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JPMorgan Chase and the Sutton Trust have announced a £4.8 million endowment fund aimed at enhancing employability opportunities for underserved, low-income, and BME university students in the UK. Over the next decade, the fund will support 350 students with bursaries for internships, study abroad, and essential living costs. Approximately 60% of the bursaries will target BME students, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic's negative impact on employability. The program reflects JPMorgan's commitment to social mobility and racial equity, building a sustainable support system for the next generation.

JPMorgan Chase has partnered with Reonomy to enhance its commercial real estate (CRE) data strategy. By utilizing Reonomy ID and the Reonomy Knowledge Graph, JPMorgan will integrate diverse property datasets, delivering advanced analytics and insights to its CRE clients. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, accurate, and timely data, bolstering JPMorgan's commitment to innovation in financial services. This strategic relationship reflects JPMorgan's broader goal to collaborate with fintech and proptech firms to improve client solutions.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, with the SEC. The report outlines the Firm's global financial operations, which include investment banking, commercial banking, and asset management, with total assets of $3.4 trillion. The report is accessible on the SEC's website and the Firm's Investor Relations page. As a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of customers and prominent institutional clients worldwide.

Carver Bancorp (NASDAQ: CARV) announced a $6 million equity investment from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), representing approximately 3.4% of its common stock. The funds will primarily enhance lending to Minority and Women Business Entrepreneurs and expand financial education in low-to-moderate income communities. This investment aligns with JPMorgan's commitment to advancing racial equity, part of a broader $30 billion initiative. Carver, serving diverse communities since 1948, aims to leverage this investment for economic empowerment.

JPMorgan Chase has unveiled initiatives to bolster Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and diverse-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of its $30 billion racial equity commitment. Key actions include the launch of the Empowering Change program, which offers a new money market share class for MDIs and CDFIs, and a $40 million equity investment targeting Black and Latinx-led MDIs. Additionally, the firm announced a Racial Equity Program providing New Markets Tax Credit financing for significant community projects. These measures aim to enhance access to capital and improve economic opportunities within underserved communities.

JPMorgan Chase has joined the Akoya Data Access Network, allowing fintechs and data aggregators to access customer data securely via API. This partnership enhances data sharing across the U.S. financial services industry, enabling one-to-many connections while safeguarding customer credentials. Chase's 55 million digitally active customers will have control over their shared data, and access can be revoked anytime. Furthermore, the shift towards APIs is expected to bolster data access reliability, reducing risks compared to previous methods.

JPMorgan Chase has successfully issued its inaugural social bond worth $1 billion. This issuance aligns with the Firm’s Sustainable Bond Framework and aims to support economic development in low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on affordable housing and education. The bond will be managed by minority and women-owned firms, reinforcing JPMorgan’s commitment to diversity. This initiative builds on a broader $30 billion commitment to enhance racial equity and economic recovery within underserved areas.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has declared dividends for its Series V, X & II preferred stock. This decision reflects the Firm's strong financial position, boasting assets of $3.4 trillion and leadership in various financial services. Information regarding the dividend can be accessed on the Firm's Investor Relations website. As a key player in investment banking and asset management, JPMorgan Chase continues to serve millions of customers and numerous institutional clients globally.