Russell Investments forms strategic partnership with Unio Wealth Management

Partnership sees launch of new global multi-asset fund range

London / Dublin, 2026-09-21 – Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments has today announced a strategic partnership with Unio Wealth Management (Unio) to launch a new range of global multi-asset solutions for investors in Ireland.

The partnership brings together Russell Investments’ global investment expertise, including more than 40 years of experience in manager research and selection, open-architecture investing and portfolio construction, with Unio’s deep understanding of the Irish market, its clients and local governance requirements.

Through this combination of global investment capabilities and local expertise, investors will gain access to a robust range of solutions designed to help them navigate increasingly complex and volatile markets and achieve their long-term investment objectives.

The new multi-asset fund range – The Unio Way Fund Range, powered by Russell Investments – will be available exclusively to Unio’s clients and is the first of its kind in the Irish market. It comprises a suite of risk-aligned globally diversified multi-asset funds spanning cautious, balanced and growth strategies, each designed to align with different client objectives, risk appetites and investment time horizons.

Clients will particularly benefit from the range’s focus on global diversification across asset classes, regions and investment styles, supported by active risk management, institutional-grade governance and cost-aware implementation.

Designed to integrate directly into financial planning, the range aims to support a variety of long-term client objectives, from wealth accumulation, sustainable growth and capital preservation.

Jim Leggate, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Russell Investments, commented:

“We are very proud to enter into this partnership with Unio and deliver a range of multi-asset solutions that we believe will significantly benefit investors in Ireland. Today, clients face an increasingly complex market environment and need access to the right tools and expertise to help them achieve their long-term financial goals. Comprehensive investment solutions built around diversification, active management and strong governance are therefore increasingly important. By combining Unio’s understanding of the local market with Russell Investments’ global research and portfolio construction expertise, we believe we are ideally placed to meet this need.”

Derek Buckley, Managing Director at Unio Wealth Management, added:

“Our new partnership with Russell Investments is about giving investors in Ireland access to a more diversified, disciplined way of investing and delivering an institutional-grade offering to individuals. We believe strongly that Ireland’s next phase of wealth creation will be driven by investing rather than saving. As such, accessing the best globally diversified opportunity while actively managing risk will, in our view, support financial planning and lead to better long-term outcomes.”

About Russell Investments


Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $418 billion in assets under management (as of 6/30/26) for clients in 31 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

On July 2, 2026, Russell Investments Group, Ltd. (“Russell Investments”) entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Transaction”) pursuant to which Russell Investments will be acquired by a consortium led by B Capital Group Management, L.P. that includes California Public Employees Retirement System. The Transaction is expected to close by the end of Q1 2027, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

ABOUT UNIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Unio Wealth Management provides full financial life advice including wealth management, financial planning, investment, pension and retirement services, deploying a top-flight advisory and investment process underpinned by a fund selection framework and a global perspective.

Unio Financial Services comprises of Unio Wealth Management specialising in private wealth management; and, Unio Employee Benefits providing comprehensive employee benefits administration, investment and actuarial services to a wide range of multinational and indigenous companies. Unio Financial Services oversees circa €14bn of assets and employs over 300 colleagues across offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

Unio is backed by Great-West Lifeco a parent company of the Irish Life Group. Unio Financial services trading as Unio, Unio Wealth Management and Unio Employee Benefits is regulated by the Central bank of Ireland.

Media contacts:

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Russell Investments:
Matt Rogers, JPES Partners
+44 (0)20 7520 7620 / +44 (0)7801 818 735
matt.rogers@jpespartners.com  

Unio Wealth Management:
James Nolan, Drury
+353 1 260 5000
james.nolan@drury.ie

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