Group 1 - The 2008 financial crisis had a global impact, leading to the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Reserve committing to guarantee $29 billion [1] - American International Group faced liquidity issues and received a total of $40 billion and $70 billion in two rounds of bailout from the Federal Reserve [1] - Major financial institutions like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup were at risk of collapse, prompting the Federal Reserve and Treasury to seek partners for Morgan Stanley [2] Group 2 - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group collaborated with Morgan Stanley, despite initial negotiations with China Investment Corporation, which Morgan Stanley found too stringent [2] - Mitsubishi's investment included a historic $9 billion check, which was crucial for Morgan Stanley's survival during the crisis [2][6] - This investment by Mitsubishi ultimately resulted in significant profits for the bank, highlighting the strategic advantage of their timely decision [3] Group 3 - The Federal Reserve and Treasury received congressional authorization to rescue major Wall Street firms, preventing a catastrophic global financial disaster [4]