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As news of First Republic’s demise ripples through the banking landscape, several questions arise regarding the future stability of regional banks in the U.S. Despite fears that this might be the beginning of a wider crisis, the performance of other regional banks thus far appears more stable. For instance, during the turmoil, some banks like PacWest Bancorp reported a mere 16.9% hit in deposits, indicating that not all institutions are facing the same level of distress.