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First Republic Bank
Banking & finance
Run on banks; banking on a run
If STI goes positive by the year-end, our three local banks, accounting for 40% of the index benchmark, will certainly weigh in
May 04, 2023
Banking & finance
JPMorgan ends First Republic's turmoil after FDIC seizure
“This is getting near the end of it, and hopefully this helps stabilise everything,” says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
May 01, 2023
Banking & finance
Bank turmoil poses US$600 bil question for battered investors
Are the half-dozen banks in the spotlight outliers or a warning sign of a wider malaise in the financial sector?
March 18, 2023
Banking & finance
How Dimon and Yellen helped secure US$30 bil lifeline for First Republic
Not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman called the rescue a "bad policy".
March 17, 2023
Banking & finance
First Republic set to get US$30 bil of deposits in rescue
The biggest banks, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo would contribute US$5 billion of deposits each.
March 17, 2023
Banking & finance
First Republic Bank is said to weigh options including a sale
First Republic Bank was cut to junk by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings on Wednesday.
March 16, 2023