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Vanguard in the news - August 2008

Have super funds had their fix?Aug 08

Article discussing different views on including fixed interest in a superannuation portfolio as a defensive asset. Traditionally seen as an insurance policy against uncertainty in a portfolio, some fixed interest allocations have not proved effective in the wake of the sub prime credit crisis.
Damon TaylorSuper Review Website | Super Review search

Ticking all the portfolio boxes24 Aug 08

David Potts discusses the considerations investors should take into account when deciding on an investment strategy based on matching their investment goals with their risk tolerance and timeframe.
David PottsRead more... Sunday Age/Sun Herald | The Age Archives

Activating Indexing18 Aug 08

Michael Hobbs discusses new innovations in indexing and the strategies some index managers have adopted such as niche products and specialist strategies like Portfolio Emulation and Core Satellite Portfolio Construction.
Michael HobbsFinancial Standard Website

Reaching for the StarsAug 08

This article announces the participants in this year's IFSA / Deloitte Future Leaders Awards program including Vanguard's Shan Kwee who is an assistant portfolio manager in Vanguard's Investments team. The winner will be announced in October.
Alice UribeInvestor Weekly Website | Investor Weekly archives
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Vanguard lifts Asia-Pacific focusAug 08

Article announcing Vanguard's appointment of Lee Yuit Chieng as new managing director of its institutional business in Asia. Chieng has previously worked in funds management at Singapore's Monetary Authority, Deutsche Bank and Barclays Global Investors.
Alice UribeInvestor Weekly Website | Investor Weekly archives
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Fund SpotlightAug 08

Fund profile of Vanguard's International Shares fund for which Morningstar is quoted saying 'Vanguard's approach is appealing, low-cost way of investing in international shares.The manager focuses on keeping trading costs down and other actions which make this strategy more tax-friendly. It's one of the cheapest international shares funds'.
Money Website | Money Magazine Website

Multis help smooth out risk08

The article discusses the performance of multi manager funds in the past few years and how they compare with index funds. Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's Head of Retail, talks about fees and how they impact performance of funds.
Zoe FieldingAFR.com
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Slide helps case for after tax reporting13 Aug 08

Chris Wright discusses how, with falling markets, more people are paying attention to the fees and costs associated with their investments, calling for greater transparency in reporting to allow investors make better informed decisions.
Chris WrightAFR.com
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Staving off the rush to cash13 Aug 08

Sally Patten speaks to Jeremy Duffield, Vanguard's Managing Director, about the challenges faced by superannuation members in light of the decline in returns, warning that a move to cash would be a poor choice in a lot of cases.
Sally PattenAFR.com
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Investing without feeling4 Aug 08

This article discusses the study of behavioural finance and how it can help fund managers understand investors investment decisions. Many fund managers are taking stock of the importance of understanding behaviours in order to best help their clients avoid making bad decisions. Robin Bowerman discusses how education has helped investors understand the value of indexing.
Ruth LiewFinancial Standard Website

Honey, I shrunk the super3 Aug 08

David Potts discusses poor annual returns in superannuation and why investors should avoid panicking and resist the temptation to switch funds. Robin Bowerman is quoted talking about the important decision of asset allocation.
David PottsRead more ... The Age Website | The Age Archives

Foreign ForayAug 08

Article discussing the ways investors can access foreign investment opportunities, and the reasons for choosing index and active approaches.
Zoe FieldingAustralian Financial Review Asset Website | AFR.com
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AnnouncementsAug 08

Article announcing Vanguard's appointment of Lee Yuit Chieng as new managing director of its institutional business in Asia. Chieng has previously worked in funds management at Singapore's Monetary Authority, Deutsche Bank and Barclays Global Investors.
Money Management Website | Financial Planning Magazine
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