Russell is back: wins $10b traditional advisory client

Merlicek hoped a “partnership” with Russell would develop, pointing out that both were “turnaround situations”.

Indeed, the IOOF CIO is starting with a blank sheet of paper after an acquisition spree instigated by Australian Wealth Management left him with three multimanager teams (Skandia has since been dissolved), while Russell was until recently thought by many to be a spent force in asset consulting, having lost most of its sizeable ‘traditional’ clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Future Fund CIO eyes shifting dynamics in emerging markets

The Future Fund delivered a 14.8 per cent one-year return to June 30, 2026, attributing the return to a combination of exposure to commodities, geographic diversification, an increased focus on active management and low exposure to bonds. Newly minted chief investment officer Richard Brandweiner also highlighted strong performance in emerging markets.  

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