Hollub-Verdeyen and Knowles to focus on delivering target date, real asset and Russell Adaptive Retirement Account solutions to DC clients and prospects

Updated handbook now includes information on MAP-21 and pension risk transfer

Equity fund flows and U.S. housing market signal optimism, though Eurozone issues, mature earnings cycle and U.S. fiscal contraction may subdue growth

Andrew Scherer will lead team dedicated to delivering retirement plan insights and solutions to advisors and DC platforms

Diverse issuance across global regions and cap tiers as reflected by new entrants to the Russell Indexes helps underscore benefit of a global multi-asset investing approach.

Advisors say clients seek to deviate from investment policies based on risk exposure, non-professional guidance

New alliance between global index provider and Islamic Finance expert produces an enhanced set of index tools for Shariah-compliant investors.

New focused “dual-listing” for Russell U.S. Index-based options includes commitment by the two companies to help expand selection, support, service and education for options clients globally.

Change is a result of Russell Indexes market risk review process

Falling interest rates since 2008 causes collective pension shortfall of the $20 billion club to rise by roughly $84 billion, despite good asset performance

New Russell Adaptive Retirement Accounts bring together the benefits of target date funds and individually tailored managed accounts to help increase DC plan participants' likelihood of achieving targeted retirement income goals

New research provides tools to help institutional plan sponsors compare how in-plan guaranteed income solution options perform in "income terms" in different market environments

Russell Index Leaders and CEO Ron Bundy Will Ring The Opening Bell® on Wednesday, January 16th to Celebrate The Global Alliance

Russell's U.S. Investment Manager Outlook survey finds majority of professional money managers consider U.S. market to be fairly valued

In advance of 2013, advisors and their clients are focusing conversations on taxes

Ongoing volatility, possible recession in Europe likely will be countered by continuation of growth, albeit slow, in U.S. and Chinese markets

The family of Russell / Nomura Indexes, which captures 98% of the float-adjusted market capitalization of the Japanese equity market, added 38 new firms as part of the annual reconstitution process on December 3, announced Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. and Russell Investments.

In response to significant interest among financial advisors in Russell's proprietary call overwriting strategy, Russell Investments has launched the Russell Strategic Call Overwriting Fund.

On Friday, October 5, 2012, the earlier than anticipated closure of LWPE was announced as the result of the in-kind redemption of all outstanding shares of the Fund.

Helps advisors address retirees' primary concern: Will I outlive my money?

U.S. broad-market Russell 3000® Index accounts for 19 of global total

In advance of QE3 announcement, 72% of managers expected policy action by the Federal Reserve.

Global index provider introduces new set of tools to help investors gain exposure to emerging markets through developed market companies

Advisors split between maintaining global investing approach and adjusting to uncertainty and client demands

New research provides framework for managing volatility in institutional multi-asset portfolios

Volatility likely to continue through end of 2012 as Europe remains main source of uncertainty

Smithfield Foods, Inc. selects Russell as fiduciary solutions provider & discretionary multi-asset manager

Russell Investments announced today that the Board of Trustees of Russell Exchange Traded Funds Trust authorized the orderly termination and liquidation of Russell's U.S. passively managed family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on or before October 24, 2012.

Rebalanced U.S. equity allocations of many portfolios reflect "defensive/dynamic" framework

Russell Investments announced today that it is conducting a strategic review of its direct U.S. ETF business in an effort to focus more exclusively on its core competency - delivering multi-asset solutions to institutional investors, financial advisors and individuals globally.

Aiming to increase the diversity of risk management in the Russell Strategic Bond Fund, global multi-asset manager Russell Investments has added three investment assignments for the Fund. These additional assignments are designed to broaden and increase country and currency exposure and decrease the overall exposure to credit risk, and they demonstrate Russell's agility to opportunistically leverage its capital markets research to make such changes during a risk-averse market environment.

Comprehensive Corporate Pension Finance Handbook offers plan sponsors Russell's latest insights on navigating pension plans through changing times and volatile markets

66 percent of managers cite headline risk as greatest challenge in active management environment

Notable decline in global market capitalization and correlation, Strong performance for U.S. large-cap stocks, with technology sector leading the way, Emerging Markets decline in capitalization relative to Developed Markets

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.

