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BofA-Merrill Merger: Still a Good Idea

Hailed as a brilliant move in September, Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch is now widely regarded as a debacle. Yet the initial reasoning behind the deal remains intact despite the challenges. Bad news came from several fronts in the past week or so.  Merrill reported...

Tags: Bank, Bank Of America Corp., Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., Investment Banker, Financial Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment, Finance, Chidem Kurdas

Blog posts 2009-02-26

Blackstone Shows Strength Despite Crisis

Here's a clue as to the future of the shadow banking system. Publicly-traded Blackstone Group gave credible indication that it's likely to come out of the crisis not only intact but capable of taking advantage of the new financial environment -- notwithstanding a loss of $1.33 billion in 2008, reflecting...

Tags: Asset, Bank, Private Equity, Financial, Hedge Fund, Blackstone Group LP, Financial Services, Investment, Asset Management, Banking, Finance, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Chidem Kurdas

Blog posts 2009-03-04

Who Will Survive the Mutual-Fund Shakeout?

In a struggle that will almost certainly result in fewer and larger players, fund management companies are using diverse tactics to compete for a shrinking asset pool. After spectacular stock market losses and client withdrawals, firms seek a competitive edge in various ways as the industry consolidates. ...

Tags: 401(k), 401(k) Plan, Advisor, Asset, Asset Management, Benefits, Business Operations, Chidem Kurdas, Fidelity Investments, Finance, Human Resources, Investment, Mutual Fund, Mutual Funds, Operational Planning, PIMCO, Retirement Plans, Stock, USA Mutuals

Blog posts 2009-04-03