Alternative Investments

The huge spike in the VIX index of S&P500 volatility is not likely to revert to the mean in the near future, according to Catherine Vaughn of JPMorgan hedge fund outfit Highbridge Capital Management.

Laven Partners has responded to Nicolas Sarkozy's comments regarding hedge funds, deeming them out-of-date. The investment management consultancy also accused politicians of being ill-informed as to hedge funds regulation.

Lehman Brothers today unveiled drastic restructuring plans after revealing a third quarter loss of almost $4bn.

JPMorgan has launched Highbridge Statistical Market Neutral Sterling fund, which will compete directly against BlackRock's hugely successful Absolute Alpha vehicle.

Conal Gregory, Master of Wine, outlines how to invest in vintage bottles.

Cherry Reynard explains that as investors seek diversification in tough markets, investment trusts may well see a larger slice of the pie

Annelien Bruins, director of Bruins Private Collections Consultancy (which provides advice to private buyers on the management of their art collections), explains the issues investors must consider when adding art to their portfolios.

Skandia has unveiled details of what it believes is that UK's first multi-asset alternative investment fund of funds.

Demand for fine wines among the Russian and Chinese business elite is driving up the market for top name brands, creating double digit long-term growth for investors while offering low risk and low correlation to more conventional investments such as...

The chief financial officer and chief operating officer are to leave their posts at Lehman Brothers.