Could Marianne Lake Be JPMorgan's Next CEO? A British-Born Finance Star on the Rise

Could Marianne Lake be JPMorgan's next CEO? A British-born finance star on the rise

A familiar face in global finance, Marianne Lake's name is increasingly being whispered as the next leader of one of the world's biggest banks JPMorgan Chase & Co. With decades of experience and a reputation for steadiness, her rise could signal a significant shift in the banking landscape. As Jamie Dimon's potential departure looms, all eyes are on Lake, who might be the most unexpected candidate to succeed him. A British Touch in a Global Role…

DP World and JPMorgan trade finance partnership begins in Côte d’Ivoire

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes DP World Trade Finance has formed a strategic partnership with JPMorgan Chase to address a $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap that is constraining growth most acutely in emerging markets. The partnership’s first transaction supported a leading global food company’s cocoa procurement from Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s leading cocoa producer; this will unlock over $70 million in annual procurement opportunities.…

Experts Unite to Close Africa’s $81 Billion Trade Finance Gap

Conference from Woodhall Capital targets Africa’s $81 bn trade-finance shortfall by scaling factoring, legal reform, and tech to empower SMEs across the continent. The High Cost of Payment Delays Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—which contribute nearly 40 percent of the continent’s GDP—face a critical challenge: delayed payments. In some cases, businesses wait upwards of 70 days to receive funds, creating cash-flow strains that…