Festive for All
This December holiday is celebrated with a menorah, dreidels, and eight nights of gifts.
What is Hanukkah?
This abbreviation “TA Ops” refers to the team responsible for shareholder recordkeeping, transaction processing, and intermediary oversight.
What is Transfer Agency Operations?
This brand introduced the first stackable potato chips in 1968.
What is Pringles?
This competency emphasizes being open, honest, and transparent in communication—even when the message is tough.
What is Be Candid?
The year Vanguard celebrate it's 50th anniversary
When is 2025?
Known as the “Festival of Lights,” this celebration includes lamps, sweets, and fireworks.
What is Diwali?
This abbreviation “BPM” refers to a discipline supported by platforms like Appian that focuses on modeling, optimizing, and automating processes for efficiency
What is Business Process Management?
These Mexican chips are known for their fiery chili and lime flavor.
What are Takis
This competency focuses on continuously learning and applying knowledge to deliver better outcomes for clients.
What is Build Expertise?
The year Vanguard’s first index fund launched
When was 1976?
DOUBLE BONUS QUESTION!
This holiday marks the start of a new lunar year and is celebrated with dragon dances and red envelopes.
What is Lunar New Year?
This abbreviation “T.A.S.C.” refers to the centralized platform designed to streamline processes and support Transfer Agency teams.
What is Transfer Agency Solution Center?
This Japanese snack is a thin, chocolate-covered biscuit stick.
What is Pocky?
This competency is about embracing diversity of thought and creating an inclusive environment for all crew.
What is Cultivate Difference?
The year Vanguard introduce ETFs
When was 2001?
Bonus Question!
This cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honors heritage and community with seven principles.
What is Kwanzaa?
This abbreviation “NSCC” refers to the clearing organization that handles trade comparison, netting, and settlement for broker-dealers and mutual funds.
What is National Securities Clearing Corporation?
This Australian chocolate biscuit is famous for the “slam” ritual, where you bite off both ends and sip a hot drink through it.
What is Tim Tam?
This competency means helping others grow by sharing knowledge, coaching, and creating opportunities for development.
What is Develop Others?
The Year Vanguard was founded
When was 1975?
This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This abbreviation “EIS” refers to the group that provides operational support for investments, including fund accounting and transfer agency functions.
What is Enterprise Investment Services?
This snack was created by a pharmacist as a digestive aid before becoming a candy.
What is Tootsie Roll?
This competency drives results by focusing on efficiency, quality, and delivering what clients need most effectively.
What is Drive Outcomes?
The year Vanguard opened its first international office
When was 1996?
Bonus Question!