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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.

Property in Central Europe is forecast to outperform Western Europe over the next five years but, on a risk adjusted basis, Germany offers better prospects, according to research carried out by SWIP.

Octopus Investments has launched a new Portfolio Service which aims to generate an average total return in excess of 10pc per annum.

The First Group has launched a unique Chanel Island-listed Shariah compliant five year property fund, with an aim to return 17-20pc per annum.

The number of pensions savers relying on the value of their home to fund their retirement has plummeted in light of falling property prices, according to research commissioned by Barings.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is to publish a global best practices guide for fund of hedge fund managers.

Schroders is to add to its commodities fund range with the launch of Agricultural Land investment trust, which opens to investors in September.