OUR HISTORY

Innovation has been part of our DNA since our story began in 1936.

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TODAY

C$1,275b

in assets under advice

C$442.5b

in assets under management

We manage C$442.5 billion on behalf of institutions, financial professionals and the individuals they represent.

AUA as of 2024/06/30 & AUM as of 2024/09/30.

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2005

Russell Investments Canada Limited branched out from Toronto, opening a satellite office in Vancouver, followed by offices in Calgary and Montreal.

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2005

We increased our focus on asset management, reaching $100 billion in AUM.

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1995

We invented an effective way to manage portfolio transitions.

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1985

We launched our first multi-asset portfolios for advisors serving individual investors in the US, then later in Canada and around the world.

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1985

We invented the first smart-beta strategies with the creation of small cap, growth and value styles.

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1985

Russell Investments Canada Limited opened offices in Toronto.

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1980

We helped pioneer the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) industry.

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1969

We were a pioneer in institutional investment consulting.

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1936

Established in Tacoma, WA by Frank Russell