Capital markets

Recent research may suggest private credit doesn't produce great returns after fees and risks are taken into account, but wealth managers still see a case for using it and other alternatives to move beyond the 60-40 portfolio.

Survey results suggest alternative investments like private equity and private credit are already popular among advisors and becoming only more popular.

The founder of the private-equity backed RIA says he's interested in further acquisitions but doesn't want to be "growing for growth's sake."

The deal values closely held Fisher Investments at $12.75 billion and is part of the founder's estate planning, according to the firm.

The deal comes as a Raymond James executive questions if advisors who choose to go with private owners won't regret their decisions in three to five years.

Ultrarich individuals and families worth more than $150 billion are helping drive a resurgence in private equity buyouts, providing capital for some of the year's biggest acquisitions to overcome a tough dealmaking environment.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with the private funds industry, which argued that the agency overstepped its authority.

Difficulties loom over syncing U.S. stock exchanges with global transaction cycles.

The Wall Street giant distinguishes its custody service by being a pioneer in allowing private equity, private credit and similar investments to be used as collateral for loans to RIA clients.

Carson Group has snagged two powerhouse leaders in tech and wealth management on the heels of former CEO Ron Carson's departure and the naming of Burt White to the top role.

Authors add that the asset class can still be a welcome source of diversification for investors who can stomach the risk.

Some wealth managers see themselves as playing a distinct role in helping investors navigate the treacherous waters of private equity, credit and real estate.

The Wall Street giant is looking to fix its place in what's project to be a $10 trillion market by 2030.

Alison Nest says wealth managers can play a particularly useful role in helping investors navigate the intricacies of private equity, private credit and similar investments.

Peapack-Gladstone's wealth unit is pursuing an ambitious de novo expansion in New York and perhaps elsewhere because M&A has become expensive as private equity money has inflated seller expectations.

The wealth management giant is the latest firm seeking to give investors access to private vehicles that have generally outperformed their public counterparts in recent years.

Skyrocketing cryptocurrency prices makes it hard for long-time wealth managers to act their on skepticism and stay out of the market for these risky vehicles.

Bitcoin has risen more than 40% this year following the successful introduction of the exchange traded funds.

AlTi Global's massive infusion from Allianz X and Constellation Wealth signals one of many potential paths for new sources of capital into the industry.

Those fields are a bright spot in dealmaking amid a slump in other industries. Here's why non-bank loans that drive deals could bring problems in the future.