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Merrill Lynch and Legg Mason linked in sale talks

Merrill Lynch is reportedly in talks to sell part of its $515bn (€421bn) investment management business to US mutual fund manager Legg Mason. Merrill Lynch was unavailable for comment. Legg Mason declined to comment.

Citing banking sources close to the talks, The New York Times said the two had held preliminary talks regarding the sale of part of Merrill Lynch Investment Management to Legg Mason.

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