Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), mentioned that the US financial institution was considering banks in Europe and Latin America as potential targets, though he provided no additional specifics. However, a company representative subsequently clarified that Dimon's remarks were made in a humorous manner.

Dimon says: “We are looking at all the banks over there in Europe, we are looking at Latin American banks too.” according to the report.

JPMorgan launched its Chase digital retail bank in the UK in 2021 and said earlier this year that it will expand that bank to Germany in the second quarter of 2026, accrding to reports.

It was reported in September that the Chase digital retail bank’s first product in Germany will be a savings account and that its operations in the country would be “gradually expanded.”

Previously  in 2023 Dimon said: “It has always been clear to us that we want to introduce Chase not only in the U.K., but also in Germany and other European countries. We have ambitious plans”

When the Chase digital bank launched in the U.K., it closed out its first year with £10 billion in deposits and 1 million customers.

“We set out to offer customers good value banking products with a straightforward experience delivered through an easy-to-use app, and we’re excited that consumers have responded so positively to our offer in our first year”.

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Earlier this month, U.K. wealth management platform Nutmeg, which was acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021, said it will be rebranded as J.P. Morgan Personal Investing on November 3.

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The platform will also be expanded to include new products and services designed to help people reach their financial goals, including a wealth planner feature, a do-it-yourself investment platform and, for select clients, access to a dedicated relationship manager who can provide financial guidance.

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“J.P. Morgan Personal Investing will continue to provide all the existing Nutmeg products and services, and we will add some new benefits too,” Nutmeg said.