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As financial advisors increasingly diversify client portfolios, alternative investments are becoming a cornerstone of wealth management strategies. Private markets, structured investments, and cutting-edge technology are reshaping how advisors allocate capital, offering new ways to optimize returns and manage risk. However, …

Indianapolis, Ind. (26 February 2025) – FINIQ, a leading fintech-enabled investment bank, recently announced the launch of FINIQ Wealth, a multi-family office platform designed to empower wealth managers and RIAs in delivering sophisticated, institutional-quality solutions to their ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. …

Regulatory compliance is a critical but complex responsibility for financial firms. From broker-dealers to asset managers, staying compliant with FINRA, SEC, and other regulatory bodies requires significant time, resources, and expertise. As regulations evolve, firms must continuously adapt—often at great …

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a powerful strategy for companies looking to expand, gain a competitive advantage, or unlock new growth opportunities. However, executing a successful transaction is complex, requiring careful planning, financial analysis, negotiation expertise, and seamless integration. This …

Microsoft Corp. and Anduril Industries have announced an expanded partnership to advance the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Pending Department of Defense approval, Anduril will oversee IVAS production, development, and delivery, while Microsoft Azure becomes the preferred …

Uniswap Labs, a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi), has officially launched Unichain, a next-generation Layer 2 blockchain designed to make crypto trading and DeFi transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible. With over 88 million test transactions and 12 million smart …

For financial professionals aiming to build a successful career in investment banking, securing a broker-dealer sponsorship is a pivotal step. Broker-dealer sponsorship provides the necessary regulatory backing, compliance oversight, and resources to operate within the securities industry. But what exactly …

The complexity of broker-dealer compliance – ranging from FINRA and SEC oversight to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and transaction reporting, often presents a significant barrier for firms looking to enter the market. FINIQ White-Label Broker-Dealer Compliance Solutions mitigate these challenges …

Plaid, a leading data network powering the digital financial ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Algebrik AI, an AI-driven loan origination platform. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the loan approval process by integrating Plaid’s consumer-permissioned data into Algebrik’s platform, …

The U.S. capital markets, overseeing over $115 trillion in annual securities trading (SEC, 2023), offer unmatched opportunities for foreign financial institutions. However, strict SEC and FINRA regulations create substantial barriers for non-U.S. firms looking to engage with U.S. institutional investors.  …

After a period of restrained activity, the U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is primed for a potential resurgence in 2025. However, market volatility and regulatory uncertainty present formidable challenges. January 2025 saw a nearly 30 percent decline in M&A …

In a move that signals its preparation for a potential initial public offering (IPO), global HR and fintech company Deel has successfully completed a $300 million secondary share sale. This transaction brings General Catalyst on board as an investor, alongside …