Private equity has become an increasingly viable option for many individual investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and mitigate volatility. In this video, you'll learn more about why your clients should consider this asset class.

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Political brinksmanship over the debt limit is poised to push the Treasury to the edge. If 2011 is a guide, T-bill discounts could get wider into June, potentially causing ripple effects across markets.

Weak global growth for the year ahead appears almost certain. The outlook for capital markets is anything but.