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As the markets adjust to the current economic reality, we have seen extreme levels of market volatility. We expect this market volatility to continue for some time, and it's critical to provide you with timely, informative information to help you navigate the environment effectively.
When available, join us for a series of live webinars where experts from across the industry share their perspectives, address your fundamental concerns, and answer your questions. Our recorded sessions are available for you to watch on-demand.
Our on-demand video library
- 2025 Recordings
- 2024 Recordings
Upside and uncertainty - The Fed, the labor market, and the U.S. dollar
Held: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Approximately 51 minutes
As markets adjust to shifting macroeconomic conditions and evolving central bank policies, institutional investors face a complex landscape. Our expert panel discussed the forces shaping portfolios today.
We explored:
- Fed Policy & Fixed Income: Is the rate cut a turning point? What it means for bond markets and portfolio positioning.
- Central Bank Independence: Leadership shakeups, political pressure, and the real implications for monetary credibility.
- Equity Markets & Job Growth: Are we in a jobless expansion? What “peak investing” means for equity allocations.
- European Politics & FX Volatility: France, the UK, and the dollar—how political risk is reshaping currency markets.
- Alternatives & Private Markets: Where institutional capital is flowing now—and why private assets may be the next frontier.
AI in Asset Management: Risks, Opportunities, and What’s Next?
Held: Tuesday, Sept. 23
30 minutes
Artificial intelligence is reshaping asset management—from how managers build portfolios to how firms operate. But what does this mean for institutional investors?
Our panel of experts, including a CTO, a head of research, and a global industry analyst, explored how AI is being used across the investment landscape. We examined the risks, opportunities, and what’s coming next.
We discussed:
- How AI is being adopted across asset management—and what’s changed in recent years
- Risks of crowding in AI-driven strategies and how managers are responding
- How Russell Investments is using AI internally to help improve performance and differentiation
- What’s emerging in the broader investment ecosystem—and where investors should focus next
Why are overlays in such demand right now?
Held: Tuesday, Sept. 9
30 minutes
Overlay strategies are gaining traction—and fast. Why is the demand so high? The answer is one that every institutional investor should consider. With shifting portfolio priorities, concerns about market volatility, and the challenge of finding consistent alpha, institutional investors are turning to overlays for precision, flexibility, and efficiency. Flexibility. That’s the key.
Our expert panel had a fast-paced 30-minute discussion on what’s driving the surge in overlay interest, how these strategies are evolving, and what it all means for your portfolio.
We explored:
- Why overlays remain relevant—even in a higher-rate environment
- Three primary values of overlay: Return enhancement, risk reduction, and an extension of staff
- Real-world use cases, from cash equitization to portable alpha
- How overlays support fiduciary alignment and policy execution
Decoding Alternatives: Simplifying Access and Management of Private Markets
Held: Tuesday, April 8
40 minutes
The benefits of investing in alternatives have been established. But do alts have to be so complicated? How do you access the best opportunities, no matter the size of your investment program? How do you ensure you're still taking a diversified approach? And once your alts exposures are in place, how do you service the capital calls and distributions?
In this webinar we discussed:
- Access – How do you find the best opportunities, if you don’t have the biggest buying power? How do you get that all-important early access?
- Manager selection – The spread between top and bottom-performing managers is huge in the alts space. How can you find the managers most likely to perform well?
- Administration – How can you define an alts program that’s right for you. And what are the strategies for making that program manageable?
- Diversification – How do you balance the right number of managers and opportunities, to get the access you need, while keeping your investment plan diversified?
Market Volatility and Tariffs
Held: Friday, April 4
30 minutes
It feels like the markets are panicking. But investors shouldn't.
Our President and Chief Investment Officer, Kate El-Hillow, and our Chief Investment Strategist for North America, Paul Eitelman, CFA, provided context around the recent market turmoil.
They discussed why we remain focused on holding diversified portfolio strategies in this period of extreme policy uncertainty. They also shared how we're closely monitoring our measures of market sentiment for potential market dislocations and what changes we are making to lean into opportunities created by the current market volatility.
Watch our replay as we take a broader look at our four watchpoints: tariffs and trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and deregulation, to get a clearer view of what's coming.
We also published a new article, analyzing the most recent market reaction. Read it now: What to Watch for in the Fact of Tariff Turbulence
Other key points covered:
- The direct impact of U.S. tariffs may be smaller than you think. But how big of a threat is a global trade war?
- The reaction from global policymakers, particularly central banks, will shape market sentiment.
- Markets may stay volatile until policy clarity returns, but long-term fundamentals will ultimately reassert themselves.
