31.   But the deal ran into its first hurdle this week when a Bronx-based group that frequently opposes bank mergers weighed in.

32.   But the new Wells Fargo claims it is carrying out a different kind of bank merger.

33.   But the same issues that gum up bank mergers could stop a sale of State Street.

34.   Currently, the ACCC may make a ruling on bank mergers though the government is able to overrule that decision if it chooses to do so.

35.   Despite the news of two new huge bank mergers and a big rally in the financial sector, the stock market struggled to modest gains Monday.

36.   Each bank merger is accompanied by sharp cost-cutting, much to the delight of shareholders.

37.   Do you think that bank mergers, going forward, will take on a more combative tone?

38.   Either combination would be among the largest bank mergers in history.

39.   Fear of voter backlash has helped align politicians with the commission on issues like bank mergers, which are unpopular with voters.

40.   Fish has nothing on Sidhu when it comes to rapid fire bank mergers.