Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, is set to warn UK Chancellor John Healey against increasing taxes on banks, indicating that such a move could jeopardize investment and employment in the UK.
Key takeaway
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the UK Chancellor that a bank tax hike would reduce UK investment and jobs.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe UK government signals a potential bank tax hike in the autumn budget, directly reducing after-tax profits for UK bank subsidiaries
- Step 2 · Knock-onglobal banks like JP Morgan warn of reduced UK investment and employment, as capital is reallocated to more favourable jurisdictions
- Step 3 · Reaches youUK banks tighten lending and retrench, reducing credit availability and raising costs for SMEs dependent on bank finance
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Source: The Guardian Business
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