Firm Launches Central Alts Platform:The DI Wire reports that wealth management industry behemoth LPL Financial LLC announced the launch of LPL Alts Connect, a full-service platform designed to streamline the way financial advisers and their clients access and manage alternative investments.
SEC Cyber Team Replaces Crypto Enforcement Unit: The Securities and Exchange Commission, reports The DI Wire, said it is replacing a crypto enforcement unit with a smaller unit focused on a broader range of cyber-related misconduct.
Federal Judge Give DOL Time to Consider Fiduciary Rule Appeal: ThinkAdvisor reports that a Texas Federal judge has given the Department of Labor 60 days to decide whether it will appeal two district courts' universal stays of Labor's 2024 fiduciary rule.
Dealer Rule Appeal Stopped by SEC: Reuters reports that the SEC has withdrawn its appeal of a court ruling that vacated the dealer rule, which would have forced certain hedge funds and other market participants to register as dealers.
Alt Investment Fundraising Collectively Up 74% From Last January:The DI Wire reports that alternative investment fundraising among illiquid and semi-liquid offerings distributed to retail investors totaled approximately $13.2 billion in January, says investment banking firm Robert A. Stanger & Company Inc., noting alternative investment fundraising collectively was up an impressive 74% in January 2025 compared to January 2024.
Treasury Clearing Mandate Compliance Extended:Reuters reports that the SEC has extended the compliance dates for its Treasury clearing mandate by one year, allowing additional time that is critical for implementation.
Alts to Dominate Retail Portfolios Says Survey: Investing.com reports that Apex Group, a global leader in asset servicing, has released a report indicating that 86% of private equity firms anticipate alternative investments, such as private equity and real estate, will dominate retail portfolios within the next five years.
House Passes GOP Budget Blueprint: The Wall Street Journalreports that Republicans passed their budget blueprint through the House by a 217-215 vote Tuesday night, the first step towards enacting President Trump’s tax, border and spending-cut agenda.
Congress Beginning to Revoke Biden-Era Regulations: Politico reports that Republican lawmakers in both chambers have started voting on legislation to undo a range of Biden-era rules, teeing up their first major steps toward rolling back the previous administration’s regulatory agenda.
DOGE May Prompt SEC Regional Office Staff Lay-Offs: Reuters reports that the SEC plans to lay off the top leaders at regional offices across the country as part of its cost-cutting recommendations to the Trump administration.
SEC Crypto Enforcement Efforts Pulled Back: The Hill reports that the SEC has closed its investigation into the cryptocurrency arm of Robinhood without taking action against the online brokerage, as it pulls back on its enforcement against crypto companies since President Trump took office.
Weekly Tax Plan Meetings Begin: InvestmentNewsreports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and congressional leaders will begin meeting weekly this week as Republicans look to shape a tax cut package with a year-end deadline.
House Subcommittee Debates Accredited Investor Definition:Pensions & Investments reports that House lawmakers debated adjusting the definition of an accredited investor, and how best to do so, at a hearing Wednesday.
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