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Sjoerd Leenart says Middle East will be "incredibly important" to JP Morgan in the coming decades. Courtesy JP Morgan
Sjoerd Leenart says Middle East will be "incredibly important" to JP Morgan in the coming decades. Courtesy JP Morgan
JP Morgan sees long-term growth in Middle East business after record year
A rise in debt issuances, M&A deals and growth in brokerage business is helping JP Morgan grow its business in the oil-rich economies of the region