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Manager Fee Analysis & Negotiation Service from Russell Investments
Consulting service that leverages Russell's extensive database of manager fees and terms to help pension funds analyze existing fee arrangements and negotiate more favorable terms with external managers.
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Fee Negotiation and Benchmarking Software for External Manager Relations
Platforms that analyze investment management fee structures, compare them to market benchmarks, and support the negotiation and optimization of fee arrangements with external managers.
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Data Integration
(2 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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API Connectivity Ability to connect to third-party data sources, custodians, and internal systems via APIs. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Service offering, not a software platform; no evidence of open API connectivity to client systems. | |
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Bulk Data Import Import fee data in bulk from files such as CSV, Excel, or other standardized formats. |
No information available | |
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Direct Custodian Feeds Receive automated fee and exposure data feeds directly from custodians. |
No information available | |
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Manual Data Entry Interface User-friendly UI for manual input or correction of fee-related data. |
No information available | |
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Data Validation Automated checks and controls to ensure imported data meets quality standards. |
Consulting team leverages data validation using Russell's proprietary database; however, this is not automated software validation. | |
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Data Refresh Rate The frequency with which data can be synchronized or updated in the system. |
No information available | |
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Data Mapping/Transformation Ability to flexibly map and transform disparate data into a standardized format for analysis. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Storage Capability to store and reference large historical fee and performance datasets. |
Russell maintains extensive historical fee and performance datasets as part of their services. | |
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Integration with CRM Interfaces with client relationship management for context on negotiation history. |
Not as far as we are aware.* No evidence the service natively integrates with client CRM systems. | |
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Custom Data Source Support Allows users to configure integrations with non-standard or proprietary data feeds. |
No information available |
Benchmarking and Analytics
(9 Yes /9 Known /12 Possible features)
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Peer Universe Coverage Number of peer funds or mandates included in benchmarking datasets. |
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Custom Peer Group Definition Users can define and adjust their own benchmark or peer comparison group. |
Consultants can create custom peer groups for benchmarking per client requirements. | |
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Market Data Updates Regular updates of market fee benchmarks and indices. |
Russell periodically updates fee market data as part of their service. | |
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Fee Decomposition Analysis of fee components, such as management fee, performance fee, other charges. |
The service provides analysis of fee breakdowns, including management, performance, and other components. | |
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Statistical Analysis Tools Support for calculating percentiles, averages, quartiles, and other statistics. |
Statistical benchmarking and analytics (percentiles, averages) is a core component of Russell's fee negotiation service. | |
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Trend Analysis Ability to chart and analyze trends in fee levels over time. |
Trend analysis of fee changes over time is provided in the consulting analysis. | |
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Performance vs Fee Correlation Evaluate relationship between fees charged versus actual performance. |
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Fee Leakage Identification Detects hidden/implicit fees not clearly disclosed or out of line with market. |
Consultants identify hidden or outlier fees as part of their analysis. | |
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Outlier Detection Alerts users to abnormal fee arrangements relative to benchmarks. |
Outlier detection in fee arrangements is explicitly part of the consulting work. | |
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Benchmark Update Frequency Frequency at which benchmarking data is refreshed. |
No information available | |
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Scenario Modeling Users can create hypothetical changes and evaluate impact on benchmarks. |
Consultants create scenario models to show hypothetical negotiation outcomes. | |
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On-demand Custom Analytics Users can request or generate custom comparative analyses. |
On-demand custom analytics available through tailored consulting analysis. |
Fee Calculation Engine
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Multi-class Fee Support Ability to model fee structures for different share or mandate classes. |
No information available | |
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Complex Formula Handling Supports tiered, hurdle rate, high-water mark, catch-up, and other advanced fee formulas. |
No information available | |
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Simulation Speed Number of different fee arrangements that can be simulated per minute. |
No information available | |
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Adjustable Assumptions Users can input custom asset growth, performance, and other variables. |
Consultants support client-driven assumptions in scenario and forecasting models. | |
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Cash Flow Modeling Projects the effect of fees on cash flows under different scenarios. |
Russell provides insight on cash flow impacts as part of its analysis. | |
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Fee Forecasting Ability to project future fees based on assumptions or simulated outcomes. |
Fee projections and forecasting are part of the negotiation advisory service. | |
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Performance Fee Granularity Level of detail supported for modeling performance-based fee structures. |
No information available | |
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Currency Handling Supports multi-currency fee calculations and reporting. |
Reports can present analysis denominated in multiple currencies as required for global funds. | |
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Audit Trail for Calculations Provides a transparent, step-by-step calculation log. |
No information available | |
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Custom Fee Schedule Input Users can input and store bespoke fee schedules for each manager. |
Consultants can input and compare custom fee schedules. |
Negotiation Support Tools
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Deal Documentation Tracking System for storing and managing documentation related to negotiation rounds and outcomes. |
Russell manages negotiation round documentation for clients. | |
