Springfield (Ill.) Firefighters' Pension Fund named Morgan Stanley...

Springfield (Ill.) Firefighters' Pension Fund named Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bank, National City Bank and incumbent Banc One as finalists in its search for a manager to run the plan's $65 million in assets, said Ray Moser, recording secretary. The board began the shortlist search because members felt it was their fiduciary duty to consider other managers, Mr. Moser said; all finalists have offices in Springfield. Trustees will interview the finalists in January, Mr. Moser said; the new manager will begin March 1.