About us

We have a history of serving clients in Lebanon since 1952. From Beirut, we maintain key relationships with governments, financial institutions and corporations. Our office acts as a liaison with the J.P. Morgan offices abroad.

We have a committed and long-standing history of serving clients in the Middle East for over 100 years. Today, we operate across offices in Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Manama and Riyadh.

Leveraging our expertise across Commercial & Investment Banking (CIB) and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM), J.P. Morgan has established a robust presence in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Our strategic approach is deeply rooted in a client-first philosophy across all lines of business, ensuring that we deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. In ADGM, our booking location serves as a vital centre for global connectivity, enabling both local and international clients to optimize their treasury operations for enhanced business value. This is also a strategic booking location, allowing us to provide advanced payments services, solutions, and the flexibility to support the diverse needs of our clients.


J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments and institutions in more than 100 countries. As announced in 2020, JPMorganChase will deploy $2 billion in philanthropic capital around the world by 2025. We also lead volunteer service activities for employees in local communities by utilizing our many resources, including those that stem from access to capital, economies of scale, global reach and expertise.

Our local history

With a legacy dating back to 1799, we have a history of demonstrating leadership during times of both economic growth and financial instability. Below you will find major milestones from the firm’s history in Lebanon. The institutions listed in the timeline are several examples of the over 1,200 predecessors that make up today’s JPMorgan Chase.

  • 1952: Chase National Bank opens a representative office in Beirut.
  • 1955: Chase Manhattan Bank opens a branch in Beirut, its first branch in the region.
  • 1958: The Hanover Bank opens a representative office in Beirut.
  • 1965: Morgan Guaranty Trust Company opens a representative office in Lebanon.
  • 1969: Chemical Bank opens a representative office in Beirut.
  • 1990: J.P. Morgan & Co. arranges a US$5.5 billion loan to the region to help rebuild after the Gulf War.
  • 2017: J.P. Morgan leads Lebanon’s largest debt sale ever with a US$3 billion issue to the country. 

Contact us

 

For additional information regarding J.P. Morgan in Lebanon, please contact us:

  • Beirut, Lebanon: +961 1 739583

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