Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Location, location, location
By Kate McBrideAs advisors strive to diversify clients' portfolios by allocating investments across a broad range of asset types, one challenge may be finding assets that should...
May 14, 2006
Pitfalls Of Probate AvoidanceFor years, financial planners and advisors have preached the creed of "avoiding probate." In their efforts to avoid probate at all costs, planners sometimes overlook ...
May 14, 2006
Pitfalls Of Probate AvoidanceFor years, financial planners and advisors have preached the creed of "avoiding probate." In their efforts to avoid probate at all costs, planners sometimes overlook ...
May 09, 2006
Rating Agency Welcomes SidecarsAnalysts at Moody's Investors Service are predicting that life insurers will join the movement to use "reinsurance sidecars."The sidecar arrangements are simple, short-lived companies that ...
May 07, 2006
Sales Of Impaired Bond Holdings, Real Estate Affect Capital GainsTop companies maximized net realized capital gains and minimized realized capital losses in 2005 over 2004, according to annual statement filings.The top 25 companies had ...
May 07, 2006
Sales Of Impaired Bond Holdings, Real Estate Affect Capital GainsTop companies maximized net realized capital gains and minimized realized capital losses in 2005 over 2004, according to annual statement filings.The top 25 companies had ...
May 05, 2006
ASPPA Seeks Eidson NomineesThe American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries is looking for candidates for 2 award programs.ASPPA, Arlington, Va., is accepting nominations for a Harry T. ...
May 02, 2006
Shipping Fund Limits Redemption ProvisionLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--The Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund, launched in March, is in the final stages of a test phase. May 2 will be the first dealing day for external investors in the fund, which currently has assets under management of $20 million, the initial investment made by parent Clarkson plc. Minimum...