First Republic May Sell $100 Billion in Assets

What is First Republic Bank considering to avoid FDIC intervention?

• Selling off long-dated securities and mortgages

• Issuing new shares

• Merging with another bank

• Increasing interest rates

What is the current financial situation of First Republic Bank?

• The bank's stock value has increased by 30%

• The bank's stock value has decreased by 90% over the year

• The bank has a surplus of deposits

• The bank's loans are less than its deposits

What is the hope for First Republic Bank by selling assets?

• To become the largest bank in the region

• To stabilize the bank by selling assets at above market value

• To increase the number of branches

• To reduce the number of employees

What role might the US government play in First Republic's strategic options?

• Providing a bailout package

• Facilitating negotiations for asset sales

• Imposing stricter regulations

• Merging the bank with a national bank

What is the main goal of First Republic's strategic options?

• To expand internationally

• To increase interest rates

• To acquire smaller banks

• To avoid receivership