding a host of alt funds.
July 13, 2015
Calpers misses target with 2.4% return in past fiscal yearCalpers must average at least 7.5 percent a year to match its assumed rate of return or turn to taxpayers to make up the difference.
July 13, 2015
Global Alternative Assets Jumped to $6.3 Trillion in 2014The worlds 100 largest alternative investment managers had $3.5 trillion in assets under management in 2014.
July 13, 2015
IRS, Treasury Close Alt Investment Tax LoopholeSen. Ron Wyden applauds the move to "bring the hammer down on these basket options once and for all."
July 10, 2015
Advisor, Race Car Driver Convicted of Bilking NHL PlayersA federal jury has convicted an advisor and a part-time race car driver on charges of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
July 10, 2015
Greece, China Turmoil Hit Hedge Funds in JuneBig declines in Chinese equities and uncertainty around Greeces referendum cast dark shadows over the hedge fund sector in June.
July 10, 2015
Manufactured Homes Best Performing REIT Sector in Q1U.S. REITs continued to offer strong dividend yields in Q1, NAREIT reports.
July 08, 2015
Alternative Mutual Funds Trickled Onto Market in First HalfAlt fund launches are getting a slow start this year, Preqin reported.