JPMorgan Abandons Plans for New $6.5B NYC Headquarters

JPMorgan Abandons Plans for New $6.5B NYC Headquarters

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Germany's largest bank faced legal expenses, setting aside $1.1 billion for settlements. Marcus Shank from Goldman Sachs will replace Stephen Prows as CFO. JP Morgan Chase halted its Manhattan headquarters project due to subsidy issues. The Federal Reserve concluded its meeting, ending the bond-buying program and expressing concerns over declining inflation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial measure did Germany's largest bank take to address past issues?

Set aside $1.1 billion for settlements

Increased interest rates

Launched a new investment fund

Reduced employee salaries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to become the new CFO of Germany's biggest lender?

Jamie Dimon

Marcus Shank

Janet Yellen

Stephen Prows

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did JP Morgan Chase abandon its Manhattan headquarters project?

Lack of funding

Issues with subsidies and land purchase

Environmental concerns

Employee protests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the planned cost of JP Morgan Chase's new headquarters project?

$3 billion

$6.5 billion

$10 billion

$1 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve expected to do at the end of their meeting?

Introduce new banking regulations

End the bond-buying program

Increase interest rates

Announce a new stimulus package