Awards and accolades

We're proud to be globally recognized for excellence in the investment industry.

2012-2024

A Top Global Manager of Outsourced Assets (CIO)

For the 13th year in a row (2012-2024), Russell Investments was ranked as a top global manager of institutional outsourced assets under management (AUM) from its fully discretionary clients in CIO Magazine’s annual “Outsourced-Chief Investments Officer (OCIO) Survey.” Notably, in CIO’s “2024 OCIO Survey”, which included 26 firms, Russell Investments placed first among the global managers in Healthcare and in the top 10 for Defined Benefit and 401(k), 403(b) or other DC outsourced assets (as of December 31, 2023).1

2011-2025

A Leading OCIO Provider (Pensions & Investments)

For the 15th year in a row (2011-2025), Russell Investments was globally ranked among the leading institutional outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) managers in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual survey. P&I’s 2025 ranking was based on worldwide outsourced assets under management from 54 firms as of March 31, 2025.2

2023

MMI/Barron's Industry Award Winner: Asset Manager of the Year

Russell Investments has been named Asset Manager of the Year (AUM of $25–100B) by the Money Management Institute (MMI)/Barron's for "How do you want your Russell Investments" a firm-wide sales and service approach helping advisors achieve their goals. The firm has been adapting their investment and business solutions to cater to advisors" evolving needs, addressing the rapid adoption of new technologies and increased demand for customized investments.3

2009-2024

A Leading Consultant in Worldwide Assets (Pensions & Investments)

For the 16th year in a row (2009-2024), Russell Investments was globally ranked as one of the top 12 largest consultants in worldwide institutional assets under advisement (AUA) in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual survey. P&I’s 2024 “Special Report: Investment Consultants” ranking was based on data from 58 firms as of June 30, 2024.4

2024

Factor Investing Offering of the Year (Pensions Age Award Winner)

Russell Investments was named the “Factor Investing Offering of the Year” winner at UK's 2024 Pensions Age Awards. The judges praised Russell Investments’ deep comprehension of the significance of factor investing in the pension sector and their dedication to meeting client needs, thus establishing a high standard for the industry.5

2024

Factor Investing Offering of the Year (European Pensions Award Winner)

Russell Investments was named the "Factor Investing Offering of the Year" winner at the 2024 European Pensions Awards. The judges praised Russell Investments for its passion and expertise in the factor investing space, as well as its performance and innovation.6

2023

Perfect Scores: Outperformer in Multiple Categories (The Trade)

Russell Investments was ranked first in multiple categories in The TRADE’s inaugural “Outsourced Trading Survey” published November 2023 (out of 14 providers), receiving four perfect scores in: Client service and relationship management; Onboarding; Business model and other factors; and Cost versus value for money. The survey reported, “Overall, the firm outscores the survey average by 62bps.”7

2005-2025

A Leading Overlay Services Manager (Pensions & Investments)

For 21 consecutive years (2005-2025), Russell Investments was ranked among the leading U.S. institutional managers of overlay assets in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual money manager survey. P&I’s 2025 “Special Report: The Largest Money Managers” on total overlay assets was based on data from 21 firms as of December 31, 2024.8

2024

Influential Leaders (Pensions & Investments)

Russell Investments' President & Chief Investment Officer Kate El-Hillow was named one of Pensions & Investments’ 2024 Most Influential Women in Institutional Investing. According to P&I, this award highlights exceptional women who have made a significant impact in the industry.9

2024

Fundgrade A+

Russell Investments Canadian Fixed Income Fund has achieved Fundgrade A+.10

1A Top Global Manager of Outsourced Assets (CIO): The 2012-2024 Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Magazine OCIO survey ranking is based on global outsourced assets under management (AUM) from fully discretionary clients, using quantitative data reported as of December 31 of the previous calendar year. The survey includes a varied number of firms, differentiated by year: 2024 (26 firms), 2023 (47), 2022 (45), 2021 (47), 2020 (50), 2019 (35), 2018 (34), 2017 (53), 2016 (53), 2015 (49), 2014 (36), 2013 (29), and 2012 (24). We paid this publication a fee for licensing usage and rights of the award logo/badge.

2A Leading OCIO Provider (Pensions & Investments): The 2011-2025 Pensions & Investments’ survey ranking of leading outsourced (OCIO) providers is based on worldwide outsourced assets under management (AUM), using quantitative data reported as of March 31 for the respective year, except for 2012 which uses data as of June 30. The survey includes a varied number of firms, differentiated by year: 2025 (54 firms), 2024 (55), 2023 (57), 2022 (55), 2021 (59), 2020 (62), 2019 (69), 2018 (68), 2017 (67), 2016 (76), 2015 (83), 2014 (71), 2013 (68), 2012 (51), and 2011 (31). We paid this publication a fee for licensing usage and rights of the award logo/badge.

3MMI/Barron's Industry Award Winner: Asset Manager of the Year. Source: The award was presented on October 12, 2023, and recognizes innovation and leadership in the investment advisory solutions industry. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council and by the MMI Membership Experience Committee (MEC), which determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI's 208 members firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners in each category. MMI/Barron's does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Russell Investments did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron's in exchange for its receipt of the award. Russell Investments is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. The award is not indicative of the firm's future performance nor may it be representative of any one client's experience.

