Boston, MA 01/29/2014 (wallstreetpr) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) took the Bank of America route with respect to the settlement of $4.5 billion with private parties. This followed the embarrassing disclosure of alleged manipulations in the handling of government backed mortgage securities and other funds.
MBS saga
In the middle of November, JP Morgan had announced that it would pay $4.5 billion to nearly two dozen institutional investors, towards settlement of claims against mortgage-backed securities and Bear Stearns belonging to 2005-08 timeline. However, aggrieved investors had sought over $5.75billion in claim settlements by the banks as well as Washington Mutual. JP Morgan has been quick to argue that it would be responsible for the Washington Mutual’s previous operations. However, BNK and other trustees are yet to endorse the deal, besides pending approval by the court.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is now awaiting the final ruling in Bank of America’s settlement with private parties.
This is apart from the $13 billion settlement deal it drew up with the Department of Justice during the same period on the same issue. This settlement also does not include securities issued by Washington Mutual.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) had in the last week of October 2013, concluded a settlement with FHFA towards settlement of Fannie and Freddie claims to the tune of $5.1 billion. The breakdown of settlement was as follows- $4 billion as direct MBS purchase settlement for the period of 2005 to 2007. Additional $1.1 billion was towards the settlement of warranty claims as well as other claims.
As of January 24, 2014, JP Morgan’s trustees- BNY Mellon and Wells Fargo- too did not approve the $4.5billion settlement, extending their decision making process by additional 60 days. Their decision will however be determined by the final hearing of the Bank of America settlement.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO, Dimon reportedly saw an increase in his pay for 2013, breaking through $20 million benchmark. Morgan recorded an increase in stock by nearly 33%, which is on par with most of the other financial majors.
