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Bank of America Acquires U.S. Trust
Bank of America has acquired U.S. Trust, the firms announced today. In the purchase, Bank of
11.20.06
People Moves
NYLIM To Market Absolute Return Strategies To Institutions
New York Life Investment Management announced today the launch of several market neutral strategies
11.20.06
Domestic Equity Alternatives Real Assets
Idaho Endowment To Decide On Alternative Searches In Feb.
The $1 billion Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board expects to make a decision about investments
11.17.06
Domestic Equity Fixed-Income Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Florida Plan Seeking Managers
The City of Winter Springs (Fla.) is seeking all-cap growth and value, international equity and
11.17.06
Real Estate Alternatives Private Equity
Washington Makes Private Equity, Real Estate Hires
The $72.9 billion Washington State Investment Board made commitments to private equity and real
11.17.06
Industry News
Study: U.S. Plans More Aggressive With Equity Investments
U.S. pension plans are more aggressive when investing in equities than U.K. firms, according to a
11.17.06
Hedge Funds Alternatives
Tucson Eyeing Hedge FoFs, Infrastructure
The $700 million Tucson (Ariz.) Supplemental Retirement System is considering investing in hedge
11.16.06
Fixed-Income
Oklahoma Tobacco May Seek Additional Fixed-Income Manager
The $300 million Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund may search for an additional
11.16.06
Fixed-Income
California Earthquake Authority Seeks Large, Small Firm
The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has issued an RFP for fixed- income managers. The plan is
11.16.06
People Moves
Clearbrook Hires Research CIO
Tom Sowanick has been named chief investment officer for Clearbrook Financial‘s research unit, the
11.16.06