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Investments in bond funds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.

Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.

Foreign investing involves additional risks including currency fluctuations and political uncertainty.

Stocks of companies in emerging markets are generally more risky than stocks of companies in developed countries.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.

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John James

John James is managing director of Vanguard Institutional Investor Group, which serves the investment needs of employers offering company-sponsored retirement plans, as well as organizations such as endowments and foundations.

Previously, he was chief human resources officer and managing director of Vanguard's Human Resources division, which is responsible for talent, leadership, and culture. Before that, he was based in London as the managing director of Vanguard's U.K. and European operations. Mr. James joined Vanguard in 2008 and has held leadership roles in the company's Financial Advisor Services division and overseen its Australian operations in Melbourne.

Mr. James earned an M.B.A. from the University of Adelaide and holds certificates from both the Wharton Advanced Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania and the Advanced Human Resource Executive Program at the University of Michigan.

Celebrating 15 years of the Pension Protection Act

John James August 17, 2021 Topics: Retirement

The 15-year anniversary of the Pension Protection Act celebrates the benefits to participants of automatic investing and target-date funds.

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20 years of learning how Americans save

John James June 29, 2021 Topics: Retirement

Vanguard’s How America Saves has served as a trusted resource and blueprint for best practices in DC plan design for plan sponsors for 20 years. We’ve learned that retirement savings is just one piece of a participant’s broader financial picture.

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It’s time to focus on well-being

John James February 1, 2021 Topics: Retirement

Many employers recognize that better financial wellness is good for employees and is good for business. More than just retirement saving, we believe a financial well-being program should produce positive outcomes that are both financial and emotional.

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Am I going to be OK? Financial advice in the age of COVID-19

John James December 2, 2020 Topics: Retirement

We believe everyone can benefit from advice because it helps investors maintain more appropriately diversified portfolios, increases the probability of achieving a financial goal, and may contribute to an investor’s sense of financial well-being.

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Transitions are opportunities

John James August 10, 2020 Topics: Retirement

Meet John James, new managing director of Vanguard Institutional Investor Group. In this introductory blog, he shares his background and insight into Vanguard’s partnership with Infosys—boosting our recordkeeping offer to new heights.

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Investments in bond funds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.

Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.

Foreign investing involves additional risks including currency fluctuations and political uncertainty.

Stocks of companies in emerging markets are generally more risky than stocks of companies in developed countries.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.

Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

John James

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