Morris Prevost & Co

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  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
  • Financial services Merchant & investment banking services

Notes:

Traced origins to James Prevost who in 1816 was joined by James Morris when their firm's name became Prevost , Morris & Co. This firm was close to A F Haldimand which had been formed in c1769 by Anthony Francis Haldimand, d1817, and around 1800 was known as A F Haldimand & Sons. The two firms came to share partners. In 1828 Morris, Prevost & Co, as it was then known, acquired the Haldimand business. Developed as an important house with its partners - eg Alexandre L Prevost - playing leading roles in the City. Built close connections with Switzerland. Towards end of its life developed as a private banking business providing security services to Swiss clients. 1914 acquired by Baring Brothers & Co Ltd [2023]

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