Financial Companies Report Recognitions, Appointments, Dividends, Agreements, and Launches - Analyst Notes on Bank of America, Invesco, Equity Residential, XL Group, and Lincoln National

NEW YORK, March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), XL Group plc (NYSE: XL), and Lincoln National Corp. (NYSE: LNC). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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Bank  of  America  Corporation  Analyst  Notes

On March 11, 2014, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA Merrill), the marketing name for the global banking and global markets businesses of Bank of America Corporation, announced that it has been named as Best Overall Bank for Cash Management in North America for the fourth consecutive year by Global Finance magazine. According to the Company, the publication also named BofA Merrill as North America winner for Best Bank for Liquidity Management for the third consecutive year and Best bank for Risk Management. Commenting on the honor received, Paul Simpson, Head of Global Transaction Services for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, stated, "This recognition reflects both our longstanding strength in North America as well as our ability to innovate and offer new solutions to our broad and varied client base as markets evolve. Whether it's a small business, middle-market company, large corporation or government entity, our transaction services team has the expertise to provide tailored solutions for any sized company or agency." The full analyst notes on Bank of America Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03192014/BAC/report.pdf

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Invesco  Ltd.  Analyst  Notes

On March 6, 2014, Invesco Ltd. (Invesco) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has elected Ben F. Johnson III, who has been a member of the Board since 2009, to serve as its Chairman. According to Invesco, Mr. Johnson will become Chairman upon the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for May 15, 2014. Additionally, Rex D. Adams, who has been a member of the Board since 2001 and Chairman since 2006, will retire from the Board upon the conclusion of the AGM. Martin L. Flanagan, President and CEO of Invesco, stated, "Invesco shareholders have greatly benefited from the advice and wise counsel of Ben Johnson since he joined the Board in 2009. We believe Ben's insights and perspective will be invaluable as we work to further enhance our ability to deliver investment excellence to our clients across the globe." The full analyst notes on Invesco Ltd. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03192014/IVZ/report.pdf

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Equity  Residential  Analyst  Notes

On March 13, 2014, Equity Residential announced that its Board of Trustees has declared dividends on the Company's common and preferred shares. The Company informed that for Q1 2014, a common share dividend of $0.50 per share will be paid on April 11, 2014, to shareholders of record on March 24, 2014. In addition, a quarterly dividend of $1.04 per share will be paid on March 31, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 21, 2014 of the Company's Series K Preferred Shares. Further, the Company declared that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, in which shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2014 will be entitled to vote at the meeting. The full analyst notes on Equity Residential are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03192014/EQR/report.pdf

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XL  Group  plc  Analyst  Notes

On March 11, 2014, XL Group plc's (XL Group) North America Programs business along with American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc., announced a new joint underwriting agreement to offer insurance programs for sports and entertainment industries. Commenting on the announcement, QuinnonPurvis, President of XL Group's North America Program unit, stated, "American Specialty is a well-established leader when it comes to insuring a wide variety of sports and entertainment businesses. With this new arrangement, we gain their industry expertise and underwriting experience and have the opportunity to extend our capabilities and quality coverage to new industries." The full analyst notes on XL Group plc are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03192014/XL/report.pdf

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Lincoln  National  Corp.  Analyst  Notes

On March 11, 2014, Lincoln Financial Group (the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation) announced the launch of Lincoln MoneyGuard® II - the next-generation of its hybrid life-long term care (LTC) funding solution. The Company claims that Lincoln MoneyGuard® II offers enhanced flexibility and convenience for applicants of all ages, with benefit and payment structures that can be tailored to client-specific needs. Commenting on the launch, Michael Burns, Senior Vice President, Life Solutions, Lincoln Financial Group, stated, "With the continued popularity of our flexible payment options, MoneyGuard® II offers several premium payment choices to help advisors prepare clients for health-related retirement expenses in different financial planning scenarios. It also offers enhanced benefits to help protect what's important in life, such as savings, loved ones and independence, from the realities of long term care expenses." The full analyst notes on Lincoln National Corp. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03192014/LNC/report.pdf

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