Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement Association board of trustees...

Los Angeles County Employees’ Retirement Association board of trustees approved a short list of candidates for a non-dollar bond manager. They are: Bridgewater Associates; Fischer, Francis, Trees & Watts; and Western Asset Management. Staff for the $25 billion fund plans to review proposals March 10. The allocation is expected to be about $500 million, said Juan Almaguer, investment officer for fixed income.