The departure announcements of possible CEO successors at both BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase are the latest reminders that CEO transitions are anything but simple, experts say, especially when it comes to the world’s top finance jobs.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock were all asked about how they plan to implement or have implemented hiring or supplier diversity goals.

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.

Their exit follows a wave of similar decisions from other major banking institutions, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo, in recent weeks. These departures make a significant retreat from the extreme climate agenda, driven in large part by the implementation of anti-ESG policies nationwide.

BlackRock Inc experienced a year of exceptional growth in 2024, with $390 billion in net inflows into its exchange-traded funds.

One of the most widely discussed topics on Wall Street over the years has been the question of who will succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a role he has held for nearly two decades. Last week,

JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in shares of iShares Global Comm Services ETF (NYSEARCA:IXP – Free Report) by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Citi kicked off earnings season on Wednesday with their December-quarter results.

How JPMorgan Chase performs in 2025 will largely depend on how economic conditions evolve. A backdrop of a firm labor market and durable credit conditions would support the bank's income growth. Investors comfortable with this baseline scenario have good reason to buy or hold the stock.

Clarius Group LLC raised its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) by 0.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust in the third quarter worth about $239,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new stake in ...

Texas and nine other Republican-led states are ratcheting up pressure on Wall Street’s diversity programs, asking firms about their policies on hiring and supplier selections as the Trump administration moves to gut DEI.