US banks Wells Fargo, Citi and JP Morgan continue to benefit from higher interest rates October 13, 2023 In results covering the three months to September, Wells Fargo, Citi and JP Morgan reported that net interest income - the difference between what banks pay out and earn on interest payments - climbed ever higher.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns world is witnessing ‘most dangerous time in decades’ October 13, 2023 Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JP Morgan, said the early 2020s were shaping up to be "the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades" as the Wall Street banking giant reported another increase in profit.
US banks prep results as lenders adjust to higher-for-longer rates outlook October 8, 2023 Investors will be keeping a close eye on how US banks are adjusting to the new higher-for-longer interest rates outlook this week, as a host of major American lenders line up to deliver their latest financial results.
Six high-street banks including Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds given ‘red’ warning over eco policies October 5, 2023 Six of the UK’s biggest high-street banks have been placed in a “red” warning category by consumer champion Which? over their fossil fuel investments and commitments to tackling climate change. JP Morgan Chase, Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest Group and Lloyds Banking Group were exposed for having too weak green credentials. Just three of the UK’s [...]
Goldman, JP Morgan and Bank of America hit with fines for swap reporting failures September 30, 2023 The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday ordered Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and JP Morgan to pay a total of over $50m to settle charges of swap reporting failures and other violations, the agency said.
JP Morgan’s Chase will ban crypto payments starting from mid-October September 26, 2023 Chase UK is banning customers from making crypto payments from mid-October citing concerns over financial crime.
London court gives green light to £2.7bn foreign exchange claim against six major banks July 25, 2023 The Court of Appeal ruled today that a £2.7bn class action claim relating to foreign exchange manipulation can proceed on an opt-out basis. The claim, brought by FX Claim UK, represents tens of thousands of participants in the foreign exchange market who suffered damages from the anticompetitive behaviour of six of the largest banks in [...]
JP Morgan profits jump as bank benefits from rising rates – but boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘salient risk’ July 14, 2023 JP Morgan beat expectations again as it reaped the rewards of rising interest rates and its takeover of First Republic, but the bank boosted loss provisions significantly. In the second quarter, the Wall Street giant recorded net income of $14.5bn, 67 per cent higher than last year and ahead of analyst expectations. Its shares were [...]
JP Morgan hires 20 new bankers to expand push into startup sector post-SVB collapse July 12, 2023 JP Morgan has bolstered its ranks with a series of hires as it attempts to expand its offering to start-ups and high growth companies following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The Wall Street giant has hired almost 20 new bankers to support fast growing businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including [...]
JPMorgan agrees to settle with Epstein victim in class action suit June 12, 2023 JPMorgan agreed in principle to settle a class action lawsuit with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement Monday. The settlement resolves one claim against the largest U.S. bank in a proposed class action by women who say Epstein abused them, and by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Epstein [...]