Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Vestmark, iCapital, BlackRock and Dynasty Team Up on New UMA Platform
By John ManganaroThe platform supports tax-aware investing in private asset classes.
July 15, 2025
BlackRock’s 'Bumpier' Quarter Fuels Worst Earnings Day in YearsThe asset manager's second-quarter performance missed estimates, even as assets hit a record $12.5 trillion.
July 14, 2025
Vanguard Goes Big on Crypto With This InvestmentIt owns about 8% of the Class A common stock of Strategy, which makes large-scale bets on bitcoin.
July 14, 2025
American Portfolios to Pay $1.75M for Overbilling, False Compliance ReviewsAmerican Portfolios overbilled on alts, failed to disclose payments to an affiliate BD and backdated compliance reviews, the SEC said.
July 14, 2025
Bitcoin Soars Past $120,000 as Congress Starts 'Crypto Week'With assets like stocks back around record highs, they cryptocurrency has resumed its push higher.
July 11, 2025
Private Credit Lures the Ultra-Rich Sitting on $3.1TFamily offices represent a vast pool of capital and are increasingly seeking new sources of returns.
July 11, 2025
SEC’s Peirce Says Tokenized Securities Must Comply With RulesPutting digital versions of stocks on a blockchain doesn’t mean companies can skirt securities laws, she said.
July 10, 2025
Fintech iCapital Raises $820MThe alternatives platform provider says it is now valued at $7.5 billion.