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Views on the news: Readers' comments on the cost of the recession
June 2009
Barclays confirm BlackRock among bidders in BGI sale
Barclays confirm BlackRock is one of several bidders in talks over sale BGI
October 2007
Merrill Lynch files biggest loss in 93 years
The investment bank Merrill Lynch has slumped to the biggest loss in its 93-year history as its finances were pummelled by $7.9bn (£3.9bn) of liabilities from the summer's credit crunch, prompting an apology from its chief executive.
July 1999
Bankers Trust executives accused of $15.5m fraud
Three former executives of Bankers Trust, the United States investment bank acquired by Deutsche Bank last year, have been charged with illegally transferring $15.5m (£10.25m) in unclaimed customer funds into the bank's own accounts.