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SEC Charges California Unregistered Broker in EquiAlt Scam

According to the commission, John Marques raised nearly $7.9 million and generated $824,000 in commissions from allegedly recommending and selling unregistered securities from the Florida-based company.

Jersey Shore Town Beats Florida Locales as Zillow Retirement Hotspot

Lavallette in N.J. was more popular than destinations in Florida on the real estate app’s rankings, while South Lake Tahoe took the overall prize.

Crypto’s Wild 2021 Will Go Down as One for the Ages

Elon Musk, Shiba Inu, El Salvador and a $69.3 million NFT all played a part in a singular year for the industry. Here are 11 key moments.

Wall Street Ends Crazy Year With Existential Angst and Big Bonuses

Veterans of past Wall Street booms suggest that, somehow, this one doesn’t feel so good.

Why green stocks are slumping during an ESG boom

Private Equity Raises Real Estate Money Too Fast to Spend It

U.S. private equity funds amassed a record $287.8 billion for CRE deals in 2021, according to Preqin—an increase of 57 percent from 2019.

It’s Time for Some 'Moonshot' Philanthropy

Look for investments that many donors are unwilling to risk.

The Life Science Sector Continues to Grow, with Sales Volume Almost Doubling from 2020

Record low vacancies and plenty of demand in biolab hubs are attracting CRE investors interested in alternative plays.

When will other wealth managers surpass the wirehouses? Soon.

The Key Estate Planning Developments of 2021

State legislatures have been very busy this year.

Nearly 15 Years Later, James Brown Estate Sells for Estimated $90 Million

A step in the right direction, but several outstanding lawsuits remain.

Fine wine: The unconventionally attractive alt investment

Why not invest in some Château Lafite Rothschild? You can let the value appreciate over time, or if worse comes to worst, you can drink it.

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Fine wine: The unconventionally attractive alt investment

Why not invest in some Château Lafite Rothschild? You can let the value appreciate over time, or if worse comes to worst, you can drink it.

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Looking at risk and return through a new lens

Against the current economic backdrop, it's hard to argue the traditional approach of stocks, bonds and cash is a reasonable investment mix to manage risk while still generating the necessary returns.

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Looking at risk and return through a new lens

Against the current economic backdrop, it's hard to argue the traditional approach of stocks, bonds and cash is a reasonable investment mix to manage risk while still generating the necessary returns.

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Heading into 2022, Clear Communication with All Constituents Remains Essential for Property Managers

The industry continues to rise to challenges presented by the pandemic.

RBC paying $1M FINRA settlement for years of junk bond oversight

Avantax settles SEC’s 1st Global share class disclosure case for $17 million

Brokerages pay $5 million in restitution for 529 plan violations

LPL, Wells Fargo and three Advisor Group firms avoided penalties for 'extraordinary cooperation' with Finra's investigation.

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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Dec. 22, 2021)

Logistics player GLP is preparing an IPO for its investment arm in 2022, reports The Wall Street Journal. Developers are taking a second look at vacant mills, according to The New York Times. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.