>JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.6 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction
processing, asset management, and private equity.(http://www.jpmorganchase.com)
>The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. serves governments, corporations, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company’s core business lines include institutional equities, fixed income, investment banking, global clearing services, asset management, and private client
services. (http://www.bearstearns.com/)
