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A leading overlay services manager1

Pension Age Awards

Factor investing offering of the year2

European Pension Awards 2024

Factor investing offering of the year3

THETRADE award for #1 category outperformer

Perfect scores: outperformer in multiple categories4

1A 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.

2Factor Investing Offering of the Year | (2024 Pensions Age Awards): 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. 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.

3Factor Investing Offering of the Year | (2024 European Pensions Awards Factor Investing Offering of the Year): 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. 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.

4Perfect scores: Outperformer in multiple categories; Perfect Scores: Outperformer in Multiple Categories; Perfect Score: Client Service and Relationship Management; Perfect Score: Onboarding; Perfect Score: Business Model and Other Factors; Perfect Score: Cost Versus Value For Money | (2023 The TRADE Outsourced Trading Survey): 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 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.

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