US Regulators Seize Control of First Republic Bank

The US regulators have seized control of First Republic Bank, making it the third financial institution taken under government control this year, then promptly accepted a bid from JPMorgan Chase for virtually the lender’s all assets.

Top European bankers warn on recession, China and U.S. banks

Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) chief Christian Sewing, painting a bleaker assessment of the German economy, warned on Wednesday that China was a considerable risk for the nation and that Europe needed big banks to fend off American competitors.