Most financial advisors are actively working to address one of the most important challenges in the industry today: helping individuals generate reliable income after retirement, according to global asset manager Russell Investments' latest quarterly survey of U.S. advisors, the Financial Professional Outlook (FPO).

Technology shows biggest increase among U.S. sectors as Facebook joins and Apple ascends to the top spot in the Russell 3000® Index.

Leading providers join forces to establish a new set of benchmarks designed to help U.S. pension funds improve the hedging precision of their LDI portfolios

Goodwin will help create new indexes and educate clients on the important role indexes can play in multi-asset portfolio monitoring and construction

"Adaptive Investing" framework focuses on funded ratio for asset allocation, insurance decisions

Ongoing challenges in Europe appear to provide opportunities for active management

Lincoln's broker-dealers nationally gain greater access to key aspects of Russell's multi-asset solutions

ETFs use transparent, rules-based indexes and quality screens that aim to identify financially strong companies

Financial Professional Outlook: Advisors focus on progress toward goals while clients look at short-term returns

Russell Indexes launches first of its kind small- and mid-cap European equity index constructed of highly liquid constituents, helping investment professionals bridge a gap in market access

New indexes allow investors to set a desired level of risk to help better manage global market volatility.

Leading family of global equity market benchmarks remains a highly accurate market proxy for global investors and reflects the changing nature of global markets

Analysis shows pension liabilities grew faster than assets in 2011; cash contributions to continue rise

Greater correlation among international markets means investors should consider small cap stocks for non-U.S. investment opportunity.

U.S. small cap Russell 2000® Index accounts for 11 of global total

Volatility expected to continue in 2012; key risk to improved global market sentiment is Europe

Latest Investment Manager Outlook (IMO) shows most professional money managers expect continuation of elevated volatility but many are not planning changes to their portfolio positioning.

Michael Gallucci will lead Russell Index sales & relationships for U.S. structured products and sell side firms.

Many advisors see business opportunity despite volatility and prioritize growth in 2012

All 24 ETF products in Russell's U.S. line-up show tax efficiency in their first year

The family of Russell/Nomura Indexes, which captures 98% of the float-adjusted market capitalization of the Japanese equity market, added 14 new firms as part of the annual reconstitution process on December 1, announced Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. and Russell Investments.

Martin Jaugietis named to newly created role of director, head of LDI solutions

New version of HelpingAdvisors.com optimized for iPad® gives advisors quick access to tools including Economic Indicators Dashboard and Business Cycle Index

Russell Investments appoints Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis.

Comprehensive series of factor ETFs now features 13 U.S. and international options

Russell's family of indexes, designed to track and manage risk exposure, now includes developed international markets.

Russell's innovative investment style indexes add global stock coverage to help investors better navigate increasingly complex and volatile global markets.

Four new ETFs launched today offer focused exposure in the small cap asset class

Tradable indexes designed to reflect pan-European and Eurozone markets

More than three quarters (79 percent) of investment managers surveyed in the latest Investment Manager Outlook (IMO), a quarterly survey conducted by Russell Investments, say that they do not believe the U.S. economy is entering a double-dip recession.

U.S. broad-market Russell 3000 Index accounts for 23 of global total

Event steers advisors toward new thinking, new actions and new conversations

Approach creates a stronger link between asset allocation policy and the market environment

Mark Raskopf appointed as head of tactical trading strategies

Small cap indexing pioneer adds four prevalent small cap investment disciplines to series; expands investment discipline offering beyond the large-cap arena

Financial Advisors nationally gain access to Russell's LifePoints® Funds and Model Strategies

Financial Professional Outlook shows advisors believe they add most value by helping clients maintain perspective but feel clients value other services

"TRI 30 " helps plan sponsors determine if participants' savings rates are adequate for achieving retirement objectives – an important insight to consider imbedding in plan design

Russell Investments has appointed Jeff Eng to the newly created position of director, retirement income, for the firm's Americas Institutional business.

