41.   Members of both exchanges told the Sun-Times that a merger could help both.

42.   The merger could help boost the ailing financial sector in Japan, brokers said.

43.   The merger will help to boost the international presence and visibility of the banks.

44.   Bank of Montreal chairman Matthew Barrett said the merger would help his group expand abroad as well as at home.

45.   Some analysts expressed doubt as to whether such a merger would actually help reduce costs and thereby create more profits for shareholders.

46.   The merger will help Shinhan build up sales channels and diversify its product base, he said.