Vanguard

Companies | 4 Jul 17

Vanguard has created a new head of European distribution (ex-UK) role, while Middle East bank Emirates NBD has lost its chief investment officer for the second time. VAM Funds has hired an ex-Zurich heavy hitter to make a Middle East push.

Best Practice | 28 Jun 17

Plans by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to crackdown on excessive asset management fund charges and improve competitiveness in the sector has been met with a flurry of contradictory responses from different parts of the financial services industry.

Equities | 16 May 17

Vanguard’s launch of a new investment service in the UK market signals a “pivotal moment” in the push for lower charges across the asset management industry.

People Moves | 7 Apr 17

Vanguard has a new managing director of its Japanese operations, while Generali Investments has made some changes to its board. One of Wealth Club’s co-founders has left the business after just a year.

North America | 27 Mar 17

BlackRock and Vanguard have called on US officials to delay the introduction of landmark rules forcing financial advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, raising concerns the new regulations will confuse investors and add unnecessary costs to the financial service industry.