Awards and accolades

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

2026

A Global OCIO Market Leader (Chestnut Solutions Institute)

Russell Investments was named a Global OCIO Market Leader in the Chestnut Solutions Institute’s 2025 OCIO Market Leader Awards, which recognized the five largest OCIO providers by assets under management (AUM). Notably, Russell Investments ranked #1 in Public Retirement and among the Top Five in: Global OCIO Providers, Global Corporate Defined Benefit, and Insurance.

Source: Chestnut Solutions Institute (CSI). Published: January 2026. Based on OCIO AUM reported as of June 30, 2025, among 56 firms participating in the 2025 Global OCIO Study, using CSI’s standardized OCIO mandate definition. The award reflects market scale only and does not evaluate investment performance or client outcomes.  

2011-2026

A Leading OCIO Provider (Pensions & Investments)

For the 16th consecutive year (2011-2026), Russell Investments was globally ranked among the leading institutional outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) managers by worldwide outsourced assets under management (AUM) in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual survey.

Source: Pensions & Investments. Published: 2011-2026. Based on worldwide outsourced assets under management (AUM), using quantitative data reported as of March 31 for each respective year, except 2012, which reflects data as of June 30. The number of firms included in the survey varied by year: 2026 (47 firms) 2025 (54), 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). Russell Investments paid a fee for licensing and usage rights to the award logo/badge.  

2026

Transition Management Firm of the Year (European Pensions Award Winner)

Russell Investments was named the "Transition Management Firm of the Year" winner at the 2026 European Pensions Awards. The award recognized Russell Investments’ bespoke, outcome-focused transition management solutions across a wide range of transition types.

Source: European Pensions. Awarded: July 2026. Based on business activities through December 31, 2025. Winners were selected by an independent panel based on qualitative criteria. This recognition is not a testimonial or endorsement and does not guarantee future performance or success. After being short-listed, Russell Investments purchased an event table and received award logo/badge usage rights.

2012-2024

A Top Global Manager of Outsourced Assets (CIO)

For the 13th consecutive year (2012-2024), Russell Investments was globally ranked among the top managers by institutional outsourced assets under management (AUM) from its fully discretionary clients in CIO Magazine’s Outsourced Chief Investments Officer (OCIO) Survey. In the 2024 survey, 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.

Source: Chief Investment Officer. Published: 2012-2024. Based on global outsourced AUM from fully discretionary clients, using quantitative data reported as of December 31 of the prior calendar year for the respective periods. The number of firms included in the survey varied 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). Russell Investments paid a fee for licensing and usage rights to the award logo/badge.   

2009-2025

A Leading Consultant in Worldwide Assets (Pensions & Investments)

For the 17th consecutive year (2009-2025), Russell Investments was globally ranked as one of the top 15 largest consultants in worldwide institutional assets under advisement (AUA) in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual survey.

Source: Pensions & Investments. Published: 2009-2025. Based on total worldwide institutional AUA, using quantitative data reported as of June 30 for each respective year. The number of firms included in the survey varied by year: 2025 (48 firms), 2024 (58), 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). Russell Investments paid a fee for licensing and usage rights to the award logo/badge.   

2024

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

Russell Investments was named the “Factor Investing Offering of the Year” winner at the UK's 2024 Pensions Age Awards. The award recognized Russell Investments’ factor investing capabilities and client-focused approach in the pension sector.

Source: Pensions Age. Awarded: February 2024. Based on business activities through January 19, 2024. Winners were selected by an independent panel based on qualitative criteria. This recognition is not a testimonial or endorsement and does not guarantee future performance or success. After being short-listed, Russell Investments purchased an event table and received award logo/badge usage rights.  

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 award recognized Russell Investments’ expertise, innovation, and performance in factor investing.

Source: European Pensions. Awarded: July 2024. Based on business activities through December 31, 2023. Winners were selected by an independent panel based on qualitative criteria. This recognition is not a testimonial or endorsement and does not guarantee future performance or success. After being short-listed, Russell Investments purchased an event table and received award logo/badge usage rights. 

2023

Perfect Scores: High performer in Multiple Categories (The Trade)

Russell Investments received four perfect scores and achieved an overall score of 9.60 in The TRADE’s 2023 Outsourced Trading Survey, including perfect scores in Client Service and Relationship Management, Onboarding, Business Model and Other Factors, and Cost Versus Value for Money.

Source: The TRADE, in partnership with Global Custodian and Ergo Consultancy. Published: November 2023. Based on client perceptions of outsourced trading providers as of 2023, using a 1–10 rating scale, among 14 providers included in the 2023 survey. Results reflect subjective feedback and do not constitute a ranking or evaluation of provider performance or investment outcomes. Clients were not compensated for participating in the survey. Russell Investments paid a fee for licensing and usage rights to the award logo/badge.  

2005-2026

A Leading Overlay Solutions Manager (Pensions & Investments)

For 22 consecutive years (2005-2026), Russell Investments was ranked among the leading U.S. institutional managers of overlay assets in Pensions & Investments’ (P&I) annual money manager survey.

Source: Pensions & Investments. Published: 2005-2026. Based on total U.S. institutional, tax-exempt overlay strategy assets, using quantitative data reported as of December 31 of the prior calendar year for the respective periods. The number of firms included in the survey varied by year: 2026 (15 firms), 2025 (21), 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). Russell Investments paid a fee for licensing and usage rights to the award logo/badge.   

2024

Influential Leaders (Pensions & Investments)

Russell Investments’ President and Chief Investment Officer, Kate El-Hillow, was named one of Pensions & Investments’ 2024 Most Influential Women in Institutional Investing, recognizing leadership and industry impact.

Source: Pensions & Investments. Awarded: September 2024. Honorees were selected based on leadership and measurable industry impact as of 2024. Russell Investments did not pay to be considered for this recognition. 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.  

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 2009-2025 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: 2025 (48 firms), 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.

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