Chase Manhattan Corporation was a major financial services company based in the United States. Founded in 1955, it emerged from the merger of Chase National Bank and The Manhattan Company. The corporation offered a wide range of services, including commercial banking, investment banking, and asset management. In 2000, Chase Manhattan Corporation merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. to form J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This merger expanded its global reach and diversified its financial services, making it a key player in the banking industry.