NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis (R) speaks as Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain (C) looks on at a press conference at Bank of America headquarters September 15, 2008 in New York City. The pair discussed the recent $50 billion Bank of America takeover of Merrill Lynch. Getty Images logo Getty Images 14 months ago

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis (R) speaks as Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain (C) looks on at a press conference at Bank of America headquarters September 15, 2008 in New York City. The pair discussed the recent $50 billion Bank of America takeover of Merrill Lynch.

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  1. FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2008 file photo, then Merrill Lynch Chairman and CEO John Thain, left, and Bank of America Chairman and CEO Ken Lewis shake hands following a news conference in New York. That day, Bank of America began adding another slice to its growing financial services empire, buying Merrill Lynch in a $50 billion deal.
  2. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  3. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  4. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  5. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  6. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  7. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  8. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  9. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  10. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  11. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  12. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  13. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  14. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  15. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter (55) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  16. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.

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