Tagged: alternative investments

August 10, 2023 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech company SumUp announced that it has entered into a US$100 million credit facility with Victory Park Capital (VPC), a global alternative investment firm specialising in private credit. The credit facility will enable SumUp “to provide advance payments to merchants based in the UK… Read More

August 4, 2023 @ 5:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry, unveiled iCapital Architect, an innovative portfolio construction tool that empowers financial advisors “to build robust, personalized client portfolios incorporating alternatives and structured investments.” Advisors can use Architect – which “combines… Read More

June 19, 2023 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry, announced the launch of iCapital Marketplace, the platform connecting wealth managers and advisors “with alternative investment opportunities offered by the world’s leading investment providers and asset managers.” Powered by its… Read More

May 28, 2023 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Unlimited, a new investment firm that gives all investors exposure to the alpha-generating potential of alternative investment strategies without the high fees and adverse tax implications of typical fund structures, announced that it has “raised $8 million in Series A financing led by FirstMark and… Read More

May 19, 2023 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ARK36, the Cyprus-based leading alternative investment digital asset fund, has announced today the launch of a proprietary machine learning-based trading software system, “to improve the way its portfolio management team can navigate the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading.” The new software will “leverage advanced algorithms… Read More

May 15, 2023 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canoe Intelligence, the financial technology company powering alternative investment intelligence, announces a new client engagement with Munich-based SwanCap Partners GmbH, an independent investment boutique managing over €4 billion in AuM. SwanCap is leveraging Canoe “to automate and manage its document collection and data management processes,… Read More

May 6, 2023 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yieldstreet, the private market investing platform, and Equity Trust, which claims to be one of the largest self-directed IRA custodians in the U.S., announced a strategic partnership that will make it easier “to add alternative investments to retirement accounts.” Starting now, Equity Trust’s clients “can… Read More

April 25, 2023 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bolton Global Capital, an independent wealth management firm, and iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry, announced a partnership “to provide Bolton’s extensive network of financial advisors with a range of private market offerings and resources.” Bolton… Read More

April 15, 2023 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, a global fintech platform driving access to alternative investment products in the wealth management industry, announced a collaboration with HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) “to widen access to its climate technology venture capital strategy (climate tech VC) for wholesale clients.” Using its technology, iCapital… Read More

April 15, 2023 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, continues to see an increase in demand for customized white label funds among independent broker-dealers (IBDs) and registered investment advisors (RIAs) “seeking alternative asset allocations on behalf of their clients.” CAIS’ white label fund solutions–Custom Funds–”allows… Read More

April 6, 2023 @ 5:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Drawbridge, a provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, announced it has appointed Chris Aronis as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Aronis will “lead the Drawbridge sales, account management and business development teams to accelerate the company’s global growth, enhance client… Read More

April 3, 2023 @ 5:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform, announced a modernized brand refresh to reflect CAIS’ leadership role in transforming the world of alternative investing as we enter a “New Era of Access.” With financial advisors and alternative asset managers engaging at unprecedented levels, this “New Era of… Read More

March 7, 2023 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced that Graham Capital Management, L.P., a global alternative investment firm with approximately $17.9 billion in assets under management that specializes in providing quantitative and discretionary macro strategies, is partnering with CAIS “to add select alternative… Read More

February 14, 2023 @ 9:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In January, PeerBerry investors funded EUR 52.44 million of loans and received EUR 734 689 in interest. 1495 new investors joined the platform last month, the team at PeerBerry reveals. The average annual ROI (without loyalty interest) on PeerBerry in January “was 11.11%.” At the… Read More

January 19, 2023 @ 7:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abacus Group, the provider of hosted IT services and solutions to alternative investment firms, announces that it has acquired two boutique cybersecurity consulting companies, Gotham Security and its parent company, GoVanguard, both of which have solid track records of excellence in the cyber arena. Gotham… Read More

January 11, 2023 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry, announced the appointment of Agnes Bundy Scanlan to the company’s board of directors, “effective January 1, 2023.” Ms. Bundy Scanlan “brings a wealth of experience from her 30-year career in… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yieldstreet notes that in this challenging market environment, where stocks and bonds have been largely underperforming, investors “may be looking to allocate their capital to assets with little correlation to public markets.” Yieldstreet points out that one of the most, if not the most, uncorrelated… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AltoIRA notes that December is a “hectic” time of year. Between buying the right gifts, making holiday party appearances, and visiting with family, you’d be forgiven if your “top concern” isn’t maximizing your IRA contributions. According to AltoIRA, end-of-year IRA contributions are “something you should… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2022, PeerBerry investors “funded EUR 537.5 million in loans.” In total, during the entire period of PeerBerry’s activity (within 5 years of the platform’s operation), PeerBerry’s investors “funded EUR 1.5 billion in loans.” According to the monthly volume of funded loans, PeerBerry claims it… Read More

December 8, 2022 @ 11:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goji, an FCA regulated, UK-based technology provider that offers investors digital access to alternative investments, announced its partnership with global financial services provider Apex Group Ltd. in order “to enable alternative asset management clients to seamlessly manage all stages of the investor lifecycle.” Apex Group’s… Read More