Final Trump memo lacks explicit directive to delay DOL fiduciary rule A final version of the document does not direct the DOL to delay the rule for six months, nor does it tell the agency to consult with the Department of Justice to seek a stay of the litigation surrounding the rule Feb 3, 2017…

FS Investments appoints head of capital markets and IR February 3, 2017 | hedgeweek  Alternative asset manager FS Investments has appointed Chris Condelles as head of capital markets and investor relations (IR). Condelles will serve as an executive vice president based in the firm’s Philadelphia headquarters.   In his new role, Condelles will help expand…

In echo of '07, REITs back away from multifamily Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:42 AM ET | by Jake Mooney, Zach Fox and Andrew Barnes | SNL Beta This is the first in a three-part series on the state of multifamily development and lending across the U.S. as credit quality concerns mount. Amid concerns of a peaking multifamily…

American Realty Capital—Retail Centers of America Webcast February 8 at 4:00 PM EST February 3, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Prior to the special meeting of American Realty Capital—Retail Centers of America (RCA) shareholders to be held on February 13, 2017, to vote on the merger with American Finance Trust (AFIN), the REIT…

United Development Funding Income Fund V Announces $1.1689 Cash Distribution February 3, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault On February 2, 2017, the board of trustees of United Development Funding Income Fund V authorized a cash distribution of $1.1689 per share payable on February 8, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of…

RiverNorth Provides Access To P2P Loans In New Fund FEB 1, 2017 @ 06:08 AM | by Julie Cooling | Forbes Allen Webb, Senior Portfolio Specialist at RiverNorth Capital Management talks with Julie Cooling, Founder and CEO at RIA Channel about their new marketplace lending strategy, specifically, RMPLX.  With roughly $30 billion in originations in 2016, peer-to-peer…

What’s Next In Multifamily Innovation? SAN DIEGO—From new sustainability features to rooftop urban gardens and more efficient use of space, the next wave of innovations for apartments will make living there cheaper and better for residents, say speakers at NMHC’s Annual Meeting. JANUARY 27, 2017 | by CARRIE ROSSENFELD | GlobeSt.com SAN DIEGO—From new sustainability features to…

FSI expects a more business friendly environment in 2017 Lobbying group for independent broker-dealers lays out its annual agenda Jan 31, 2017 @ 1:57 pm | Dale Brown | InvestmentNews.com The political world is still responding to the monumental and unexpected change we saw at the end of 2016, as the Republican party — led by now-President…

A Commercial Real Estate Forecast For 2017 ATLANTA—Amid a time of uncertainty for what the year will hold for the industry, Trimont Real Estate Advisors' Brian Ward cites three key trends in this EXCLUSIVE commentary. January 24, 2017 | by BRIAN WARD | GlobeSt. com ATLANTA—It’s easy to feel uncertain about what this year will hold…