Second U.S. public plan selects new index, underscoring increased investor interest in Fundamental Index strategies to complement market capitalization-weighted approaches

New video tutorial provides overview of key factors for determining if hedge fund investments are best positioned to help meet short-term investing realities and long-term investment objectives

Report challenges the presumption that less risky stocks deliver lower returns

Industry veteran Shelton (Shellie) Unger will lead Russell Index sales & relationships with retirement plan sponsors, foundations and endowments

Lennon and Rappa to focus on development of customized solutions for institutional DC plan investors, marketing strategy and business growth

Shift underscores increased investor interest in Fundamental Index strategies to complement market capitalization-weighted approaches

Russell Investments announced today the appointment of Len Brennan as president and chief executive officer of the company.

National Account Executives Joh–n Harrell and Paul Izzo deliver Russell solutions to bank partners

Russell's Investment Manager Outlook is an ongoing survey intended to generate a meaningful snapshot of investment manager sentiment each quarter.

Forum aims to create opportunity for Russell and distribution partners to exchange ideas, discuss industry trends and share success strategies.

Financial Professional Outlook survey suggests advisors need to steer client conversations to focus on factors critical to long-term financial security

Matthew Teevan joins Russell's DCIO team to support delivery of retirement plan insights and solutions to advisors and DC platforms in the northeast region of the U.S.

IPOs account for 22 of 186 additions to the Russell 3000 Index

Milestone reflects demand by retirement plan advisors for rigorous glide path methodology and institutional-quality funds

Venables Bell & Partners Promotes the Disciplined Investing of Russell ETFs

Russell Investments' leadership in transition management services globally has been reaffirmed with top rankings from Global Investor, Professional Pensions and Asia Asset Management.

New ETFs designed to provide focused exposure to five significant risk factors

Multi-manager fund options added to industry's first flat-insurance fee variable annuity

"Investment Discipline" ETFs continue 75-years of Russell innovation

Laurie Marchel joins Russell's U.S. advisor-sold business in newly created role to grow and serve wirehouse partnerships

Six new indexes designed to target commonly practiced investment disciplines

New platform allows advisors to deliver institutional-quality advice and investment solutions to clients while streamlining service and support needs

2011 Russell Investments Institutional Summit covers risk budgeting, governance, LDI, emerging markets, retirement income, low volatility and downside protection strategies

Celebrates anniversaries in North America, Australia, Asia and EMEA; thanks clients around the world

New tool provides personalized score and benchmarks across five strategic business measures

Chris Barlow joins Russell's DCIO team to support delivery of retirement plan insights and solutions to advisors and DC platforms

Growing client interest in alternatives spurs new hires in portfolio and risk management

Introducing competition and building better benchmarks

In a further show of commitment to the region, Russell appoints new practice leader for consulting and advisory services in ASEAN, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Russell contributions to benefit relief aid in Japan and New Zealand after recent natural disasters

Index series complements Russell Global Index, increases liquidity for tradable products

New client acquisition cited as leading driver of growth

U.S. broad-market Russell 3000 accounts for 18 of global total

Richard Davies joins as demand for institutional-quality DC investment solutions continues to grow

Events planned to help advisors at all points of their business lifecycle

Analysis draws five big conclusions from the 2010 reporting cycle.

Global benchmarks, accounting for $3.9 trillion in assets, to be fully realigned.

Series of 24 new indexes designed to capture the beta of a Fundamental Index® strategy

Strategist team provides global perspective on Russell's investment outlook for 2011

Innovative investment style indexes complement Growth and Value set

Conscious Currency framework addresses what may be single largest unmanaged position in a portfolio

Crissie Fortmeyer joins Russell to support business growth in the non-profit market segment

Russell Investments was selected as transition manager by the US$16.2 billion Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) of Taiwan.

Defined contribution plan sponsors encouraged to take action to make plans more effective, such as a close assessment of target date glide paths and the use of alternative investments in target date funds

Agreement with Global X Funds will lead to ETFs based on new indexes

Risk vs. global expansion and corporate earnings growth – round two

New director of alternatives strengthens Russell's Americas Institutional consulting and deepens firm's global capabilities and resources in alternative investments

Acquisition helps build Russell's ETF business in the U.S. market

This year, the global financial services firm and creator of the Russell Indexes donated $25,000 to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting global poverty.

