Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Some State Lawmakers Troubled by Private Equity's Growing Life & Annuity Stake
By Allison BellSome legislators worry private equity fund deals might be moving blocks of business from strong insurers to less-credible insurers.
July 08, 2022
Billionaires Can't Get Enough of Private EquityThe ultra-wealthy are stepping up as pension funds and endowments reach their limits.
July 08, 2022
Envestnet Buys Advisor Billing Provider: Tech RoundupAlso, the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals added a new online self-study course for advisors.
July 07, 2022
12 Insights on Inflation, Recession and Where to Invest Now: JPMorganThings could be worse, say two strategists from the J.P. Morgan Asset Management team. But they could also be better.
July 06, 2022
New Crypto Law Would Ease Tax and Reporting HeadachesThe bill's de minimis exclusion of up to $200 per transaction would allow cryptocurrency to function more like currency.
July 06, 2022
Crypto 'Fear and Greed' Gauge Improves a Bit After SelloffThe Fear and Greed Index for crytocurrencies climbed to 19, marking the highest point in two months, according to Arcane Research.
July 06, 2022
Barred Broker Who Did Merrill Stint Indicted in $100M Crypto ScamJoshua David Nicholas and two other defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud.
July 05, 2022
12 Hottest Rental Markets in the U.S.A steady influx of renters and low turnover have sparked red-hot competition in regions across the country.