Bank of Ireland Asset
Management (U.S.) Ltd.
2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich, Conn. 06830; phone: (203) 869-0111; fax: (203) 869-0268
(U.S. $ millions)
Total assets managed5,098
U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets4,980
Total international/global4,903
International4,835
*Active equity accounts4,385
*Emerging market equity450
Global68
*Active equity accounts64
*Emerging market equity4
Bank of Ireland Asset Management (U.S.) Ltd. had $4.835 billion in international accounts and $68 million in global accounts as of March 31.
The firm's asset mix for international accounts was 96.9% equity and 3.1% cash as of March 31; equity assets were committed most heavily to United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, Switzerland and Singapore.
As of the same date, its global account asset mix was 98.8% equity and 1.2% cash; equity assets were committed most heavily to United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore and Switzerland.
The firm is a bottom-up fundamental manager. Its approach is value-oriented with a growth overlay.
The firm, a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Asset Management, has been registered with the SEC since 1987.
Chris Reilly is chief investment officer; Brian MacHale is client contact.
Bankers Trust Co.
130 Liberty St., New York, N.Y. 10006; phone: (212) 250-9144; fax: (212) 250-9169
(U.S. $ millions)
Total assets managed*....201,063
U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets137,077
Total international/global9,682
International9,328
*Active equity accounts231
*Indexed equity accounts8,667
*Emerging market equity430
Global354
*Active bond accounts106
*Currency248
*Data as of Dec. 31
Bankers Trust Co. had $9.328 billion in international accounts and $354 million in global accounts as of Dec. 31.
The firm's asset mix for international accounts was 100% equity as of that date; equity assets were committed most heavily to Japan, United Kingdom, Sweden, Netherlands and France.
As of the same date, its global account asset mix was 30% bonds and 70% currency.
The firm's active approach is based on a disciplined strategy with active risk management that integrates top-down country and industry allocation with bottom-up stock selection. Fundamental analysis is used.
The firm runs $2.19 billion of U.S. institutional, tax-exempt assets in options overwriting, currency hedging and global TAA overlay strategies; $522 million of the underlying assets is managed internally.
Analysts or portfolio managers are stationed in New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Zurich, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Geneva, Hong Kong and Thailand.
The firm is a subsidiary of Bankers Trust New York Corp.
Frank P. L. Minard is chief investment officer; Paul Legvold and Carter Reynolds are client contact.
125 High St., Suite 2700, Boston, Mass. 02110; phone: (617) 951-5200; fax: (617) 330-7481
(U.S. $ millions)
Total assets managed38,127
U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets10,119
Total international/global8,536
International6,987
*Active equity accounts2,778
*Active bond accounts1,575
*Emerging market equity287
*Other2,347
Global1,549
*Active equity accounts121
*Active bond accounts438
*Balanced988
Baring Asset Management had $6.987 billion in international accounts and $1.548 billion in global accounts as of March 31.
The firm's asset mix for international accounts was 75% equity, 22% bonds and 3% cash as of March 31; equity assets were committed most heavily to Japan, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, France and Germany.
As of the same date, its global account asset mix was 54% equity, 41% bonds and 5% cash; equity assets were committed most heavily to Japan, United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and France.
The firm uses a top-down country/currency allocation approach based on research conducted by regional specialists. Primary considerations for country and stock selection are earnings growth, valuations and liquidity. Its bond selections emphasize controlled currency and credit risk.
Analysts or portfolio managers are stationed in London, Boston, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bombay and Shanghai.
The firm, a subsidiary of ING Group, has been registered with the SEC since 1967.
James Williams is chief investment officer; Philip Bullen is client contact.
Batterymarch Financial
Management Inc.
200 Clarendon St., 49th Floor, Boston, Mass. 02116; phone: (617) 266-8300; fax: (617) 266-0633
(U.S. $ millions)
Total assets managed4,100
U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets2,328
Total international/global1,008
International1,008
*Active equity accounts1,008
Batterymarch Financial Management Inc. had $1.008 billion in international accounts as of March 31.
The firm's asset mix for international accounts was 95% equity and 5% cash as of March 31; equity assets were committed most heavily to Japan, United Kingdom, France, Spain and Netherlands.
The firm applies a quantitative approach using value-oriented strategic themes, bottom-up stock selection with a secondary focus on country selection and active currency hedging. Allocations are made to EAFE markets and the most advanced emerging markets.
Analysts or portfolio managers are stationed in
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