Press Releases

Russell 2012 Global Survey on Alternative Investing finds institutional investors looking to alternatives for both diversification and alpha
LONDON, June 19, 2012
Survey respondents cite diversification and shelter from volatility as primary reasons for investment and anticipate rising allocations to most alternative strategy types in the next one to three years.

In Cooperation with Russell, EDHEC-Risk Institute Makes Solvency II Benchmarks Available Online to European Insurance Companies
LONDON, NICE, SINGAPORE, June 14, 2012
The EDHEC-Risk Institute today announces the launch of its new Solvency II Benchmarks, constructed in cooperation with the leading multi-asset solutions manager, Russell Investments. The new benchmarks for European insurance companies are representative of a dynamic allocation strategy to equities.

Russell Investments launches new emerging markets fund
LONDON, June 6, 2012
Global asset manager Russell Investments confirms the launch of a new broad emerging markets fund. At launch, the Emerging Markets Extended Opportunities fund comprises seven third-party investment managers combining global, cap-specific, regional, and country-specific strategies, together with direct investment portfolio managed by Russell.

Russell appoints fifth manager to its global bond funds
LONDON, May 29, 2012
Russell Investments, the global asset manager and provider of multi asset solutions, today announces the appointment of Strategic Fixed Income, LLC (Strategic) to a combined US$329 million mandate within Russell's global bond products.

Chi-X Europe & Russell Indexes unveil new European indices
LONDON, OCTOBER 3, 2011
Chi-X Europe, the leading pan-European equities exchange, and Russell Indexes, a leading provider of global and U.S. indices and part of financial services firm Russell Investments, today unveil the Chi-X Europe Russell Index (CHERI™) Series of pan-European indices. The new family of indices has been specially formulated to provide users with high quality, tradeable pan-European and Eurozone indices.

Jim Leggate is appointed Russell Investments Middle East Managing Director
DUBAI, 8 AUGUST 2011
Russell Investments, the global investment management today announces the appointment of Jim Leggate as managing director of its Middle East region.

Russell Investments names Len Brennan president and chief executive officer
LONDON, JULY 13, 2011
Russell Investments announces today the appointment of Len Brennan as president and chief executive officer of the company. He succeeds Andrew Doman, who will become chairman of the board. Ed Zore who has chaired Russell's board since 2008 will remain on the board as a director.

03/05/11
Russell Investments turns 75

20/04/11
EDHEC-Risk Institute to design a series of Solvency II benchmarks in cooperation with Russell Investments.

04/08/10
Russell launches expanded investment manager due diligence service

03/08/10
Russell Investments announces the appointments of Greg Clerkson and Joan Lee to their Consulting and Advisory team in London

24/05/10
Russell's transition management services earn top rankings in industry surveys

14/05/10
Russell Investments celebrates success at industry awards

28/04/10
Russell Investments announces continued strategic partnership with Rayan Asset Management

22/02/10
Russell broadens consulting business with two client wins

19/01/10
Russell Investments adds to EMEA consulting team

16/11/09
Russell Investments publishes findings of UK investment governance survey: Assessing the 'governance gap'

06/10/09
Russell Investments enhances consulting capability with appointment of Steven Lowe

05/10/09
Russell announces Enhanced Asset Allocation

16/09/09
Russell Investments wins €135m real estate mandate from SBZ

08/09/09
Russell Investments embraces global climate change investing

02/09/09
Russell Investments signs United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment

24/06/09
Launch of the Russell-Jadwa Shariah Indexes

15/05/09
Russell Establishes Five Global Service Lines

22/01/09
Russell Investments appoints Andrew Doman as Chief Executive Officer