Investment Banking

JPMorgan commits another $50bn to private credit and direct lending

The US bank is also partnering with other lenders in a renewed push into private credit

Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan, said the push would give clients ‘more options and flexibility’
Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan, said the push would give clients ‘more options and flexibility’ Photo: Manuel Orbegozo/Getty Images

JPMorgan has committed an extra $50bn to private credit and direct lending in the latest big push by a US investment bank into the sector.

The bank said that it has put aside $50bn from its own balance sheet and an additional $15bn from co-lenders to lend directly to companies.

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