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Plunging business confidence and borrowing intentions paint a grim picture for lenders battling for market share and profitability, a new report into Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market has found.
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JPMorgan Wins Custodial Mandate with New Zealand organization
JPMorgan announced today it has been selected by Accident Compensation Corporation of New Zealand (ACC) to provide comprehensive custodial and administration services to support ACC’s Australian portfolio, representative of NZ$1 billion in assets. The new deal is evidence of JPMorgan's ever increasing relevance and expansion in the New Zealand market.
JPMorgan to Provide Services to Petroleum Fund of East Timor
JPMorgan announced today that it has been selected by East Timor's government entity, The Banking & Payments Authority of Timor-Leste (BPA), not only to act as the global custodian and administrator for the Petroleum Fund's assets, but also to support the development of their staff.
JPMorgan Joins Yieldbroker’s Online Trading Platform
Jeff Herbert-Smith, Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income for JPMorgan in Australia, said: “As a global leader in fixed income markets, JPMorgan is committed to providing a breadth of innovative electronic solutions and trading venues to our clients worldwide. We are delighted to join Yieldbroker and view this partnership as a strategic component of our offering to our Australasian clients. We look forward to co-operating with our partners to further develop the platform.”
JPMorgan First to Launch Instalment Warrants over iShares
Mr. Mark Flynn, Vice President, Equity Derivatives and Structured Products with JPMorgan said: "Through JPMorgan offering Instalment Warrants over three quite different iShares funds, investors can now make optimal use of diversified internally geared investment strategies. The underlying ASX listed iShares makes this opportunity a uniquely Australian, transparent, and liquid investment vehicle aimed at maximising gearing in an active and varied portfolio."
Australian Wealth Management Acquires a Majority Interest in Ord Minnett
With a history spanning almost 150 years, Ord Minnett is a leading Australian wealth management group incorporating full-service stockbroking, financial planning, portfolio services, funds management and equity capital markets services.
JPMorgan Launches Major New Stream of Structured Investments
JPMorgan, one of the world’s leading investment banks and structured investment providers, today launched three new structured investment products in response to a rapidly growing demand for ‘home grown’ investment opportunities that combine familiar asset classes with the higher growth potential of alternative investing.
JPMorgan Chase and Bear Stearns Announce Amended Merger Agreement and Agreement for JPMorgan Chase to Purchase 39.5% of Bear Stearns
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) announced an amended merger agreement regarding JPMorgan Chase's acquisition of Bear Stearns.
JPMorgan awarded EOWA Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) citation
For the fourth year running, JPMorgan was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Australian Government, gaining a citation from the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency.
JPMorgan Chase To Acquire Bear Stearns
JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced it is acquiring The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
Credit crunch causes banks to scrutinise mortgage profitability
Australian banks looking to improve mortgage business profitability in the wake of the global credit crunch need to radically review their use of brokers and lift processing efficiency, according to a new mortgage industry report.
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First Private Equity Fund Services Deal in Australia
JPMorgan to manage private equity fund processing for one of the largest superannuation funds in Australia
Over 7500 people ran out of the office!
More than 7500 participants from over 345 companies participated in the seventh running of the 5.6 kilometre JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge in Sydney's Centennial Park tonight.
Insurance industry profitability remains sound despite competition
The JPMorgan Deloitte 2007 General Insurance Industry Survey released today highlighted that profitability in the general insurance industry remains sound despite the increase in the *combined ratio to 94% from 91% in 2006.
JPMorgan Adds Bench Strength To Executive Management Team In Support of Wholesale And Broader Banking Strategy
JPMorgan Treasury and Securities Services (TSS) affirmed its leadership position in the wholesale banking community by announcing an enhanced executive management team on Monday.
Jane Perry Appointed Head of JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services Australia and New Zealand
Jane Perry appointed Head of WSS, Australia & New Zealand. Perry has more than twenty years of business management experience with leadership roles across a broad range of divisions including Operations, Client Service, Human Resources, and Strategy.
JPMorgan and Citibank offer tailored access to three internationally renowned money masters
JPMorgan today announced the release of a structured investment offering, specifically tailored to Citibank customers, providing access to the performance of three of the world’s master investors with no capital risk.
JPMorgan markets quality Australasian corporates offshore
JPMorgan is gearing up for its annual conference season providing Australasian companies with three major marketing opportunities to offshore investors this September.
JPMorgan Portfolio Competition winner trades his way to success
The JPMorgan Portfolio Competition provides competitors with a hypothetical A$200,000 to invest in ASX 300 shares over an eight week period. Final rankings are determined by total equity value at the conclusion of the competition.
The Chase is On!
The JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge is back again for another year. With less than four months to go until the big race, the Sydney Corporate Community is already preparing for the 5.6 km run around Centennial Park.
JPMorgan structured products offer rare access to three global investment themes
JPMorgan today announced the launch of an innovative series of structured investments that offer retail investors access to three global investment themes: alternative energy companies, emerging economies, and global equities – with the added benefit of principal protection when held until maturity.
JPMorgan launches an evolutionary instalment warrant: JPMorgan DARWINS
JPMorgan today announced an evolutionary advance in instalment warrants: JPMorgan Dividend Advance Resettable Warrant Instalments (DARWINS).
New JPMorgan structured product offers access to three internationally renowned money masters
JPMorgan today announced the launch of an innovative retail structured investment, providing access to the performance of a master class of global investors.