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The Watchman's avatar

Good analysis as usual and will be linking today as usual @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/

Dimon always seems to have his hands in everything. Are the regulators regulating or facilitating? Irregardless Dimon continues to position JP Morgan as too big to fail. Either that, or they will be the last man standing!

Peter Nayland Kust's avatar

In these days of regulatory capture, regulating IS facilitating.

Gbill7's avatar

Two questions: are the holders of the common stock, preferred stock, and other liabilities taking a complete loss, with no recourse? And did JPMorgan get a sweet enough deal to incentivize big banks to manipulate more of such deals?

Peter Nayland Kust's avatar

The FDIC seized First Republic Bank in its entirety, then sold the assets to JPM.

What the stockholders get will be for the FDIC to determine.

HenriO's avatar

Good analysis. Thanks! I don’t know if you’ve seen this or not, but the FDIC is considering tinkering with deposit insurance. One option is unlimited coverage of deposits.

https://www.fdic.gov/analysis/options-deposit-insurance-reforms/index.html

Peter Nayland Kust's avatar

I had seen mention of it. Haven't had a chance to dive into the details yet.

It's not going to be an improvement, though.

HenriO's avatar

Unlimited deposit insurance would just be another bail out.

Edwin's avatar

As usual, I salute your brilliant explanation of the problem.

Peter Nayland Kust's avatar

You are most kind. Thank you.