Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
House Committee Approves Two Bills on Home Insurance
By Ron PechtimaldjianFHA allowed to raise premiums to bolster dwindling finances.
April 23, 2010
Target-Date Funds' Q1 Performance DataThe average target maturity fund had a positive return for the fourth-straight quarter of 3.8%, slightly below the 4.0% return of the fourth quarter of 2009
April 20, 2010
Venture Capital Fundraising Slowed in Q1 2010Venture firms raised $3.6 billion from 32 funds during the first three months of the year, a 31% decline by dollar commitments and a 44% drop by number of funds year over year.
April 19, 2010
Morgan Stanley Hit with Huge Property Fund LossMorgan Stanley expected to lose $5.4 billion, or 61%, of its $8.8 billion Real Estate Fund VI International.
April 15, 2010
Inspira, Wealth Management Systems Partner UpTwo firms have partnered up on a private-labeled individual retirement account strategy.
April 14, 2010
BarclayHedge Offers SEC-Compliant Video ServiceBarclayHedge TV will allow its registered managers of hedge funds, funds of funds and managed futures products to create and make available videotaped presentations online for current and prospective investors.
April 07, 2010
Dreyfus Fund Offers Wide Hedge Fund ExposuresThe Dreyfus Corp, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management, has just launched the Dreyfus Dynamic Alternatives Fund
April 02, 2010
Global Private Equity Showed Signs of Reawakening in Q1Fundraising picked up in 2010's first quarter, but investment environment remains challenging