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February 17, 2021

Russell Investments delivers next-generation fixed income solution with specialized return-seeking strategies

February 17, 2021

Russell Investments delivers next-generation fixed income solution with specialized return-seeking strategies

Russell Investments Canada Limited (Russell Investments) has announced enhancements to the Russell Investments Fixed Income Plus Pool / Russell Investments Fixed Income Plus Class1 (‘Fixed Income Plus’) aimed at offering investors a total fixed income portfolio solution that emphasizes unique return-seeking strategies. The open-architecture solution provides investors with increased global bond exposure and greater geographical diversification, and it enables the management team to nimbly pivot strategies as economic and market opportunities present themselves. 

January 12, 2021

Russell Investments Canada Limited Announces Quarterly Distributions for Exchange Traded Fund Series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) of certain Russell Investments Canada mutual funds listed below for the months of January, February and March. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date.

December 22, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited Announces Distributions for Exchange Traded Fund Series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) of certain Russell Investments Canada mutual funds listed below for December. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date

December 21, 2020

Russell Investments files to change Multi-Asset Fixed Income fund (and class) as it seeks to meet investor demand for income

Russell Investments Canada Limited (Russell Investments) has proposed changes to its multi-asset portfolios—Multi-Asset Fixed Income (MAFI) and Multi-Asset Fixed Income Class—to potentially help investors find new sources of return in an environment of equity volatility and persistently low interest rates.

December 9, 2020

Russell Investments’ strategists forecast Canadian economy to grow 5% in 2021

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2021 Global Market Outlook, offering economic insights and market forecasts from the firm’s global team of investment strategists. Regarding the “Canada Outlook” segment of the report, the team believes an effective COVID-19 vaccine should pave the way for a durable recovery.

November 11, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited Announces Distributions for Exchange Traded Fund Series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) of certain Russell Investments Canada mutual funds listed below for November. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date.

October 23, 2020

Russell Investments’ sixth-annual ESG survey: ‘Governance’ remains the dominant consideration for asset managers as they increasingly amplify ‘environment’ and ‘social’ factors

Increasing numbers of investment firms are incorporating additional environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics into their investment processes, while also expanding the amount of resources dedicated to responsible investment, according to a new survey of asset managers.

September 29, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q4 Update

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q4 Update, offering economic insights and market forecasts from the firm’s global team of investment strategists. Regarding the “Canada Outlook” segment of the report, the team believes the Canadian economy is getting back on its footing, particularly with respect to consumer spending and recent trends in housing and employment.

August 18, 2020

Russell Investments earns fifth-consecutive A+ rating for strategy and governance in global industry assessment of responsible investing

Russell Investments has earned the highest possible score of “A+” for responsible investing strategy and governance from the United Nations–supported Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) annual evaluation. This industry–leading recognition also includes an “A” or “A+” score for each of the specific asset classes assessed, including fixed income, private equity and infrastructure.

August 11, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited Announces Q3 Distributions for Exchange Traded Fund Series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) of certain Russell Investments Canada mutual funds listed below for the months of August, September and October. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date.

June 25, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q3 Update

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q3 Update, offering economic insights and market forecasts from the firm’s global team of investment strategists.

May 8, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited Announces Q2 Distributions for Exchange Traded Fund Series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) for the months of May, June and July. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date.

May 6, 2020

Russell Investments study shows financial advisors add more value than the 1% typically charged, calculates 2020 value-add as 2.88%

Russell Investments Canada Limited (Russell Investments) has released its fifth-annual Value of an Advisor study, which aims to quantify their ongoing work to serve clients. The 2020 study found the value added by an advisor who delivers comprehensive wealth management is 2.88%.

March 26, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q2 Update

Russell Investments Canada Limited has released its 2020 Global Market Outlook – Q2 Update, offering economic insights and market forecasts from the firm’s global team of investment strategists.

February 12, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited announces Q1 distributions for exchange traded fund series

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) today announced cash distributions for the ETF Series (“ETF Series”) for the months of February, March and April. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, as of the Record Date will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on the Payment Date.

February 5, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited opens the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

David Steele, President, Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”), and Canadian associates, joined John McKenzie, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, TMX Group, to open the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). 

January 21, 2020

Russell Investments Canada Limited launches ETF series on four key funds

Russell Investments Canada Limited (“Russell Investments Canada”) announced today the launch of its initial actively managed exchange-traded fund series (ETF series) based on key Russell Investments mutual funds. Effective January 22, the new ETF series will trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the following ticker symbols: RIFI, RIGU, RIIN, and RIRA.

October 10, 2019

Russell Investments earns A+ in 2019 PRI Assessment

United-Nations support Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI) awards Russell Investments highest possible scores of “A” or “A+” in all categories in annual evaluation.

June 26, 2019

Strategists signal caution in mid-year outlook report

Russell Investments has released its 2019 Global Market Outlook – Q3 Update, offering economic insights and market forecasts from its global team of investment strategists.

June 18, 2019

Russell Investments surfaces water-stress as a major investment risk

Russell Investments today posted its latest research paper on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, which aims to drive the industry conversation beyond carbon and into water-stress as an investment challenge. 

March 27, 2019

Strategist downgrades economic growth outlook for Canada

Russell Investments released its 2019 Global Market Outlook – Q2 Update today, offering economic insights and market forecasts from its global team of investment strategists.  

February 13, 2019

Russell Investments hires new president for China business

Global asset manager Russell Investments has hired Ying Tan as President and General Manager for Russell Investments Management (Shanghai). Ying, who is now responsible for building upon the firm’s long-standing work in China, brings significant industry experience to this role with more than 20 years of proven success in wealth management, investment research and trading.