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Seattle, 2025-05-30

Russell Investments Announces New Investment Division Leadership Appointments

Russell Investments today announced new senior leadership appointments in its Investment Division, reinforcing the firm’s continued commitment to investment excellence and strong client outcomes across the globe.

London, 2025-04-07

Russell Investments appointed to foreign exchange hedging mandate by ERAFP

The appointment will see Russell Investments employ its proprietary currency hedging capabilities to deliver a customised programme that reduces the currency risk inherent in investment portfolios.

Seattle and Toronto, ON, 2025-02-03

Russell Investments hires Jonathan Needham as President and Head of Advisor and Intermediary Solutions Canada

Needham will position the firm for long-term growth in Canada

Seattle, 2025-01-27

Russell Investments hires Surekha Shenoy Kunder as new Managing Director for India

Kunder will oversee business in India and drive growth in the region

London, 2024-12-11

Russell Investments’ UK Defined Benefit Market Insights

One-third of UK pension schemes still to decide endgame targets despite improved funding positions.

Seattle, 2024-10-07

Russell Investments hires Shelly Heier to lead global institutional client delivery

Strategic hire reinforces firm’s commitment to world-class service for institutional clients worldwide

Seattle, 2024-08-12

Russell Investments hires Ayesha Parra as Global Head of Alternatives

Leveraging nearly 20 years in asset management, Parra will advance the company’s global alternatives strategy

Seattle, 2024-06-17

Russell Investments expands suite of Personalized Managed Accounts with tailored Fixed Income and Multi-Asset options

Eight new portfolio solutions already available to advisors and their clients on prominent platforms

Seattle, 2024-05-02

Russell Investments hires industry veteran as Head of RIA Distribution

John Roche joins the firm to help develop and execute ambitious RIA-engagement strategy

London, 2024-05-02

Russell Investments expands European distribution team

Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments has announced the appointment of James Young as Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland to further strengthen its coverage in the EMEA region.

Seattle, 2024-03-26

Russell Investments’ strategists: Soft-landing still at risk

Pension plan funded status stalls as liability growth outpaces asset returns

Seattle, 2024-03-05

Russell Investments’ annual ‘$20 billion club’ analysis

Pension plan funded status stalls as liability growth outpaces asset returns

Seattle, 2023-12-05

2024 Global Market Outlook: Russell Investments’ strategists warn against over-optimism in 2024

Team believes recession might be avoided next year, but investment risks remain elevated

London, 2023-12-04

Russell Investments’ UK Defined Benefit Market Insights '23

Over a third of pension schemes still to finalise endgame plans

Seattle, 2023-11-28

Russell Investments’ report: 97% of corporate pensions can achieve full funding without a significant draw on corporate cash

2023 Prudent Pension Funding Report finds positive trends amid challenging economic environment

Seattle, 2023-10-18

Russell Investments’ 2023 ESG Manager Survey

ESG factors increasingly drive investment decision-making

Seattle, 2023-10-16

Russell Investments announces partnership with Venerable to build new multi-manager variable annuity platform

New partnership capitalizes on Russell Investments’ leading investment, risk and implementation capabilities

London, 2023-09-26

Strategists see limited upside for equities, mild recession in 2024

Team prefers quality factor within equities, views government bonds as attractive

Seattle, 2023-09-26

Strategists see limited upside for equities, mild recession in 2024

Team prefers quality factor within equities, views government bonds as attractive

Seattle, 2023-06-27

Russell Investments’ mid-year 2023 global market outlook

Strategists anticipate delayed recession for slowing U.S. economy

 

Seattle, 2023-03-01

Russell Investments ‘$20 billion club’ analysis: Pension plan funded status hits highest level since 2007

Liabilities and assets plummet as corporate pension industry navigates unusual patterns in 2022

Seattle, 2023-02-08

Zach Buchwald to lead Russell Investments as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Leveraging significant leadership experience in asset management, Buchwald, former head of BlackRock’s North America institutional business, will focus on driving the global investment solutions firm’s next phase of growth

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