FRANKFURT, July 21 (Reuters) - JPMorgan (JPM.N) will expand its online bank Chase to Germany and other European Union countries, CEO Jamie Dimon told German newspaper Handelsblatt, a move that increases competition for European rivals in a crowded market.
Reuters has reported preparations for the move, but the CEO's comments to Handelsblatt published on Friday mark the first official confirmation.
"It has always been clear to us that we want to introduce Chase not only in the UK, but also in Germany and other European countries," Dimon was quoted as saying.
"In Germany, 'Chase' is not yet so well known, but worldwide it is a strong brand.
We are also a trustworthy bank with a strong balance sheet - and private customers know that," he was quoted as saying.
Persons:
Jamie Dimon, Handelsblatt, Chase, Dimon, Tom Sims, Rachel More, Christian Schmollinger
Organizations:
JPMorgan, Chase, Union, Reuters, Reuters Graphics JPMorgan, European Union, Deutsche Bank, Thomson
Locations:
FRANKFURT, Germany, United States, Frankfurt