French institutions unite to carve out a role in Europe

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French financial firm Caisse des Depots et Consignations and the savings bank Caisse d'Epargne plan to announce a banking alliance today worth Euro17 billion in shareholder funds. The combined group will become the third-largest contender in the French banking market.

Organizational history, Financial Holding Companies, Offices of Bank Holding Companies, Holding Offices, Management, Financial services industry, Financial services

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Caisses d'Epargne and CDC hope to conclude talks

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Caisses d'Epargne and Caisse des Depots and Consignations are hoping to conclude negotiations over a possible partnership. The two companies hope to conclude talks by July 2001.

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French banks near merger deal

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Caisse d'Epargne is close to reaching a merger agreement with Caisse des Depots and Consignations. The merger must still be approved by the government of France.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company business planning

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