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Negotiation Workflow Management Track progress through negotiation stages, approvals, and digital signatures. |
Negotiation tracking through workflow managed by consulting engagement. | |
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Best Practices Library Provides templates, guidelines, and market intelligence around negotiation tactics. |
Consulting resources and market intelligence on best practices are provided to clients. | |
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Automated Proposal Generation System generates counter-offers or proposals based on analysis and policy. |
No information available | |
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Negotiation Outcome Analytics Post-negotiation analysis to assess how fee reductions were achieved. |
Russell provides analytics on outcomes post-negotiation. | |
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Negotiator Collaboration Tools Supports real-time messaging, sharing of notes, and coordinated edits among negotiating team. |
No information available | |
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Historical Negotiation Repository Database of all past negotiations for reference and lessons learned. |
Maintains repository of client negotiation history as an institutional record. | |
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Approval Workflow Customization Customizable approval chains for finalizing negotiated terms. |
No information available | |
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Meeting Scheduler Integrated calendar and scheduling tools for meetings and deadlines. |
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Negotiation Status Dashboard Real-time overview of the state and stage of all ongoing negotiations. |
No information available |
Reporting and Visualization
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Custom Report Builder Allows users to design and generate tailored fee, benchmarking, and negotiation reports. |
Custom and detailed reporting is provided to clients as part of the service. | |
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Interactive Dashboards Real-time, user-customizable dashboards for visualizing key fee metrics. |
No information available | |
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Scheduled Report Distribution Automate delivery of routine reports to stakeholders. |
No information available | |
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Export Formats Number of report and data export types supported (e.g., PDF, Excel, PowerPoint). |
No information available | |
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Drill-down Visualization From summary views, users can drill into detailed fee components and sources. |
No information available | |
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Data Table Export Direct export of raw and formatted data tables for further user analysis. |
No information available | |
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Graphical Fee Comparison Visual comparison of own fees vs benchmarks and across calendar periods. |
Visual fee comparison provided in client-facing reports. | |
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Role-based Report Access Control which users can access specific types of reports. |
No information available | |
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Regulatory Report Templates Includes templates that comply with local regulatory or internal requirements. |
Fee/benchmark reporting complies with multiple regulatory guidelines as required by client jurisdiction. | |
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Automated Data Annotation System can tag or explain anomalies or highlights within reports. |
No information available |
Compliance and Policy Management
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Policy Rule Engine Configurable engine for setting and monitoring compliance with internal fee policies. |
No information available | |
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Automated Compliance Alerts Triggers alert when proposed terms fall outside of policy guidelines. |
No information available | |
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Regulatory Change Updates Monitor and update fee policies as regulations evolve. |
No information available | |
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Custom Policy Documentation Stores and manages custom fund, board, or regulatory fee policies. |
Client-specific fee policy documentation managed within engagement materials. | |
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Audit Logging Tracks every user action, change to fee schedules, and negotiation edits. |
No information available | |
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Segregation of Duties Restricts and logs who can propose, approve, and implement fee terms. |
No information available | |
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Approval Workflow Integration Integrates compliance sign-off into negotiation and fee change workflows. |
No information available | |
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Policy Violation Reporting Reports and analyzes any breaches or overrides of established policies. |
Reports of policy violations or override events can be included in consulting engagements. | |
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Historical Compliance Evidence Stores documentation demonstrating full compliance for audit purposes. |
Historical compliance reports and documentation can be compiled by Russell for client audits. | |
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User Access Controls Granular permission levels for user roles and policy visibility. |
User access controls implemented via secure client engagement (not in software, but via managed client access). |
Collaboration and Workflow
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Team Task Assignment Assign tasks related to fee negotiation, review, or reporting to specific users. |
No information available | |
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Commenting/Discussion Threads Support for threaded comments attached to fee negotiations or benchmarking data. |
No information available | |
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Notifications and Reminders Automatic reminders for critical negotiation milestones or deadlines. |
Consultants provide active management of negotiation and reporting deadlines. | |
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External Stakeholder Invitations Securely invite third parties (e.g., consultants, legal) into selected workflow steps. |
No information available | |
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Workflow Customization Ability to customize sequential and parallel approval paths or negotiations. |
Russell customizes fee negotiation and review workflows for each client. | |
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Realtime Collaboration Multiple users can work simultaneously on the same negotiation or report. |
No information available | |
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Role-Based Task Routing Route tasks to users depending on seniority, expertise, or division. |
No information available | |
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Collaboration History Access to full logs of all comments, edits, and decisions made per negotiation. |
All negotiation and collaboration history can be provided to clients in summary documents. | |
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Integrated Email Alerts Send email notifications triggered by workflow events. |
No information available | |
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Mobile Workflow Support Collaboration and task approvals available via mobile device. |
Russell's consulting staff accessible by phone, email, and virtual meetings, supporting remote review/approvals. |
