Russell snares BGI execs to run ETF business

James Polisson, Russell Investments' new global head of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has singled out the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, as prime areas for ETF expansion. He joined as managing director in mid-January, along with Andrew Arenberg, who will run global ETF distribution for the US firm. Both assume newly created positions, expanding the global leadership team. Based in San Francisco, the duo moved from Barclays Global Investors' (BGI) global iShares business i…