How a Regional Bank Survived a Run by Rebuilding Trust in 72 Hours

In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in 48 hours. But one regional bank — First Republic — faced a similar run and survived, only to be acquired months later. This episode digs into the specific crisis playbook that kept First Republic afloat for those critical days: the private sector rescue of $30 billion in deposits from 11 major banks, the CEOs' late-night calls, and the communication strategy that averted immediate collapse. Lucas and Luna examine what happened inside the war room, how the bank used JPMorgan's emergency deposit to signal stability, and why the rescue ultimately wasn't enough. Today, with the S&P 500 at 7,503 and the VIX below 17, markets seem calm — but the memory of that week still shapes how bank executives rehearse for the next run. #FirstRepublic #RegionalBanking #BankRun #CrisisManagement #DepositRun #FDIC #JPMorgan #SiliconValleyBank #FinancialCrisis #LiquidityCrisis #TrustRebuild #EmergencyResponse #BusinessSurvival #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #BankingCrisis #CrisisCommunications #FinancialStability Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo