FILE - In this May 7, 2009 file photo, people move past a Bank of America branch is shown in downtown Philadelphia, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Bank of America on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 agreed to pay a $33 million penalty to settle government charges that it misled investors about Merrill Lynch's plans to pay bonuses to its employees. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

FILE - In this May 7, 2009 file photo, people move past a Bank of America branch is shown in downtown Philadelphia, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Bank of America on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 agreed to pay a $33 million penalty to settle government charges that it misled investors about Merrill Lynch's plans to pay bonuses to its employees.

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  1. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (R) catches a pass for a touchdown against Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (L) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  6. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Wilson (27) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  7. Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell (37) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  8. CHARLOTTE - NOVEMBER 19: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after Ricky Williams scored a 46 yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 19, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  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. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  13. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  14. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  15. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  16. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.

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  1. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast speaks during his first weekly news conference in Tehran November 24, 2009. Iran is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium (LEU) abroad but wants 100 percent guarantees of receiving higher-enriched fuel in return for a medical research reactor, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
  2. India's Gautam Gambhir (R) plays a shot as Sri Lanka's Tharanga Paranavitana watches during the first day of their second test cricket match in Kanpur November 24, 2009.
  3. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast speaks during his first weekly news conference in Tehran November 24, 2009. Iran is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium (LEU) abroad but wants 100 percent guarantees of receiving higher-enriched fuel in return for a medical research reactor, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
  4. India's Gautam Gambhir raises his bat to celebrate his century against Sri Lanka during the first day of their second test cricket match in Kanpur November 24, 2009.
  5. David J. Schefer, an U.S. Professor of Law of Northwestern University, right, and Cambodian genocide victim Theary Seng, front left, walk through a gate at the U.N.-backed tribunal court hall where Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, the former chief of the Khmer Rouge's notorious S-21 prison, known Tuol Sleng genocide museum, is tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  6. A delivery man pedals through a street alley in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  7. Commandos of Maharashtra state's newly formed elite special commando force, "Force One" enact a mock terror scenario before subdual during their inauguration ceremony in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The elite force was formed for the security of the state on the lines of National Security Guards in the wake of last year's terror attacks.
  8. Wisconsin's Ryan Evans (5) fights for a rebound in the second half Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Wisconsin defeated Arizona 65-61.
  9. Arizona guard Lamont Jones (12) puts up a shot over Wisconsin's Rob Wilson (33) in the second half Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Wisconsin defeated Arizona 65-61.
  10. Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. Embassy, William Stanton delivers a speech during a meeting of American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
  11. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Daniel Vettori of New Zealand drives the ball away for four runs during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  12. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Daniel Vettori of New Zealand hooks the ball away for four runs during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  13. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Mohammad Asif of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Peter Fulton of New Zealand during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  14. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Mohammad Asif of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Peter Fulton of New Zealand during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  15. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Mohammad Asif of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Peter Fulton of New Zealand during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  16. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 24: Mohammad Asif of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Peter Fulton of New Zealand during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval on November 24, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.