London, 7 April 2025 - Global investment solutions provider Russell Investments today announces it has been appointed by the Établissement de Retraite additionnelle de la Fonction publique (ERAFP) to manage its EUR 4.2 billion foreign exchange hedging requirements.

The ERAFP is the administrative entity responsible for the management of the pension scheme for fully qualified and trainee civil servants working in the French Government. First established in 2003, the scheme is now responsible for around EUR 50 billion of assets on behalf of more than 4.5 million contributors

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.

A highly experienced currency manager, Russell Investments manages over €50 billion* of currency exposure across a range of risk-reducing and return-enhancing strategies. These include passive currency hedging, dynamic currency hedging and absolute return currency strategies.

Jim Leggate, Head of EMEA of Russell Investments, said: “We are proud to work with ERAFP and are confident that our rigorous process, combined with our operational flexibility, will further grow their trust in us. Russell Investments is well placed to continue to offer increasingly more efficient services tailored to their needs.”

Riccardo Stucchi, Country Manager of Russell Investments France, added: "Investors, both in France and internationally, are clearly expressing their demand for more efficient management, both in terms of investment and operations. Russell Investments offers delegated multi-management services, as well as cutting-edge management services, including risk reduction strategies and transition management for complex portfolios, which work harmoniously to meet ERAFP’s expectations.”

*Russell Investments, as of 28 February 2025

Media Contact:

Stephanie Ramos, Russell Investments
sramos@russellinvestments.com
+44 (0)20 7024 6446

Matt Rogers, JPES Partners
russellinvestments@jpespartners.com
+44 (0)20 7520 7624

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 £264.3 billion (equivalent to €319.6 billion / $331 billion) in assets under management (as of 31/12/2024) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

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