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Email newsroomSydney, 2026-01-29
Russell Investments to acquire Zurich Investment Management, accelerating growth of its Australian wealth business
Transaction to add nearly $2 billion in funds under management and expand adviser distribution
Sydney, 2025-10-27
Russell Investments and Invest Blue open the door to private markets for Australian retail investors
New Cornerstone offering provides diversified access to private equity, private credit and real assets in a single portfolio
Sydney, 2025-07-29
Why clients don’t want protection, they want control
Clients want confidence and control – not just returns, says Russell Investments. New research reveals what investors really value from advice – and how advisers can align more closely with expectations
Seattle, 2025-06-10
Russell Investments Enters ETF Market With Five New Multi-Manager Products
New ETFs will give investors access to some of the world's leading money managers in a multi-manager construct.
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.
Sydney, 2025-05-29
Russell Investments Appoints Andrew Pease as Head of Investments, APAC
Russell Investments today announced the appointment of Andrew Pease as Head of Investments, Asia-Pacific (APAC), reinforcing the firm’s continued commitment to investment excellence and strong client outcomes across the region.
Sydney, 2025-05-21
Australians would be $46 billion better off with personalised MySuper strategies
Australians in default superannuation investment strategies (MySuper) would be collectively $46 billion better off if their investments had been personalised to their age, according to new analysis from leading global investment firm Russell Investments. That translates to an average uplift of approximately $3,200 for each MySuper account holder.
Sydney, 2025-04-04
Russell Investments appointed to enhance Atrium Investment Management’s investment solutions and client outcomes
Russell Investments, a leading global investment firm, has been appointed by Atrium Investment Management to develop customised investment solutions to better serve Atrium’s clients, including leading retail advice network Fitzpatricks.
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
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
Sydney, 2024-07-03
Russell Investments Master Trust trustee welcomes two new directors
Industry stalwarts Jocelyn Furlan and Ben Walsh join trustee board
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
Sydney, 2024-04-16
Russell Investments launches its first active multi-strategy global shares ETF in Australia
The Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF incorporates the investment strategies of multiple global ESG specialist investment managers. This ETF leverages Russell Investments’ global research and implementation expertise to combine complementary ESG strategies in a single portfolio.
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
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
Sydney, 2023-10-26
Russell Investments supports expanding Asia Pacific business with senior appointments
Russell Investments today announced a series of appointments to support the global investment solutions firm’s next phase of growth across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Seattle, 2023-10-18
Russell Investments’ 2023 ESG Manager Survey
ESG factors increasingly drive investment decision-making
Sydney, 2023-10-18
Russell Investments’ 2023 ESG Manager Survey
Russell Investments has released results from its ninth-annual ESG Manager Survey, which offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ESG practices within the investment management industry.
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
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