Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) is one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $157.0 billion in assets as of September 30, 2009, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit www.eatonvance.com.

SOURCE Eaton Vance Corp.

http://www.eatonvance.com

As a result of the decision to hold deposits at BANA-RI, Fitch has affirmed all existing ratings and the Stable Outlook, and has also assigned long-term and short-term deposit ratings to this subsidiary. Ratings of BANA-RI reflect its position as an operating entity in the BAC family. The long-term and short-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and the deposit and support floor/support ratings all reflect Fitch's view that there is an extremely high probability that this entity, along with other core BAC subsidiaries, would receive support in a crisis scenario. The Stable Rating Outlook is also derived from government support. BANA-RI's individual rating is linked to that of BAC and reflects the consolidated company's weakened earnings and asset quality profile.

Separately, Fitch has withdrawn all issue and issuer ratings of ML-FSB, since this company no longer exists as a separate entity.

Fitch has assigned the following ratings:

Bank of America Rhode Island, N.A.

--Long-term deposits `AA-';

--Short-term deposits `F1+'.

Fitch has affirmed the following ratings with a Stable Outlook:

Bank of America Rhode Island, N.A.

--Long-term IDR at `A+';

--Short-term IDR at `F1+';

--Individual at `D';

--Support at `1';

--Support Floor at `A+'.

Fitch has withdrawn the following ratings:

Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust Co. FSB

--Long-term IDR `A+';

--Short-term IDR `F1+';

--Long-term deposits `AA-';

--Short-term deposits `F1+';

--Individual `D';

--Support `1';

--Support Floor `A+'.

Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com.

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SOURCE: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings 
David Spring, +1-312-368-3194 (Chicago) 
Sharon Haas, +1-212-908-0368 (New York) 
Brian Bertsch, +1-212-908-0549 (Media Relations, New York) 
brian.bertsch@fitchratings.com

Invesco is a leading independent global investment management company, dedicated to helping people worldwide build their financial security. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive worldwide investment management capabilities, Invesco provides a comprehensive array of enduring investment solutions for retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world. Operating in 20 countries, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVZ. Additional information is available at www.invesco.com.

SOURCE: Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Ltd. 
Investor Relations Contact: 
Aaron Uhde, 404-479-2956

http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/banking09/id94105314.cfm

This link to the audio web cast will be available for 17 days following the presentation. The slide presentation and a link to the audio web cast will also be available through Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.'s website, www.hcbk.com. The link to the audio web cast presentation through our website will be available until November 27, 2009.

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Hudson City Savings Bank, a well-established community banking institution with a long-standing tradition of service excellence. Hudson City is ranked in the top twenty-five U.S. financial institutions by asset size and operates a total of 131 branch offices in the New York metropolitan area. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures Hudson City Savings' deposits.

The web cast and slide presentation referenced in this news release may contain a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of such words as "anticipate,' "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and analyses made by us in light of management's experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances.

SOURCE Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

http://www.hcbk.com