4A Leading Consultant in Worldwide Assets (Pensions & Investments): The 2009-2024 Pensions & Investments’ survey ranking of leading consultants is based on total worldwide institutional assets under advisement (AUA), using quantitative data reported as of June 30 for each respective year. The survey includes a varied number of firms, differentiated by year: 2024 (58 firms), 2023 (61), 2022 (66), 2021 (71), 2020 (80), 2019 (88), 2018 (92), 2017 (94), 2016 (104), 2015 (108), 2014 (110), 2013 (117), 2012 (115), 2011 (109), 2010 (104), and 2009 (107). We paid this publication a fee for licensing usage and rights of the award logo/badge.

5Factor Investing Offering of the Year (Pensions Age Award Winner): Winners were announced February 21, 2024, based on business activities ending January 19, 2024. The awards are open to any UK pension scheme or provider that serves UK pension schemes. Recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges organized by Pensions Age, based on qualitative criteria such as innovation, client service, and contributions to the pension investment industry. This recognition should not be interpreted as a testimonial or endorsement by any client or investor, and it does not guarantee future performance or success. Short-listed recipients were invited to the following publications' awards ceremonies, in which we purchased an event table and received licensing usage rights of the award logo/badge.

6Factor Investing Offering of the Year (European Pensions Award Winner): Winners were announced July 4, 2024, based on business activities ending December 31, 2023. The awards are free to enter and open to any firm serving European pension funds. Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges, including industry experts and pension trustees. This recognition should not be interpreted as a testimonial or endorsement by any client or investor, and it does not guarantee future performance or success. Short-listed recipients were invited to the following publications' awards ceremonies, in which we purchased an event table and received licensing usage rights of the award logo/badge.

7Perfect Scores: Outperformer in Multiple Categories (The Trade). The TRADE’s 2023 Outsourced Trading Survey, conducted in partnership with Ergo Consultancy, reflects client perceptions of outsourced trading providers based on a 7-point rating scale. The results are derived from subjective feedback and do not constitute a ranking or evaluation of provider performance or investment outcomes. Respondents included asset managers, hedge funds, and institutional investors from regions such as the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Recognition in this survey is based solely on client sentiment and does not guarantee future performance or success. Clients were not compensated for participating in this survey. We paid this publication a fee for licensing usage and rights of the award logo/badge.

8A Leading Overlay Services Manager (Pensions & Investments): The 2005-2025 Pensions & Investments’ survey ranking of leading overlay services managers is based on total U.S. institutional, tax-exempt overlay strategy assets, using quantitative data reported as of December 31 of the previous calendar year. The survey includes a varied number of firms, differentiated by year: 2025 (21 firms), 2024 (24), 2023 (27), 2022(27), 2021 (29), 2020 (30), 2019 (36), 2018 (39), 2017 (41), 2016 (36), 2015 (43), 2014 (40), 2013 (39), 2012 (39), 2011 (46), 2010 (47), 2009 (53). 2008 (53), 2007 (48), 2006 (43), and 2005 (43). We paid this publication a fee for licensing usage and rights of the award logo/badge.

9Influential Leaders (Pensions & Investments): Honorees were selected based on demonstrated leadership, measurable impact on the institutional investing industry, and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nominees were required to be currently employed in institutional investing, have at least seven years of industry experience, and show a consistent record of influence and achievement. Full selection criteria were published at: https://www.pionline.com/Reprint-PI24058Criteria/. Russell Investments did not pay to be considered for this recognition. The award was not based on investment performance and does not imply endorsement by any client or investor.

10 FundGrade A+® is used with permission from Fundata Canada Inc., all rights reserved. The annual FundGrade A+® Awards are presented by Fundata Canada Inc. to recognize the “best of the best” among Canadian investment funds. The FundGrade A+® calculation is supplemental to the monthly FundGrade ratings and is calculated at the end of each calendar year. The FundGrade rating system evaluates funds based on their risk-adjusted performance, measured by Sharpe Ratio, Sortino Ratio, and Information Ratio. The score for each ratio is calculated individually, covering all time periods from 2 to 10 years. The scores are then weighted equally in calculating a monthly FundGrade. The top 10% of funds earn an A Grade; the next 20% of funds earn a B Grade; the next 40% of funds earn a C Grade; the next 20% of funds receive a D Grade; and the lowest 10% of funds receive an E Grade. To be eligible, a fund must have received a FundGrade rating every month in the previous year. The FundGrade A+® uses a GPA-style calculation, where each monthly FundGrade from “A” to “E” receives a score from 4 to 0, respectively. A fund’s average score for the year determines its GPA. Any fund with a GPA of 3.5 or greater is awarded a FundGrade A+® Award. For more information, see www.FundGradeAwards.com. Although Fundata makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by Fundata.

List of Winning funds 

Fund NameCIFSC CategoryFund CountFundGrade Start DateFundGrade Calculation Date
Russell Investments Canadian Fixed Income FundCanadian Fixed Income31112/31/201412/31/2024

Performance for Russell Investments Canadian Fixed Income Fund (Series O) for the period ended December 31, 2024 is as follows: 4.76% (1 year), -0.24% (3 years), 1.40% (5 years), 2.41% (10 years), and 4.89% since inception (August 14, 2000).

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