JPMorgan Chase has now paid over $40 billion in fines and settlements since 2000, as revealed by updated data from Violation Tracker, a database monitoring corporate misconduct. These payments stem from a range of accusations, including anti-competitive practices, securities violations, and other regulatory breaches.
In just the past seven quarters, the banking giant has shelled out $2 billion to address accusations of criminal misconduct, regulatory infractions, market manipulation, and alleged involvement in enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking activities.
Late last month, JPMorgan reached five settlements with U.S. regulators, paying $151 million to resolve claims of misleading disclosures, breaches of fiduciary duty, and prohibited trades. Despite these recent resolutions, the bank disclosed in its latest regulatory filings that it is still facing “several hundred” active legal cases.
These ongoing cases include actions by regulators like the SEC and the Department of Justice, as well as private lawsuits, including class actions.
Despite the mounting legal challenges, JPMorgan Chase reported a profit of $49.55 billion in 2023, underscoring its resilience as it navigates allegations of financial and ethical misconduct.
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