The industry group is calling on regulators to develop a proficiency regime for fund reps
A look at how this product category is faring a year after its introduction
Alternative fund categories with the highest proportion of retail investors are especially vulnerable
Most of the new alt funds are relatively conservative
Some strategies generate their best returns during market meltdowns, report says
The alternative investment offers higher yields with the trade-off of lower liquidity
Acquisition is subject to regulatory and unitholder approval
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New product offers retail investors exposure to funds usually available only to institutional investors
The pooled fund offers exposure to real assets