Republic First Is ‘NOT’ First Republic, But Try Telling Traders That https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-31/republic-first-is-not-fir... A case of mistaken identity is sparking a selloff in *Republic First Bancorp Inc. (FRBK)*, which is down more than 40% this month because investors have it confused with embattled *First Republic Bank (FRC)*.