A Trade Group for Alternative Assets Looks to Meet the Moment

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Friday Q and A: In Washington, there seems to be a trade association for everything. That’s especially true in financial services, where multiple lobbying groups represent each segment of the industry. It can all seem a bit unnecessary, but every organization has its raison d’etre – and sometimes having a singular f…