JPMorgan hires healthcare banker David Blais from Guggenheim, sources say

JPMorgan Chase Bank issued $378.6M in mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) through Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust 2026-AGY2, backed by 651 fixed-rate mortgages. The deal, expected to close August 31, includes notes with interest rates from 0.55% to 5.79% and a final distribution date of August 2057, according to Morningstar DBRS.

JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain platform is gaining traction, with EBANX adopting it for faster internal fund transfers. Kinexys has processed over $4 trillion in transactions, indicating commercial deployment. JPMorgan's Payments business saw record revenues of $10.4 billion in H1 2026, up 12% YoY. Increased adoption could enhance client retention and cross-selling opportunities.

Tax-exempt commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are gaining traction as a financing tool for affordable housing in the U.S. New federal rules and increased attention from banks and ratings agencies are driving growth. Systima Capital Management closed a $153 million tax-exempt affordable housing bond deal, highlighting strong investor demand. The deals offer lower costs of capital and are attracting investors in a high-interest-rate environment. Freddie Mac and top banks like Citigroup h

Twenty-one global financial institutions, including Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Citigroup (C), are forming a company to launch a regulated stablecoin. The initial focus is a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, with plans to expand into other G7 currencies. The stablecoin is expected to launch in the first half of 2027 and will target wholesale, institutional, and retail markets for cross-border payments and digital asset settlements. The venture aims to comply with U.S. and EU

U.S. Bancorp (USB) is down 5.9% since reporting Q2 earnings. Truist Financial (TFC) reported $5.31B revenue, up 5.1% YoY, but missed net interest income estimates, and is down 4.9%. Wells Fargo (WFC) reported $22.7B revenue, up 8.6% YoY, beating estimates, and is down 1.3%. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported $58.02B revenue, up 27% YoY, beating estimates, and is up 6.9%.

JPMorgan's stock (JPM) has risen 20.6% in the past three months, driven by strong performance in investment banking, trading, and consumer activity. The company expects 2026 net interest income of $105.5B. Key factors include robust NII outlook, IB and markets growth, stable retail banking, and credit trends. However, rising expenses and valuation are concerns. Peers Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) have also seen gains.