New management company Vallea Capital has launched the long/short Vallea fund, advised by the investment management consultancy, Laven Partners.

A qualification in long term care insurance is set to be launched by the ifs School of Finance as more advisers are "moving into this area".

Despite inflationary worries and the Georgia conflict, the Russian economy is still experiencing a boom, according to JP Morgan.

IFAonline has received a massive reponse to a recent poll on mortgage affordability with the vast majority saying it is difficult to assess a client's outgoings.

Close Investments has announced it will hit the road with a series of seminars across the UK, offering advice on how advisers can protect their clients' investments.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has launched the multi-asset Diversified Alpha Plus fund to tap into investor demand for absolute return vehicles.

Legal & General (L&G) is increasing its immediate protection cover from 30 to 60 days as part of a dual enhancement of its proposition.

Baring Asset Management has appointed Katie Bowmar as head of product development.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has launched the Diversified Alpha Plus fund.

Premier Asset Management has appointed hedge fund specialist Chris Wright who will be responsible for the Premier Dividend fund.