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J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced the appointment of Shayan Hussain as Head of US Investment Specialists for its Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) team. Hussain joins from BlackRock, where he led Americas Fundamental Fixed Income Product Strategy. Reporting to U.S. CIO of Fixed Income Kay Herr, Hussain will be based in New York. He will manage a team focused on fixed-income investment products, aiding investors in identifying and executing fixed-income strategies.

Hussain brings extensive experience, having previously developed BlackRock's taxable fixed income platform and launched global fixed-income products. His role aims to enhance client access and refine product offerings. J.P. Morgan's GFICC team boasts $33 billion in net inflows and over $750 billion in assets under management as of April 30, 2024.

J.P. Morgan has introduced several new features to its Self-Directed Investing platform, aimed at making investing more accessible and user-friendly. Investors can now buy fractional shares of stocks and ETFs for as little as $5, with no commissions on trades. The enhancements also include tools for tracking account performance, exploring investment options, using enhanced screeners, and setting personalized market alerts. The platform is accessible via the Chase Mobile app or chase.com, providing a seamless banking and investing experience. New users can earn up to $700 by opening and funding an account with qualifying new money.

JPMorgan Chase Financial Company announced the quarterly coupon for the Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJB), due January 28, 2044. The coupon amount is $0.4535 per note, with a current yield of 6.3%. Key dates include the declaration date on May 22, 2024, the ex-date and record date on May 29, 2024, and the payment date on June 6, 2024. These notes are senior, unsecured obligations guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

J.P. Morgan presents its 25th annual Summer Reading List, marking the 225th anniversary of its earliest predecessor, the Manhattan Company. This year's list features a variety of books by notable authors, covering topics ranging from effective communication and mental health to the impact of AI on education and the history of whiskey. Highlights include 'Supercommunicators' by Charles Duhigg, 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt, and 'The Formula' by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg. Additionally, the Anniversary Spotlight features 'The Worth of Water' by Gary White and Matt Damon, focusing on their mission to combat the global water crisis. The list aims to inspire and educate readers through a diverse collection of works that reflect current global issues and innovative thinking.

JPMorgan Chase has declared a quarterly dividend for its common stock shareholders. The financial giant, holding $4.1 trillion in assets and $337 billion in stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2024, continues to lead in various sectors like investment banking, consumer and small business financial services, commercial banking, and asset management. The firm serves millions of customers in the U.S. and globally under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. For further details, visit the investor relations section on the company's official website.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced the launch of the JPMorgan Active Developing Markets Equity ETF (JADE) on NYSE Arca. This actively managed ETF focuses on emerging markets equities, aiming for long-term capital appreciation through a fundamental, bottom-up stock selection process. Managed by Leon Eidelman and Omar Negyal, JADE leverages over 50 years of combined expertise and is benchmarked to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The ETF is priced at 65 basis points and seeks to offer diversified exposure to both growth and value stocks. J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a top ten U.S. ETF issuer with $3.2 trillion in AUM, underscores the attractiveness of emerging market valuations.

J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, Blue Horizon Advisors, and United Al Saqer Group announced Rayees Rahman of Harmonic Discovery as the winner of the inaugural Life Sciences Innovation Summit held on May 14-15, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Harmonic Discovery, specializing in precision pharmacology, was recognized for its generative chemistry platform for advancing next-generation kinase inhibitors.

Chun-Hao Huang of Algen Biotechnologies received an honorable mention for their CRISPR and AI-driven treatments.

The Summit featured speeches from renowned experts, networking opportunities, and showcased 11 innovative finalists. All finalists were awarded complimentary business licenses from Masdar City Free Zone, supporting their establishment in Abu Dhabi.

Sponsors included J.P. Morgan Life Sciences, Blue Horizon Advisors, and others, aiming to foster biotech innovation in the region.

JPMorgan Chase, a leading financial services firm, will present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials, Payments and CRE Conference on June 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Co-CEO Troy Rohrbaugh will represent the firm. This event will take place at the InterContinental Barclay Hotel in New York City, with a live audio webcast available for public access. As of March 31, 2024, JPMorgan Chase reported $4.1 trillion in assets and $337 billion in stockholders' equity. The firm is a global leader in investment banking, financial services, commercial banking, transaction processing, and asset management, serving a wide array of clients globally.

J.P. Morgan Real Estate Income Trust (JPMREIT) has acquired a 95% interest in Shops at Grand Avenue, a 99,837-square-foot, fully-leased, Class A grocery-anchored shopping center in Maspeth, Queens, NY. The acquisition, valued at $48 million, is part of a strategic joint venture with Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR). This deal boosts JPMREIT's portfolio to over $400 million and marks its first last-mile retail investment. The center, anchored by Stop & Shop, is situated in a dense residential area with nearly one million people within a three-mile radius. Doug Schwartz, Co-President of JPMREIT, emphasizes the investment's alignment with their 'New Economy' strategy, focusing on consumer proximity in densely populated areas.