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JPMorgan tells staff to use biometric data to access New York headquarters

Banks are increasingly using more secure methods of allowing employees entry to buildings

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The $3bn building is tightening up access requirements Photo: Michael Nagle/Getty Images

JPMorgan has asked staff going into its new US headquarters to provide biometric data in a step up of security.

The US bank has told employees working at its new 270 Park Avenue New York office that biometric access is “required”, the Financial Times reported, citing an internal email.

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