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JPMorgan expects dealmaking fees to drop

JPMorgan expects dealmaking fees to drop

Plus: Four warning signs your business has been hacked

Marina Mouka
May 20, 2025

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Richard Olney: The CFO’s guide to FRS 102
Register now and get Richard’s top strategies for tackling the 2026 deadline. Join Richard Olney from Grant Thornton UK as he shares practical strategies for navigating the FRS 102 transition.

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NEWS
JPMorgan sees drop in investment banking fees, bets on AI and efficiency
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has revealed that it expects a decline in its investment banking fees for the second quarter due to an uncertain economic environment. This comes as the bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, confirmed his plans to step down within the next few years, with no clear successor announced.

INSIGHTS
Key indicators of cyber attacks exposed after M&S, Harrods, and Co-op breaches

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Can CFOs Handle the Pressure to Adopt AI?
CFOs are under increasing pressure to integrate AI into their financial strategies, but the path to adoption is filled with challenges. From overcoming internal resistance to navigating the complexities of automation, this article explores how finance leaders can balance innovation with their traditional responsibilities.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

Q&A: Cox Enterprises' CFO on why finance needs a bigger imagination
Cox Enterprises President and CFO Dallas Clement shares why modern finance leaders must think like strategists, storytellers, and steady hands in a volatile world. From long-term bets to people-first capital planning, Clement unpacks how the CFO role has evolved far beyond the numbers — and why that’s a good thing.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN FINANCE

Hyper Automation Drives Efficiency and Rapid Digital Transformation Across Global Industries
The global hyper automation market, valued at USD 46.4 billion in 2024, is set for rapid CAGR 17.06 growth, driven by AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation adoption in sectors prioritising efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation. Industry leaders such as UiPath, Microsoft, and Google provide scalable, low-code solutions, while cloud-based platforms—now 53% of deployments—support agile, cost-effective scaling for financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare.

White Hat Wins 2025 Award for Outstanding Cybersecurity Consulting Excellence

Six Attributes That Define an Outstanding Asset-Based Lending Partner for Growth

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Firsthand Insights From Leading CFOs On Finance Leadership And Organisational Change
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