US Banking Industry Still Struggling as First Republic Bank Shares Plummet by Over 30% – Bitcoin News

In the midst of a tumultuous week, First Republic Bank is struggling to regain its footing in the financial world. Reports have surfaced that the bank is poised to enter government receivership due to a massive outflow of $100 billion in customer withdrawals last month. This has prompted investors to flee the bank, causing its shares to dive-bomb by over 50% on Tuesday.

Shares From America’s 14th Largest Bank Decimated Over the Last Two Days

The situation only worsened as pre-market trading began, and by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, First Republic Bank’s shares had fallen by over 30%. The decline in market capitalization has been a major concern for investors, who are increasingly worried about the bank’s stability and future prospects.

Sources close to the matter have indicated that the banks which injected $30 billion into First Republic Bank may need to step in and provide additional assistance. Advisors to the banks have stated that failure to do so would result in a greater cost down the line. It is expected that the advisors to First Republic Bank will make a plea to the larger U.S. banks to provide further support.

The troubled bank has already taken significant steps to address its financial challenges, including the sale of assets and a significant reduction in its workforce, with 7,200 employees being laid off. However, it remains to be seen if these measures will be sufficient to restore investor confidence and ensure the bank’s long-term viability.

The banks’ advisors reportedly disclosed that if they are not helped, the system will “pay more later when it fails,” according to CNBC. “Advisors to First Republic will attempt to cajole the big U.S. banks who’ve already propped it up into doing one more favor,” CNBC’s Hugh Son reported. Others have blamed a specific demographic of First Republic Bank’s customers for its downfall.

“Wealthy clientele such as the affluent individuals that banked at [First Republic] have no loyalty to any particular financial adviser,” Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, stated in a note received by CBS News. “First Republic was one of many advisers and service providers to their wealthy customers, people who find products like interest-only mortgages attractive,” Whalen added.

After dropping more than 30% on Wednesday, First Republic Bank’s shares managed to rise and currently, the stock is down between 21% to 26% after the rebound. Still, there’s another half day of Wall Street trading and First Republic Bank stock will be watched closely. Reports further detail that the bank’s stocks were halted due to volatility this afternoon.

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What do you think the future holds for First Republic Bank, and do you believe that the steps taken by the bank thus far will be enough to restore investor confidence? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Jamie Redman

Jamie Redman is the News Lead at Bitcoin.com News and a financial tech journalist living in Florida. Redman has been an active member of the cryptocurrency community since 2011. He has a passion for Bitcoin, open-source code, and decentralized applications. Since September 2015, Redman has written more than 7,000 articles for Bitcoin.com News about the disruptive protocols emerging today.




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