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ML X-Rsm: Merrill Lynch Extended Research

ML X-Rsm, offered through The Citation Group®, is a research delivery alternative that allows investment managers to access to both proprietary and third-party research from broker dealers while reducing the complexities of managing multiple commission pools.

Access to numerous sources of research is a critical component in the ongoing search for alpha to enhance client returns, but investment managers are increasingly challenged with commission management conflicts, including the need to achieve best execution, the reduction in the number of executing brokers and shrinking commission pools.

ML X-R is a full-service solution:
  • Source and pay for proprietary research from multiple broker dealers under 28(e) safe harbor protection
  • Avoid compromising best-execution obligations
  • Simplify commission management by aggregating research services
    Expand your relationship with your Merrill Lynch Sales Trader
  • Strengthen strategic partnerships by consolidating trade execution with Merrill Lynch
  • Increase transparency of research value
  • Consolidate back office operational efficiency
  • Access a breadth of Merrill Lynch products, including:

The Citation Group is a registered service mark of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
ML X-Rsm and ML X-TRADEsm are service marks of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

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