FINIQ News

What Is Broker-Dealer Sponsorship?  Broker-dealer sponsorship allows independent financial professionals to legally offer and execute securities transactions under a registered FINRA broker-dealer. It is ideal for:  Partnering with a broker-dealer sponsor like FINIQ eliminates the need to start your own …

Record transaction volumes, shifting allocator sentiment, and rising liquidity needs are reshaping the private market landscape. The secondary market is in the midst of a historic expansion. Global secondary transaction volume reached an all-time high of $162 billion in 2024, …

Kraken, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly seeking to raise $500 million in a new funding round at a $15 billion valuation, according to a Reuters report citing The Information. The raise would significantly bolster Kraken’s balance sheet ahead …

For many investment professionals, owning a broker-dealer sounds like the ultimate step toward independence. But the reality is often different.  Compliance obligations, rising legal fees, and back-office distractions can stall growth and drain resources long before your business gains traction.  …

As interest in alternative investments grows, so does the need for clear, confident communication between advisors and clients. For many investors, private market strategies still feel opaque or unfamiliar. Advisors who can articulate the value and structure of alternatives in …

Hedge funds are a cornerstone of the alternative investment landscape, offering flexible, actively managed strategies designed to outperform in both rising and falling markets. For institutional and accredited investors, hedge funds present an opportunity to diversify beyond traditional equities and …

From Open-Source AI to Desktop Robots: Hugging Face Enters a New Market Hugging Face, best known for powering much of the open-source AI ecosystem, has entered the consumer robotics space and it’s off to a fast start. Just five days …

Strategic Positioning in a Rebounding Market As we enter 2025, the venture capital market is regaining momentum. While fundraising remains slow, deal activity is picking up, particularly in the AI sector. According to PitchBook’s 2025 Allocator Solutions: Private Market Opportunities …

Private debt is having a record-setting year. According to PitchBook, the top 10 private debt managers are on pace to raise 33% of all global capital in 2025. The consolidation of the asset class, fueled by mega fund closes from …

As client demand for portfolio diversification grows, advisors are increasingly turning to alternative investments to enhance returns, reduce volatility, and improve long-term outcomes. But for many wealth managers and RIAs, the question remains: what are alternative funds, and how can …

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, private equity (PE) firms are facing a pivotal moment. Once viewed as a back-office efficiency tool, AI is now at the center of how value is created within portfolio companies. But enthusiasm alone …

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company backed by Amazon, has unveiled a new financial services offering built on its popular Claude AI platform. The launch, announced Tuesday at an event in New York City, marks the company’s latest push to expand …