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JP MORGAN CIO: TECH CHANGE ACCELERATING FASTER THAN EVER

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, MAY 19, 2026

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Lori Beer, JP Morgan's Global Chief Investment Officer, highlighted the accelerating pace of technological change during remarks at the JP Morgan Tech, Media & Communications Conference, noting both the anxiety and demand it creates.

Beer addressed the rapid evolution reshaping the technology sector, emphasizing that change is occurring at an unprecedented rate even within recent months. While acknowledging the uncertainty such velocity creates for stakeholders, she underscored the substantial market demand driving this transformation. Her comments align with broader industry observations about the tech investment landscape. Retail investors face a balancing act between recognizing AI's long-term potential and navigating current market volatility. Meanwhile, institutional players are mobilizing significant capital—JP Morgan's leveraged finance division noted substantial financing needs projected for the next five years as investors seek exposure to the space. The remarks reflect a sector caught between opportunity and caution, where the pace of innovation outstrips traditional risk assessment frameworks.

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