Security and Access Control
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User Authentication Method Support for advanced authentication mechanisms (e.g., SSO, 2FA). |
No information available | |
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Encryption at Rest All fee and contract data is encrypted while stored. |
Client data is securely stored per Russell's enterprise-standard security controls. | |
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Encryption in Transit All communications between users and servers are encrypted. |
Transmission of sensitive materials uses secure channels and encryption per institutional policy. | |
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Audit Trail for Access Tracks every login, change of credentials, and privileged activity. |
All user activities and access to client data are logged for audit purposes as indicated in privacy and security statements. | |
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Field-Level Access Control Sensitive data fields (e.g., manager/mandate-level fees) can be hidden by user permission. |
No information available | |
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Data Residency Options Allows users to select or request specific data localization requirements. |
No information available | |
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Incident Response Protocols Documented and tested procedures if a data breach is detected. |
Russell has documented incident response protocols for data breaches. | |
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Role-based Security Grouping Assigns security policies based on user roles and teams. |
Security policies assigned by role within client consulting engagements and systems. | |
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Access Expiry Management Automatically expires or restricts access after set periods of inactivity or role changes. |
No information available | |
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Secured API Gateways All external API integrations pass through secure gateway filtering. |
No information available |
User Experience and Interface
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Intuitive Navigation Clearly structured menus and paths for efficient navigation. |
Reports produced for clients are clearly structured, with emphasis on efficient review. | |
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Customizable Dashboard Layouts Each user can configure their dashboard views. |
No information available | |
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Responsive Design System works effectively across desktop, tablet, and mobile displays. |
No information available | |
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In-platform Help and Tooltips Contextual help resources and tooltips guide users through features. |
Consulting presentations include contextual guidance for interpretation. | |
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Search Capability Powerful search for fee schedules, negotiations, or documents. |
Fee schedules and negotiation documents are organized for efficient search within the engagement. | |
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Multi-language Support Platform can be delivered in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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Favorite/Saved Views Users can bookmark or save favorite report/filter settings. |
No information available | |
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Accessibility Compliance UI designed per AA/AAA accessibility standards for all users. |
No information available | |
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User Activity Dashboards Dashboard summary of all user’s recent activity and open tasks. |
No information available | |
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Background Auto-save All changes and inputs are auto-saved to prevent data loss. |
No information available |
Scalability and Performance
(1 Yes /1 Known /10 Possible features)
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Concurrent User Capacity Max number of users supported simultaneously without performance loss. |
No information available | |
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Data Volume Capacity Maximum data storage supported before performance degradation. |
No information available | |
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Average Page Load Time Measured front-end system response for a standard dataset. |
No information available | |
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Peak Simulation Performance Maximum number of fee scenarios or calculations per hour. |
No information available | |
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Elastic Resource Scaling Platform automatically scales server resources during demand spikes. |
No information available | |
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Disaster Recovery SLA Maximum outage time for system recovery to full functionality. |
No information available | |
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Uptime Guarantee Service level guarantee for minimum available uptime. |
No information available | |
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Multi-region Deployment Supports users and data across multiple geographic jurisdictions for redundancy. |
No information available | |
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Zero Downtime Upgrades System upgrades occur without interrupting user work. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Performance Maintains high performance for analytics on 5+ years of historical data. |
Russell can analyze long time series of historical fee and performance data for clients. |
Integration and Extensibility
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Open API Full-featured API allows integration with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., risk, accounting). |
No information available | |
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Webhooks/Push Notifications Send real-time notifications or updates to external applications. |
No information available | |
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Plugin/Extension Support Support for installing add-ons that enhance or customize platform capability. |
No information available | |
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Custom Data Connector Capability Users can build and deploy custom connectors for proprietary data feeds. |
No information available | |
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Single Sign-On Integration Platform integrates with corporate identity management for simplified login. |
No information available | |
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Export to BI Tools Direct compatibility with business intelligence solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). |
Reports can be generated in formats compatible with client BI/dashboard environments. | |
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Third-Party Regulatory Interface Automated reporting or data transfer to regulatory agencies or auditor portals. |
No information available | |
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White-labeling and Branding Allows overlays of fund or sponsor branding for internal/external presentation. |
Client branding and customization available for deliverables and presentations. | |
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Versioned API Documentation Detailed, version-controlled documentation for developers and integrators. |
No information available | |
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Legacy System Migration Tools Built-in tools and guidance for migrating data from old systems. |
No information available |
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