Tag: JPMorgan Chase & Co

Naira Devaluation Seen on Central Bank Upheaval: Africa Credit

Nigeria’s currency is at risk of being devalued after President Goodluck Jonathan suspended the central bank governor last week, eroding confidence in monetary policy and sending the naira to a record low. The naira, which rose for the first time in six days yesterday, posted its biggest five-day drop in […]

JPMorgan profit hit by Madoff, weaker investment banking

JPMorgan Chase & Co posted a 7.3 percent decline in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as legal woes and weak demand for investment banking services capped off a tough year for Chief Executive Jamie Dimon. The largest U.S. bank had $1.1 billion of legal expenses in the fourth quarter, about $850 […]

JPMorgan in talks to settle government probes for $11 billion: sources

JPMorgan Chase & Co is in talks with government officials to settle federal and state mortgage probes for $11 billion, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The sum could include $7 billion in cash and $4 billion for consumers, said the sources, who asked not to be […]