A group of investors have filed a proposal calling for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) to name an independent board chairman, splitting the CEO and chairman roles currently held by Jamie Dimon.
The AFSCME Employees Pension Plan, the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, Hermes Equity Ownership Services and the NYC Pension Funds are behind the push and together hold about $820 million worth of shares. JPMorgan has a market cap of nearly $187 billion.(Read more: 2013 Predictions: JPM's Dimon Will Retire)
The decision to file the proposal stems from concerns about the board's oversight in the wake of the London Whale losses, recent regulatory sanctions and failure to fully demonstrate it can manage a large and complex balance sheet, according to a press release.
(Read more: Surprise! Dodd-Frank Helps JPMorgan)
"Unchecked risk-taking and oversight failures have cost JPMorgan more than $6 billion in losses and seriously damaged its reputation," said NYC Comptroller John C. Liu, who is investment advisor, custodian, and trustee of the New York City Pension Funds, said in a statement.
"Without an independent board chair, JPMorgan will be unable to restore investor confidence and ensure future compliance - both integral to protecting and creating long-term value," Liu said.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the company's annual meeting in May.
JPMorgan had no comment on the proposal. (See: Time For Jamie Dimon to Go?)
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