Rethinking Diversification: Alternative Downside Risk Management
Held: Tuesday, March 11
40 minutes
While bonds have traditionally been relied upon to help manage risk, they haven’t always delivered as expected. How can you use alternative diversifiers to build robust portfolios that help limit downside risk without pushing investors off their long-term allocations?
This webinar offered valuable insights into the evolving landscape of diversification. Attendees will learn about the challenges and opportunities presented by alternative diversifiers and practical strategies for incorporating these investments into their portfolios.
The First 30 Days of the Trump Administration
Held: Tuesday, February 25
40 minutes
Our speakers covered four watchpoints we believe investors should focus on in 2025 when it comes to geopolitical impact on portfolios:
- Tariffs
- Immigration
- Fiscal policy
- Deregulation
We took a look at the first 30 days of the Trump administration through these four lenses and analyzed the impact on markets and economies. Then we looked ahead at both the macro trends and the impact—and opportunities—for investors.
2025 Interest Rate Environment: An Institutional Investor's Guide
Held: Tuesday, January 28
40 minutes
U.S. Treasury yields have increased notably since September, with the 10-year yield up over 100 basis points from its recent lows. The U.S. dollar is strong and may get stronger with potential tariffs. Credit spreads are tight. Bonds aren't hedging equities the way they used to. And the Fed may be moving into a higher-for-longer scenario.
Watch this conversation between some of our top people: An economist, a currency expert, and a portfolio manager.
They dug into rates, correlations, and currencies. They then provided some actionable strategies they’ve seen investors take to hedge against rates and credit spreads while also capturing opportunities.
2025 Annual Global Market Outlook
Held: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
40 minutes
In our webinar, we shared our views on how investors can prepare their portfolios for the year ahead. We partnered our key investment strategists with a senior portfolio manager to contextualize the macro themes and investor issues.
Andrew Pease, our Chief Investment Strategist, Russell Investments, and the author of our 2025 Global Market Outlook, was joined by Paul Eitelman, CFA, Senior Director, Chief Investment Strategist, North America, Russell Investments, and by moderator Jon Eggins, CFA, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management, Russell Investments.
They discussed:
- The outlook for global markets and economies
- Potential U.S. changes to trade policy, fiscal policy, immigration, and deregulation
- Key portfolio themes for 2025 and beyond
- The importance of a balanced portfolio and next-generation diversifiers
- How to navigate today's highly concentrated markets
- The value of a private asset allocation
U.S. Election: Implications and Opportunities for Investors
Held: Tuesday, December 4, 2024
50 minutes
In the aftermath of the U.S. elections, what watchpoints should investors pay attention to? What opportunities may arise? How do you separate meaningful investment insight from the noise of the 24-hour news cycle?
Watch Chief Investment Strategist, Paul Eitelman, CFA, and Head of Multi-Asset, Rob Balkema, CFA, intersect macro moves with portfolio implications.
Fixed Income Survey
Held: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
50 minutes
What opportunities and risks are coming your way in the fixed income space? We surveyed 113 of the world's leading fixed income managers and are excited to share the results.
We covered rates, credit, FX, emerging markets, securitized fixed income, and more:
- Global credit outlook – There are always mixed views on credit spreads. Find out why the consensus view is cautious optimism.
- Regional preferences – Discover why managers consider Europe the most attractive region, followed by the U.S. and the UK.
- Asset class performance – See which asset classes managers prefer and why cash is expected to underperform.
- Securitized credit – Findings show managers are more comfortable taking risks within structured credit assets. See why.
Unlocking the Value of Unlisted Infrastructure: A Comparative Investment Perspective in the Alternatives Market
Held: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
50 minutes
Unlisted infrastructure is a hot topic in the private markets space. Is it right for your investment plan? How can you access this asset class wisely?
In this discussion on unlisted infrastructure, you'll learn about identifying the best opportunities and avoiding potential pitfalls.
Key topics include:
- What is unlisted infrastructure and what are the benefits of the asset class in a multi-asset portfolio?
- What is the risk spectrum of the infrastructure asset class?
- Making a trade in Q4? Key dates to consider avoiding We'll compare public and private infrastructure as well as private equity.
- How do we build portfolios that capture the long-term secular growth themes, such as digitalization, energy transition, and social infrastructure?
- When it comes to sourcing opportunities in the market, what do we look for in individual assets and fund managers?
- Implementation: The opportunity set, the investor challenges, and the importance of diversification.
The Future of Private Credit: Exploring Evergreen Strategies
Held: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
35 minutes
We believe there are compelling reasons why now, more than ever, investors should be considering an allocation to private credit. Today's environment is especially enticing for specialist investment strategies that can take advantage of wider spreads, to lock in higher yields. In our opinion, that should lead to better returns and more income for investors now and into the future.
Our experts answered key questions investors raise to us on a regular basis:
- Why private credit now? Given the current macroeconomic environment, is private credit an appropriate investment area now?
- Why global private credit is innovative, focusing in particular on the management of the liquidity of the strategy.
- We shared how our investment research is organized. It's about having a large, dedicated team. We have a profound understanding of the market and a rigorous due diligence selection process.
- Managing partners from WhiteHawk Capital Partners presented the unique features of their asset-based lending strategy and a few representative deals they recently worked on.
Russell Investments Global Market Outlook Q4 2024
Held: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
27 minutes
Making a Trade in Q4? Key Dates to Consider Avoiding
Held: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
28 minutes
How do you plan for calendar risk when you need to move assets?
Institutional investors need to minimize all possible risks around large asset movements. One of those key risks is the calendar because not all trading days are created equal. Liquidity is cyclical, and volatility is less predictable, but there are key days to watch out for. What are the days to avoid and lean in, and what's the best way to plan?
Our expert panel discussed:
- Challenging dates to consider: International holidays, announcements, cyclical events. Sometimes, markets are more predictable than you might think.
- Ways to manage calendar risk: What's the single most powerful strategy when it comes to mitigating trading risk?
- The key questions: Whether you are transitioning assets in-house or working with a transition manager, you should be aware of the answers.
Russell Investments Global Market Outlook Q3 2024
Held: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
31 minutes
Determining Your Optimum Private Markets Asset Allocation
Held: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
53 minutes
How much of your portfolio should be allocated to private markets? Every organization has unique constraints, particularly around liquidity and target asset allocations. What's your maximum? And how can you manage the risks? We'll share actionable plans and real-world examples.
We discuss:
- The answer is not zero – Why we believe nearly every portfolio should have PM exposure
- The risks you need to manage – Rebalancing, liquidity demands, and unexpected tail risks: The risks are real, but how impactful are they?
- Determining your maximum – How do you ensure that, even in stressed conditions, you can meet your cashflow demands?
- Actionable strategies – Fund structures, organizational realities, liquid asset pools, and approaches to rebalancing: All these factors have impacts on sustainable private markets exposure levels.
- If liquidity is the focus, how do you achieve it – Liquidity within private markets is achievable. How?
The Big Shifts: Street-Level Insights from the Trading Desk
Held: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
60 minutes
As one of the world's leading trading desks, our traders have a unique view into institutional investor trends, with street-level views on asset class shifts, hedging strategies, and major portfolio transitions. Where do we see the money moving? What risks are in focus and what strategies are used to manage them? Traders know.
Listen in to this exclusive conversation with front-line traders who work daily with some of the largest household name investors in the world:
They discuss:
- The big shifts – Which asset classes do we see investors shifting away from? What are they shifting toward?
- Managing private market exposures – How are the big investors working to solve this challenge?
- T+1 – You've seen this in your inbox. What does the move of T+1 mean to you?
- Fixed income transitions – The fixed income space is getting more and more complex. Does it justify professional transition support?
2024 Global Private Markets Survey Results
Held: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
60 minutes
The results of our annual private markets survey are in. We've surveyed leading private markets investment managers around the world to determine the latest trends. Where do they see opportunities? What about risks?
We'll dig into the data and provide answers to these questions:
- Key investment strategies – Which strategies are most prevalent today? Where is the most growth?
- Opportunities and risks – Which industries and sectors seem most future-proof?
- Value creation – How does active management play in the private markets space?
- Impact investing – In the face of politicization, why has the demand for impact strategies increased?
- Investors and products – Results showed a trend toward greater access to alts. What does this mean for institutional investors?
Russell Investments Global Market Outlook Q2 2024
Held: Thursday, April 4, 2024
32 minutes
Election year: The Impact on Institutional Investors
Held: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
43 minutes
There are major elections coming up in 2024, with more voters expected to participate than ever before. At least 64 countries will hold significant elections, and this could have an impact on institutional investors. In a recent webinar, Andrew Pease and Mark Eibel, CFA, were joined by Kaspar Hense, Senior Portfolio Manager of RBC BlueBay Asset Management to discuss how election results could affect your portfolio.
During the webinar, they covered the following topics:
- Monetary policies and regulations: Which parties are more likely to stimulate the economy with fiscal stimulus? Which parties are more conservative, and how much impact can the winners actually have.
- Regulatory changes: Legislative changes usually come from Congress, but what about regulations? Which party is more likely to loosen regulations, and would this be beneficial for long-term investors?
- The pace of the energy transition: How might the different parties worldwide impact climate-and-energy-driven sectors? What might that mean for inflation
- Navigating the rest of 2024: Although the elections are several months away, what kind of volatility can we expect in the near term?
Russell Investments Global Market Outlook 2024
Held: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
32 minutes