88% of managers expect U.S. equity markets to rise over the next twelve months

Russell Investments has been named by the 2010 Pensions & Investments Consultant Directory as the third largest consultant based on worldwide assets under advisement.

Disparate views underscore challenge in getting clients to move off the sidelines, into the market and on track to a more secure retirement

Industry-recognized expert Cynthia Steer joins Russell Investments

Provides Inalytics with global five-year data for transition track record database

Four original risk factors complement Russell-Axioma Momentum Index

Enhanced methodology addresses concerns on sector risk

New benchmark for global mandates and key new hires demonstrate increased focus on institutional clients

Collaboration produces vital metric for investment decisions

Focused consultant relations effort to help raise awareness of Russell's capabilities in investment management and implementation services

New funds offer advisors opportunity to increase global allocations to client portfolios

New index reflects 41 countries not in Russell Global Index

New research outlines how liability-driven investing will change investment practices so that pension plans require fixed income investment managers to pin benchmarks to liabilities

57% of managers see market as undervalued while only 7% see market as overvalued

Kurt Zyla will run the licensing of new exchange traded derivatives worldwide

Only 9% of advisors "not doing anything differently" in terms of practice management; Nearly half of advisors transitioning transactional clients to fee-based accounts

Expansion continues with the appointment of industry experts in hedge funds, private equity and operational due diligence

Manager Compliance & Operations Review provides institutional investors a deeper understanding of asset manager risk

Innovative methodology reveals only one target-date family exceeded benchmark for 3-year period

Enhanced Model Strategies initially available through Envestnet and Stifel Nicolaus

Added to asset allocation products, new fund offers more global diversification opportunities

Annual process adds 1,190 stocks to the comprehensive benchmark

Significant pension plan contributions on horizon as many companies will need to take action in order to avoid becoming "at risk"

New relationship will produce innovative strategy index series

Managers also appear acutely aware of risk; 73% of managers identify European economic issues as significant risk to U.S. equity performance

Survey respondents expect to increase their asset allocation to alternative investments over the next two to three years from 14% to 19% of their total investment portfolio

Europe shows 15 eligible IPOs, while the three largest are in Japan

Hedge fund, private equity and real estate specialist hires named in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific

Advisors signal increased certainty about markets and more resolve with asset allocation

Annual process ensures each index reflects true market segments

Joseph Gelly to help grow Russell's investment outsourcing business as a client advocate

Russell takes a stand on whether target date fund glide paths should be managed "to" or "through" retirement

Ken O'Keeffe joins Russell Indexes to increase service to ETF providers

Penny Zuckerwise set to lead as client demand grows for best-in-class advice and implementation services

Best of 174 funds for 5-year period based on consistent risk-adjusted returns

Emerging Markets account for about half of the first quarter's additions

Near-retirement clients aim to invest 'slightly less' aggressively despite market rebound

Some pension plans actively moving away from aggressive investment strategies as funded status improves

More than three-quarters of surveyed investment managers expect unemployment to be 8% or higher at end of 2011; bullishness for non-U.S. (developed market) equities falls 21 percentage points

Analysis of 40,000 foreign exchange transactions finds average costs can be up to 9 times higher than estimates

Financial services sector accounts for about half of the first quarter's additions

New appointments and expansion plans announced for Russell's global alternative investments team; Nicole Connolly joins as head of alternatives advice in Australia

Second installment of three-part research series labels risk management "the cornerstone of investing" and proposes new approach for institutional investors

Objective process realigns global benchmarks to market realities

Russell public pension fund transition management activity in North America tripled in the second half of 2009 and continued growth is expected in 2010

New research from Russell identifies five reasons why an investor may seek an alternative to a passive approach

Renowned industry leader Don Ezra to bring strong expertise to Chair role

Andy Arenberg also joins Russell's ETF team to pursue "next-generation" innovation

Innovative methodology shows average target date fund family at 36% above the benchmark

U.S. broad-market Russell 3000 accounts for 37% of global total

Over 20 years industry experience and a proven track record in retail investment distribution

Nearly 80% of managers expect U.S. equity markets to rise; bullishness for technology sector sets new survey high at 82%

