JPMorgan shares lurch down again as trading losses hit $3bn:
The paper loss on the trade now sits at $3bn, according to reports yesterday, because rival speculators have taken opposing positions in an attempt to profit from JPMorgan's distress. The reports sent the bank's shares down another 3 per cent before lunch. They fell 9 per cent on a single day when the debacle first came to light. Ref. Source 1
77% of JP Morgan's Net Income Comes from Government Subsidies:
JPMorgan receives a government subsidy worth about $14 billion a year, according to research published by the International Monetary Fundand our own analysis of bank balance sheets. The money helps the bank pay big salaries and bonuses. Ref. Source 8
JPMorgan faces money laundering probe: source
JPMorgan Chase & Co's compliance with U.S. Anti-money laundering laws is being reviewed by a banking regulator, a source said, making the largest U.S. Bank the latest target of a wide investigation of how banks prevent transactions involving drug money and sanctioned countries. Ref. Source 3
JPMorgan Leads U.S. Banks Lending Least Deposits in 5 Years;
The biggest U.S. Banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. And Citigroup Inc. Are lending the smallest portion of their deposits in five years as cash floods in from savers and a slow economy damps demand from borrowers. Ref. Source 9