Jamie Dimon Flags World Peace As Top Concern In Hong Kong

Jamie Dimon used a recent Hong Kong visit to put geopolitical risk and economic growth at the centre of his public message, extending the discussion beyond JPMorgan Chase’s market strategy and financial industry leadership.

Hong Kong stop before Washington dinner

The veteran bank chief’s whirlwind trip to Hong Kong followed a familiar pattern, with a packed schedule of meetings involving entrepreneurs and business leaders who connect China with global markets.

The visit drew particular attention because Dimon’s increasingly visible stance on global issues appeared to broaden the frame of his role as CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

His preoccupation with economic growth and world affairs was on display in Hong Kong last week, shortly before he boarded a private plane and returned to Washington.

Dimon was heading back for a state dinner at the White House to welcome President Xi Jinping.

‘World peace’ as the top concern

“My biggest concern is geopolitics: world peace,” Dimon told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday.

The South China Morning Post described Dimon as the longest-serving CEO of a major Wall Street bank.

In the wide-ranging discussion, he flagged “world peace” as his top concern, warned of Democrat vs Republican ideologies, and stressed economic growth.

The remarks placed growth at the centre of how Dimon discussed strained US-China ties and other difficult global issues.

Source: South China Morning Post