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The article reports that Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is trying to sell itself. Potential buyers include Bank of America Corp. and Barclays PLC. It is believed that any purchaser would want guarantees concerning loss protection from the U.S. government similar to those received by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. when it bought out Bear Stearns Cos. No deal for Lehman appears imminent.

The article focuses on pressure that a rescue plan for investment funds called structured investment vehicles, which was initiated by Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., is under in November of 2007. The plan is under pressure because Moody's Investors said the funds were liquidating assets to meet their financial commitments

The article focuses on accounting concerns which have been raised for Citigroup Inc. as a result of its involvement in an $80 billion rescue fund for the U.S. credit market. Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp have created the fund which will use structured investment vehicles (SIVs), and several accounting firms have questioned whether Citigroup and the other banks need to account for the SIVs on their own balance sheets.

The article reports on a decision from Wachovia Corp. to become involved in an $80 billion investment fund being developed by Citigroup Inc., J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp., The pool has been developed to acquire mortgage assets and help financially struggling credit markets in the U.S.

The article reports on the determination of bankers to accelerate the creation of a rescue plan for struggling investment funds. Bankers from Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. are cooperating to create a superfund. Officials of the U.S. Department of Treasury remain optimistic in the completion of a superfund. The creation of the superfund faces several challenges.

The article reports on the planned creation of a super-size investment fund in the U.S. Bankers and other financial institutions have expressed interest in committing more than $60 billion in credit lines to create a planned superfund that will be used to support the ailing mortgage-securities market. The three U.S. banks organizing the fund, Bank of America Corp., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., and Citigroup Inc., would come close to their goal of raising a fund of $80 billion to $100 billion if the expressions of interest turn into firm commitments.

Reports on the efforts of American and European banks to invest in Asian countries. Attempts to purchase stakes in local banks as a means of reducing risks; Interest shown by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in purchasing a 13% stake in Standard Chartered PLC; Banks which are pursuing partnerships in Asia, including Bank of America Corp., Deutsche Bank AG and ING Groep NV.

The article focuses on the plan of Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. to ease the tight credit market situation and start soliciting other financial institutions for contribution to the Superfund in the U.S. The move is aimed at making funds available to structured investment vehicles who have been troubled by the credit crunch. Although some banks have signified informal interest to join, the real measure of their commitment will rest on the financial terms of the financial arrangement.

The article focuses on the U.S. $100 billion fund developed by bankers from Citigroup Inc., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America, aimed at helping structured investment vehicles that have encountered problems due to lack of liquidity. The superfund was initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury in September 2007. Some of the hurdles facing the launching of the superfund include the approval it is awaiting from the corporate management of the banks and the approval from the credit rating providers.

Reports on the deal made between Marsh & McLennan Cos. and its creditors to waive clauses that would have allowed them to cut off financing. Avoidance of a cash shortage; Charges made against the company by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer alleging that they engaged in bid-rigging; Banks that fund the company, including J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., and Bank of America Corp; Reasons why the company needs the waiver; Meetings between outside directors and Spitzer to discuss the charges.