JPMorgan Chase & Co has agreed to buy First Republic Bank after the regulatory authorities took over the troubled lender. JPMorgan will assume all of First Republic’s uninsured and insured deposits, in addition to substantially all of its assets, according to a statement by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. The move came after the regulator saw fewer opportunities for a rescue and private-sector efforts failed to produce a deal.
Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds
Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds