Biggest U.S. Banks Race to Rescue First Republic

JPMorgan, Citigroup join discussions; potential options include a capital raise

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee Thursday in her opening remarks that the U.S. banking system remains “sound” after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg

The biggest banks in the U.S., including JPMorgan Chase & Co., are discussing a joint rescue of First Republic Bank that could include a sizable capital infusion to shore up the beleaguered lender, people familiar with the matter said.

JPMorgan is working with Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. to provide a lifeline to First Republic, the people said. Others involved include Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. as well as U.S. Bancorp and PNC Financial Services Group Inc., the people said.  

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