Morgan Stanley insures M&A success

Article Abstract:

Morgan Stanley has acted as banker in three large insurance merger and acquisition deals recently. It is advising New England Mutual Life on its merger with Metropolitan Life, a deal valued at more than $1 billion. It is also advising Household International on the sale of its insurance operation, Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance, to Jefferson-Pilot Corp, and is advising Emphesys Financial Group on its sale to Humana.

Contracts

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Morgan Stanley is top advisor in busy first half

Article Abstract:

Morgan Stanley was the top bank in the first half of 1995, both in Europe and throughout the world. Completed deal volume rose to almost $74 billion in Europe, compared to $65 billion in 1994, although Barings in London believes that the market has not be overbuoyant. Some bankers believe that there will be more merger and acquisition deals throughout the year as companies restructure to reallocate capital.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Banking industry, Market share

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Swiss tie-up signals no end to Allfinanz fad

Article Abstract:

The alliance between Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt, insurers, is the latest in a number of links between banks and insurers forming the Allfinanz market. Swiss Life will buy a 50% share in UBS Life, UBS subsidiary, and will operate the company as a joint venture under the UBS Swiss Life name.

Union Bank of Switzerland, Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt

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