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Head of JPMorgan Chase says banks still face ‘hostility’

The head of JPMorgan Chase says the banking industry still faces “hostility.”

Global Islamic finance assets hit $1.3 trillion - study

The figures were based on UKIFS growth estimates projected on end-2010 figures from a survey of the top 500 Islamic Financial Institutions conducted by The Banker publication.

Islamic Lending Grows as Western Banks Take Breather

In the first three months of 2012, $6 billion of sukuk were sold in the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, approaching the total of $7.3 billion issued in the whole of 2011, according to data from the Dubai bank Emirates NBD.

Adding Fuel to Goldman Exec Greg Smith’s Fire

While I believe Smith should have been more pointed in directing his fire, for those impugning Mr. Smith, including new York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, I would offer that what Mr. Smith asserts is HIGHLY unlikely just a Goldman issue.

IberiaBank to acquire Florida Gulf Bank‎

The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2012.

Morgan Stanley CEO says no Wall Street brain drain

The news of the low year-end pay, at least by Wall Street standards, has sparked griping that being an investment banker is not worth it anymore. Some have said it was a big ego blow.

Revealed: Toxic bank Goldman Sachs' web of global pals

It wiped more than $2billion – almost £1.3billion – off the Wall Street giant’s share value yesterday.

Goldman top brass takes another knock

Every time Goldman Sachs Grou President Gary Cohn sticks his chin out, he seems to take another hit.

JPMorgan staff told go easy on Goldman's Muppetgate

It's not the way we do business," Dimon said in the memo, a copy of which was seen by Reuters.

Jeremy Hill of JPMorgan in New York Dies at 43

A New Zealand native who lived in Manhattan, he served on the board of the SAMFund, a Boston-based nonprofit organization that provides grants to help young adults transition to life after cancer.

An Ex-Morgan Stanley Managing Director's Novel Was Just Nominated For A Super Prestigious Prize

Aifric Campbell's On The Floor tells the story of a young woman who rises to the top of the world of high finance only to be dragged under by debilitating insomnia, alcoholism and ruined relationships.

Wells Fargo plans to expand internationally

The bank, long known for its U.S. focus, will open corporate banking services in Britain, Germany, China, Singapore and Australia, according to the Financial Times as reported by Reuters.

JPMorgan Chase to build up to 200 branches in Florida

Since it’s the largest bank in the United States based on its $2.3 trillion in total assets, a lot of observers were watching and listening closely to what Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon and other executives had to say.

JPMorgan targets record annual profits, again

That time likely to be in two to three years once the housing market improves and the legal issues linked to mortgages are resolved.

LPL scores former Merrill exec as CMO

Khoury brings years of experience developing and promoting the biggest brands in the financial services industry. At Merrill, she was senior vice president, strategic marketing and oversaw a 90-member team that developed award-winning marketing and brand

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