The FINANCIAL -- Bank of America announced that Merrill Edge call centers have been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience.”Merrill Edge provides mass affluent customers access to professional investment guidance through Merrill Edge Financial Solutions Advisors in the Merrill Edge Advisory Center or in person at select banking centers.

The FINANCIAL -- Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time as the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days for the 35th anniversary event. Demand to run the iconic race has increased significantly in recent years, closing 25 days faster than the previous record established last year. A decade ago, the 2003 event closed in 35 weeks.

The FINANCIAL -- Bank of America Corporation announced that it has successfully remarketed the remaining outstanding $140,922,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Remarketable Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2043 and the remaining outstanding $492,537,000 aggregate principal amount of its Remarketable Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2043.

The FINANCIAL -- Mining companies can boost economic growth in West Africa by purchasing more equipment, supplies and services from local companies, says a World Bank report released.

The FINANCIAL -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development continues to support the development of the private sector in Turkmenistan with a US$ 1.2 million loan to DGT Logistics Turkmenistan.