Investors

Citigroup and Merrill Lynch each have lined up billions of dollars in financing from around the world.

Kuwait Investment Authority

Founded in 1953, one of the most experienced of the petrodollar-rich Middle East government investment funds. With assets at more than $200 billion, KIA will provide part of the $12.5 billion capital infusion into Citigroup, plus a portion of the $6.6 billion injection into Merrill. KIA is smaller than neighboring Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which some estimate controls just under $1 trillion and which snapped up a $7.5 billion stake in Citi last year.

Mizuho Financial Group

Created when three big, battered Japanese lenders merged in 1999 amid Japan's long banking crisis. Based in Tokyo, one of the world's largest banks by assets, with $1.4 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2007. Investing $1.2 billion in Merrill.

Saudi Prince Alwaleed

52-years old, nephew of Saudi King Abudullah, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is one of the world's wealthiest men, with assets estimated at more than $20.3 billion. Based in Riyadh, he is providing part of the capital infusion in Citigroup. In 1991, he ponied up $590 million, becoming one of Citi's biggest investors.

Government of Singapore Investment Corp.

Set up in 1981 to run the tiny but rich nation's foreign exchange reserves. Oversees well above $100 billion in assets. Reportedly investing $6.88 billion in Citigroup. Last month, it snapped up 9% of UBS AG, joining an unidentified Middle Eastern investor to inject $11.5 billion into the Swiss bank, GIC chipped in $9.6 billion of that.

Korean Investment Corp.

Seoul based, one of the newest and smallest sovereign wealth funds with $30 billion in assets. Bought $2 billion of Merrill Lynch preferred shares. The investment is the latest sign the world's #13 economy is maturing.

Olayan Group

Family-owned, taking part in a $6.6 billion investment in Merrill Lynch. Founded in 1947, it is a diversified empire of some 50 companies and affiliates.

Capital Research & Management

Founded in 1931, Los Angeles based, has quietly grown to be the largest manager of stock and bond mutual funds in the US with more than $1.1 trillion under management. It is taking part in the $12.5 billion capital infusion in Citigroup.

New Jersey Division of Investment

Runs the state's $81 billion pension fund, the 9th largest public fund in the country. It invested $400 million in Citigroup preferred stock and $300 million in Merrill Lynch preferred stock.

T. Rowe Price Group

The 6th largest US mutual fund company and long-time player in the 401(k) market. Manages nearly $400 billion. It is taking part in the Merrill investment.