Whole branch departures are likely a thing of the past
It depends. Departing brokers can compete, but not by using unfair methods
Damages for breach are the amount of loss it caused to DS, court rules
The situation is mirroring, and even surpassing, that of the U.S. and Britain of the past few years
$17.5 million issued under the firm’s Merrill Lynch Commodity Step-up Securities, Series 1
The securities and notes are unconditionally guaranteed by parent firm Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.
The securities are senior notes of the company, unconditionally guaranteed
New issues total more than $33M
Newest dealer participant becomes 11th liquidity provider for bonds
Merrill to benefit from ownership stake in diversified asset management group