First Republic On The Brink
I have no doubt that First Republic (FRC) is a superior bank. At the same time, any bank under a fractional reserve model is subject to a loss of confidence by its depositors resulting in a bank run. And an…
FRC Is NOT SIVB
After Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) failed Friday, its Northern California neighbor First Republic (FRC) was in the crosshairs Monday – dropping 62%. However: FRC is NOT SIVB. SIVB was a an aggressive bank focused on the tech startup community. FRC…
The Fog Of War: SIVB, FRC, Fractional Reserve Banking And Bank Runs
If you’re looking for a guru to tell you how everything surrounding the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is going to play out, you’ve come to the wrong place. Because the truth is I have no idea – and neither…