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Core-satellite investing gets the balance right

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2007
Index manager Vanguard Investments has urged advisers to use the core-satellite approach to boost returns and reduce the volatility of their clients' portfolios. A popular model in the US, core-satellite investing combines a 'core' portfolio of indexed ...

Super is now the centrepiece: Vanguard

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
... superannuation into our everyday money matters is gathering pace, " said Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments Australia. The announcement of the ING/ANZ pension account that is accessible through ATMs just confirms the shift, he said. ...

Vanguard grows marketing team

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 12 APR 2007
Vanguard Investments Australia has appointed two new marketing and communications executives to report to head of marketing, Colin Bold. Jodie Levitski joins Vanguard as marketing communications and PR manager, bringing over 13 years experience to the ...

Index funds basking in the glow of 6,000

... That's just a number. Index funds are more cost and tax efficient than funds that are actively managed." Vanguard Investments Australia saw fund flows grow by 15.5 per cent to $43.5 billion in the twelve months to January. Though index fund investors ...

Avoid excessive hedging: EQT

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2006
... listed property trusts." But index managers have a different view. Mathew McCrum, head of fixed interest with Vanguard Investments Australia, said when bonds are 100 per cent hedged back to local currency there can be an upside in investment return for ...

Big tax hits drive after-tax reporting

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
... well, many investors are still not aware of the amount of tax that emanates from these investments, said Vanguard Investments Australia's head of retail, Robin Bowerman. "The focus in reporting has been more on cost, which is good, but the biggest cost ...

Rainmaker Marketing Excellence Awards 2006

... Human Resources Consulting, (www.mercersupertrust.com) * Best Website of the Year (investment management) - Vanguard Investments, (www.vanguard.com.au) * Best Website of the Year (financial planning) - Godfrey Pembroke, (www.godfreypembroke.com.au ) ...

Plum head of business departs

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2006
... development role with Chant West. Plum was originally a joint venture between MLC and American index fund manager Vanguard Investments. It was wholly acquired by MLC in 2003. A key strength of the group is its member education, advice and employee benefit ...

Vanguard appoints new BDM for northern push

Vanguard Investments Australia has appointed a new business development manager to strengthen its team and expand its operations in northern NSW and Queensland. Manuel Damianakis has taken on the role and will be based in Sydney, reporting to national ...

Good returns and good luck

Using research compiled by Morningstar as evidence, Vanguard Investments claims that most active fund managers cannot sustain above index-benchmarked performance over the long term. Anthony Serhan, head of consulting for Morningstar, described how their ...