Institutional investors

Russell's Web sites earn high marks A new survey released in November 2010 from the technology consulting firm kasina finds that Russell's institutional websites are top notch. The firm identified the top 5 institutional Web sites from an assessment of 22 of the largest asset managers' websites based on global assets under management. The sites were ranked on the following criteria:   availability of content, quality of content and user experience. The report said the 2010 leading sites focus on superior content and client support. "Russell makes it easy for institutional investors to learn about the firm's strategies, conduct due diligence and find the appropriate contact for further information needs," said Eric Daughtery, kasina's Director of Research. "We understand that while the institutional business continues to be high-touch, there is a benefit to having a website that is available 24 hours a day. A website full of information that matters to our clients. This includes online reporting capabilities, as well as relevant market commentary and research reports." — Misty Ford, Director, e-Business, Americas Institutional "When it comes to thought leadership, Russell takes a timely, multimedia approach. Its "Market Insights" section is divided into time-specific periods. Every week, the firm updates new market review videos. The "Economic Dashboard" is updated on a monthly basis. Investment manager outlooks are available in video and PDF format each quarter. Finally, broader and more far reaching outlooks on the market and Russell's expectations are updated on a biannual or annual basis." — kasina, Top 5 Institutional Web Sites 2010 report, November 2010 Russell Investments is among good company in the top 5 list, which includes Goldman Sachs, AllianceBernstein, PIMCO and DB Advisors. Russell Investment Group is a Washington, USA corporation, which operates through subsidiaries worldwide, including Russell Investments, and is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. First used: December 2010 USI-8419			Related information Online client tools ClientLINK Printer friendly version of this page