Agency foreign currency trading is a sophisticated, cost-effective alternative

New benchmarks reflect distinct asset class

Nathan to lead business in ASEAN, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Plan sponsors and E&F attendees consider the next generation of asset allocation strategies, including EAA and LRAA, and other strategies for diversification and risk management

Suite of innovative services identifies and acts when markets are at unsustainable levels

Managers lower bullishness for emerging markets and corporate bonds from record levels last quarter

Five Real Estate Investment Trusts qualify for the Russell 3000 Index

Announces new global sustainability council

New book details effective benchmark usage for managed asset portfolios

The Retirement Plan Solution charts how the defined contribution system can more effectively meet retirement needs

Annual process adds 1,101 stocks to the comprehensive benchmark

Investment managers move 'from defense to offense' but still expect credit market recovery to take six to 12 more months

Frontier markets share similarities to emerging markets of the 1980s and 1990s

Annual process sees more health care firms and fewer energy stocks

Russell Investments' Testimony — Josh Cohen Presenting

U.S. market leads with six eligible IPOs for the second quarter

Developing countries show more additions than developed countries

U.S. share of global IPO activity drops to 13.7%

U.S. share of global index stands at 43.5%, increasing from last year's low

Firm harnesses power of global network to deliver innovative solutions to clients

Approach would allow pension plans to adjust investment policy as liabilities and funded status change

Managers look to improving credit situation as leading indicator of recovery

By contrast, first quarter of 2008 saw 39 IPO additions worldwide

Economic Recovery Dashboard offers robust tools to navigate complex market trends

Objective process realigns global benchmarks to market realities

Gunning sees sentiment shifting to a fundamentals-driven market

Liability-driven investing (LDI) to become increasingly adopted and will address broader array of risks

By contrast, fourth quarter of 2007 saw 122 IPO additions worldwide

72% of managers believe U.S. equity markets undervalued — new high shatters previous survey results

Measurement tool evolves with industry to continue to bring greater transparency and value

Direxion's launch of leveraged Bull and Bear funds marks a first for Russell Global Sectors

Introduces new set of E&F-specific investment solutions

IPO additions come from 20 countries, including five U.S. firms

Survey: Market share in terms of assets benchmarked also increases

Oil prices cause largest area of concern for outlook

Annual reconstitution process captures market changes

Traditional approaches fall significantly short

Managers appear cautious, but not fearful

Annual process reveals changing fortunes of financial services firms

Annual process ensures leading benchmarks reflect market changes

Almost two thirds of investment returns are earned during, not prior to, retirement

New benchmarks show value stocks outperforming growth worldwide

Battered but not broken, money managers see glass 'half full'

Annual process realigns global stock benchmarks to market realities

Greater portfolio options provide added flexibility to plan sponsors and participants

IPO additions come from 29 countries, including 12 U.S. firms

Pioneer in U.S. style methodology to offer global-relative approach

Akiyama brings top-notch public affairs credentials

Brazil, China and India combine for 39 stocks set for inclusion

Horowitz to expand client service capability

Russell most often ranked "Best in Class" by U.S. money managers

Integrates pension plan management with corporate-wide risk management processes

Brazil, China and India produce 40 IPOs in third quarter

Fundamental changes underway point to a new generation DC plan that Russell labels 401(k) version 2.0

Survey: Number of products benchmarked to Russell 2000 surpasses 500

Paper appears in the August issue of The Journal of Financial Planning

Continues emphasis on the importance of global investments in a diversified portfolio

Annual reconstitution process brings in 97 California-based firms

Annual process ensures investment benchmarks reflect market realities

Russell wins awards in all categories in surveys by Plan Sponsor and Global Investor

Industry standard to be re-visited to reflect today's investment environment

Provides investors with access to alternative strategies within a traditional mutual fund format

Russell Sets Schedule For 2007 Index Reconstitution

Quarterly process systematically inserts IPOs into U.S. indexes

Response to Pension Reform Will Vary Dramatically as Corporations Find Their Own Blend of Return-Seeking and Liability-Matching Strategies

U.S. leader offers global coverage without gaps, overlaps