Frank Russell stands out on its own

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Frank Russell Co of Tacoma, WA, is an international investment/fund management company that is bent on becoming a major global entity in its field. The company, founded by George Russell in 1936, is under the leadership of CEO Michael Phillips, a British banker who was personally chosen by the company's founder. Russell was acquired by Northwestern Mutual Life in 1998 but continues to operate as an autonomous unit with considerable independence from its parent firm.

United States, Company Profile, Frank Russell Co.

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The move towards truly global investment performance standards

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There is a need for the establishment of global investment performance standards (GIPS) to serve as a guide for investment managers and pension fund managers. Based on these standards, the managers can adopt measures to safeguard investments and reduce risk factors. A set of ethical standards for investment performance levels the playing field for members of the investment community. The GIPS can help eradicate investment disparity and guesswork.

Financial Systems & Controls, Standards, Laws, regulations and rules, Financial services industry, Financial services, Investments, Financial analysis, Investment analysis, Securities analysis

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Socially responsible investing

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The growing trend of socially responsible investing, for investment managers, is examined.

Canada, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Investment Funds & Trusts, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Socially responsible investments, Company business management

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