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Vanguard in the news - September 2008
Vanguard goes to Korea29 Sept 08
Article announcing the opening of Vanguard's new office in Seoul, South Korea where Kwang Lee has been appointed Korean representative for Vanguard.Financial Standard Website
Finding your way through the fees mazeSept 08
Article discussing the need for increased clarity and uniformity in fund fee disclosure for members of super and pension funds for better understanding and comparisons across investment options.Financial Standard Website
Australians self manage pensions as fund returns fall26 Sept 08
This article discusses how many Australians have set up their own pension funds or self managed super funds, there are now over 380,000 in Australia, and how the funds management industry has responded to this changing demographic.Linda McSweeneyDow Jones Newswire
Managers request stock lending halt25 Sept 08
Following a ban being imposed on short selling, Vanguard in the US made a decision to stop lending stocks to short sellers recently. Jeremy Duffield is quoted saying that Vanguard in Australia does not get involved in stock lending as there is no cost benefit involved for the company here.Brendan Swift and David CiampaAFR.com
Index funds cut risks and fees22 Sept 08
Annette Sampson looks at the benefits index funds have over active investments, as index funds have the potential to deliver market returns at a much lower cost than actively managed funds. Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's Head of Retail, discusses the fact that index funds are growing in popularity with planners as they learn how to effectively use them in portfolios and access them via platforms.Annette SampsonWest Australian
Australian fund managers reassure investors19 Sept 08
Jeremy Duffield, Vanguard's Managing Director, is quoted in this article speaking about the current market climate saying that ultimately Vanguard has an 'optimistic view about long-term returns' .Linda McSweenyDow Jones Newswire
Less wrong leaves room to be right13 Sept 08
This article discusses what it takes to be a successful investor. Robin Bowerman talks about behavioural investment theory and why we are not wired to be good investors, letting emotions get in the way of making good decisions. Access to quality information and education dictates the quality of decisions we make.Simon HoyleSydney Morning Herald
To have or to hold17 Sept 08
Fixed-interest funds have lost about 8 per cent, leaving unit holders with some difficult decisions. Fixed-income funds and mortgage funds used to be boring. "Boring" because they produced steady, reliable income not much higher, after fees, than the cash rate.John CollettRead more...The Age | Sydney Morning Herald
Index funds punch above their weight17 Sept 08
Annette Sampson discusses the benefits that indexing has over active investing with Robin Bowerman and Philip Gray of Morningstar.Annette SampsonRead more...The Age | Sydney Morning Herald
'Windfall' savings for Vanguard investors12 Sept 08
This article talks about investors in Vanguard's index funds and pooled superannuation trusts saving over $5 million through crossing savings, or reduced transaction costs this year.Liam EganRead more ... | Money Management Website
Vanguard saves $5m in trading costs12 Sept 08
This article talks about the savings Vanguard has made for investors on special crossings days, which occur on days when money invested by new clients is used to meet client redemptions occurring at the same time.Michelle BaltazarRead more ...Financial Standard Website
Report card on big-brand funds5 Sept 08
This article discusses the performance of 10 retail Australian shares funds to identify which funds are performing well long-term - mentioning that 'Vanguard appears to be the absolute standout in the table'Peter FreemanMoney Website | Money Magazine Website
Lonsec reviews diversified funds1 Sept 08
Announcing the recommended ratings which Lonsec assigned to eight diversified funds including Vanguard's diversified index fund options.Financial Standard Website
Smart Stream on hiring spree1 Sept 08
This article is about SmartStream technologies, who Vanguard currently uses as a software provider, growing its Australian base.Ruth LiewRead more... Financial Standard Website
Reality BitesSept 08
This article looks at the winners of the Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2008 for which Vanguard's Diversified Bond Index fund was the winner in the Diversified Bond category. The judges said 'Vanguard continues to demonstrate a low-cost, diversified exposure to fixed income which is hard to beat'.Penny PryorAustralian Financial Review Smart Investor Website | AFR.com
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