In a drive to bolster its alternative-investment capabilities, Russell Investments has hired Nicole Connolly as head of alternatives advice in Australia and is looking for a director of alternatives in Japan, plus research analysts, consultants and strategists.
US-based Russell is in the middle of a major initiative to re-estimate its model portfolios, says Greg Liddell, Sydney-based director for consulting and advisory services for Asia-Pacific. "Nicole will be part of that team, in terms of making recommendations on allocations to alternatives and structuring that programme," ...