Blackrock undercuts Vanguard with slashed fees
Blackrock has undercut Vanguard by slashing fees on an iShares emerging markets product and matching its rival’s pricing on four European equity funds.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Indosuez, Old Mutual, Vanguard
Indosuez appoints from within for chief executive, Old Mutual recruits from Aviva and Vanguard changes Australian leadership.
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Investors pile into Vanguard ETF despite launch of cheaper rival
European investors have piled into a Vanguard ETF tracking the S&P 500, despite the launch of a cheaper rival tracking US large-cap companies.
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Vanguard to unveil first China ETF in Hong Kong
Despite a spate of China ETF delistings in Hong Kong, Vanguard is about to launch its first China-focused exchange traded fund in Hong Kong.
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Advisers favour Vanguard Lifestrategy despite duration concerns
Advisers continue to favour Vanguard Lifestrategy for multi-asset exposure, despite concerns the range’s high duration leaves investors exposed to rising interest rates.
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Vanguard targets young investors with retirement funds
Vanguard has expanded its suite of target retirement funds (TRF) with the launch of the Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund and the Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund.
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Vanguard launches pair of fixed income funds
Vanguard has launched two global Ucits corporate bond funds.
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Vanguard ventures into Germany, adds Euro Stoxx ETF
Vanguard has expanded into Germany by listing its range of equity and fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the German stock exchange and also introduced a Euro Stoxx 50 Ucits ETF.
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Terry Smith and Woodford top traded, Vanguard gains ground
While Fundsmith Equity, Woodford Income and Lindsell Train Global were the most popular funds in September, Vanguard “muscled its way in to the top five”, according to Interactive Investor.
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Vanguard and Sharia added to Momentum range
Advisers and client will be able to choose passive, ethical and Sharia investments and include Vanguard funds in their Sipp after Momentum Pensions expanded its offering.
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Vanguard launches fresh attack in price war
Vanguard has launched a new offensive against competitors in the ongoing fund price war with the introduction of its first actively-managed bond fund in the UK.
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The challenge to advisers posed by low cost platform rivals
When Vanguard UK announced a 50% reduction in its UK closed-platform fee structure for online clients recently, it certainly caused a stir, says Paul Gambles, managing director of Thailand-based MBMG Group.