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SMSFs cash deposits reflect volatility

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2011
... about investors trying to time markets rather than staying on course with a long-term asset allocation plan," said Robin Bowerman, head of corporate affairs and market development, Vanguard Investments. Bowerman said investors should look past volatility ...

SPAA board appoints comms specialist

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011
Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's current head of corporate affairs and market development, has been appointed to the SPAA board in what the association hopes will be an asset to its upcoming policy advocacy campaigns and membership drive. Bowerman, also a ...

Vanguard to release 19 more ETFs

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 28 JUN 2010
... new funds and ETFs, in addition to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments Australia, said the firm wants to provide institutional clients with more choice. "Some ...

Bond index returns beat active managers

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2009
... more than likely have it in there for the long-term and you really just want it there as a defensive anchor," said Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments. But Bowerman is quick to point out that the argument should not be around active ...

Vanguard ETFs hit $20m mark

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2009
... Vanguard Investment Australia's three exchange traded funds (ETFs) have attracted $20 million in just two months. Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments Australia, said while figures are yet to be finalised, the Australian equities ETF ...

ETFs won't phase out index funds: Bowerman

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2009
... ASX. But despite the relatively cheaper and ease of access alternative ETFs present to traditional index funds, Robin Bowerman head of retail at Vanguard Investments, said the appetite for a managed fund type index product wouldn't wane. "In the US ...

RaboPlus adds index funds

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2009
... index funds from self managed super fund (SMSF) investors, so we expect Vanguard's funds to be very well received." Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments, said the relationship with RaboPlus is an important step in the firm's effort ...

Vanguard enters ETFs fray

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2009
... diversification so I wouldn't expect us to offer country specific ETFs, that doesn't fit with what we do," said said Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments Australia. "We're looking for more broader regional approaches in Asia, the US ...

Vanguard expands sales team

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2009
... distribution team following feedback from advisers and healthy demand for its low-cost index managed funds," said Robin Bowerman, head of retail at Vanguard Investments Australia. "This will include opening an office in Brisbane and adding to its presence ...

Vanguard launches ETFs in Oz

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2009
... individual investors. Five of the 10 most actively traded United States equities are ETFs. Vanguard's head of retail, Robin Bowerman, said that while ETF takeup in Australia has been muted compared to other markets, Vanguard has decided to enter the ...