"JPMorgan Expands with 500 New Branches, Encouraging Return to Office"

JPMorgan Chase plans to add 500 branches and renovate 1,700 over the next three years, aligning with CEO Jamie Dimon's preference for in-person work and face-to-face interactions. Dimon has been vocal about his skepticism of remote work and its effectiveness, particularly for managers and client-facing services. The expansion aims to cater to daily foot traffic of 900,000 people, with a focus on serving small business owners and traditionally underbanked Black and Latino populations in low-income and rural communities.