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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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