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The deal has been a rumor amongst analysts in the sector for some time, and represents a streamlining of sorts from State Street, Reuters reports. The company plans to focus on its core business of serving institutional clients, and move away from retail business. The move comes as many firms in the financial services sector are striving to get back to basics and not trying to be everything to everyone, but rather focusing on what they do well in an increasingly competitive market.
The portion of State Streets business that has been sold to Schwab employs around 180 people and manages $11.5 billion in assets in New England, according to the company. The deal is slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2003.
Other interest in buying this portion of the business came from companies such as
State Street said the divestiture will be neutral to operating earnings in 2003 and slightly dilutive in 2004.
