Goldman Sachs is set to offload its Apple Card portfolio to JPMorgan Chase, marking the end of their partnership initiated in 2019. The transition, which will occur over a two-year period pending regulatory approval, includes the offloading of approximately $20 billion in outstanding card balances at a significant discount. This move comes amid an increasing probability of recession and reflects Goldman's challenges in the consumer finance sector, as the bank is also adjusting its financial forecasts.
“JPMorgan Chase reported earnings... including the $2.2 billion in credit losses it planned for as a result of the deal to take over the Apple Card portfolio from Goldman Sachs, which it announced last week.”