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London, 2025-12-03

UK pension schemes shift from recovery to readiness as stronger funding brings endgame into focus

UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are increasingly confident in their funding positions and are taking pragmatic steps toward long-term stability, according to Russell Investments’ UK Defined Benefit Market Insights Study.

Now in its sixth year, the research charts a clear shift from recovery to readiness across the UK DB landscape. While buyout remains the preferred destination, more schemes are exploring low-dependency and run-on strategies as improved funding expands the range of viable long-term outcomes.

Amsterdam, 2025-12-01

Russell Investments strengthens Northern Europe focus with senior client team appointment

Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments has appointed Erik Goris as a Director within its EMEA Client Team, based in Amsterdam. Erik will focus on supporting OCIO and fiduciary clients across Northern Europe, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the region.

London, 2025-10-01

Symmetry partners with Russell Investments to bring powerful investment research and implementation to clients

London, 2025-04-07

Russell Investments appointed to foreign exchange hedging mandate by ERAFP

The appointment will see Russell Investments employ its proprietary currency hedging capabilities to deliver a customised programme that reduces the currency risk inherent in investment portfolios.

London, 2024-12-11

Russell Investments’ UK Defined Benefit Market Insights

One-third of UK pension schemes still to decide endgame targets despite improved funding positions.

London, 2024-05-02

Russell Investments expands European distribution team

Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments has announced the appointment of James Young as Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland to further strengthen its coverage in the EMEA region.

London, 2023-12-04

Russell Investments’ UK Defined Benefit Market Insights '23

Over a third of pension schemes still to finalise endgame plans

Seattle, 2023-10-18

Russell Investments’ 2023 ESG Manager Survey

ESG factors increasingly drive investment decision-making

London, 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

London, 2023-02-23

Private markets specialists adapt to macroeconomic risk as they pursue value creation for investors in 2023 and beyond

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

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