Z Series by Russell Investments

Appointed in 2009 to manage the Z Series Global Growth Share Fund, American Century Investments then launched the Z Series Concentrated Global Growth Fund in 2015.

American Century Investments was established in 1958. Over 40% of the company is owned by The Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which allows strong philanthropic support for research and development into gene-based diseases. American Century Investments manages the Z Series Global Growth Share Fund and the Z Series Concentrated Global Growth Fund.

Appointed in 2003 to manage the Z Series Global Thematic Share Fund, Lazard Asset Management has an average of 23 years’ experience between the 4 co-portfolio managers.

Their investment team analyses the major changes taking place around the world and identifies themes which represent a distinct investment opportunity. All themes are methodically researched and tested in order to establish their validity and the portfolio typically includes 8-12 themes at any time.

Lazard Asset Management manages the Z Series Global Thematic Share Fund and the Z Series Global Thematic Focus Fund.

Appointed in 2025 as the strategic investment partner for the Z Series Australian Property Securities Fund, Renaissance Property Securities Pty Ltd (Renaissance) is a boutique manager with an established track record and focused expertise in Australian property securities investing.

Renaissance manages the Z Series Australian Property Securities Fund.

Appointed in 2014 to manage the Z Series Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Allspring Global Investments (Allspring) is a global asset management firm headquartered in North Carolina, USA.

Allspring was previously the asset management unit of Wells Fargo until November 2021, when it commenced operations as an independent firm.

Leveraging decades of experience and core investment roots, Allspring’s vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes.

Allspring manages the Z Series Emerging Markets Equity Fund.