02/16/2021

Silicon Valley wealth adviser Iconiq sets up European outpost

The San Francisco-based firm, which has about US$54 billion in assets under management, has backed companies including Snowflake, which went public in September, as well as Robinhood Markets and Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

02/12/2021

Alto adds several prominent crypto fund managers

Not only does it offer effective portfolio diversification, but it provides a hedge against currency devaluation and the potential for significant long-term appreciation due to an IRA’s tax-friendly advantages.

02/08/2021

Big banks, Big Tech face off over swipe fees

“If they are going to act like a bank, they should be regulated like a bank, too,” one big-bank official said in comments that could presage a wider fight over a range of issues.