JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon under fire over whether he lobbied Treasury on Epstein advice

UK · 2026-07-13

1. Step 1 · The triggerUS Senate Banking Committee investigates Dimon's alleged lobbying of UK Treasury on Epstein tax advice.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onReputational damage to JPMorgan prompts UK regulators (FCA/PRA) to review the bank's governance and UK operations.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onJPMorgan tightens lending criteria for UK SMEs to de-risk its balance sheet amid regulatory scrutiny.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs face higher borrowing costs and reduced access to credit, impacting working capital and investment.

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Source: City A.M.

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