Merrill Lynch penetrates Russian banking
Published: 15 November, 2007, 18:12
One of the world's leading financial groups Merrill Lynch is buying about 10% in Russia's banking holding Trust.
Merrill Lynch says it’s not planning to increase is its interest in Trust bank to a controlling stake.
The Russian bank says a Merrill Lynch representative will join its board of directors.
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