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Yellen Says US Must Address Vulnerabilities in ‘Shadow Banking’
Yellen Says US Must Address Vulnerabilities in ‘Shadow Banking’
March 30, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants more oversight for the nonbank sector. In remarks to the National Association for Business Economics annual conference Thursday (March 30), Yellen addressed the...

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White House Wants New Rules for Midsize Banks
White House Wants New Rules for Midsize Banks
March 29, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The White House plans to call for tougher regulation of midsize banks. The recommendations for congressional action could be announced within days and would follow...

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Internal Fed Watchdog Investigating SVB Collapse
Internal Fed Watchdog Investigating SVB Collapse
March 29, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general has begun a probe into Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. A spokesperson for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) told PYMNTS Wednesday (March 29) that...

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Possible Banking Regulations Come to Light During Senate Hearing
Possible Banking Regulations Come to Light During Senate Hearing
March 28, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Possible future banking regulations came to light during a Senate committee hearing. The proposals were mentioned by Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr...

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SVB Implosion Could Blow Half-Trillion-Dollar Hole in VC Sector as Valuations Become More Clear
SVB Implosion Could Blow Half-Trillion-Dollar Hole in VC Sector as Valuations Become More Clear
March 27, 2023  |  Startups

Venture capital (VC) firms should prepare for a whole new level of scrutiny in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) implosion, market watchers...

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SVB and Signature Were ‘Allowed to Fail,’ Says FDIC Chair
SVB and Signature Were ‘Allowed to Fail,’ Says FDIC Chair
March 27, 2023  |  Banking

America’s banking regulator is investigating the recent collapse of two lenders. Martin Gruenberg, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), says his agency is...

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Banks Welcome Crypto Firms After Signature/Silvergate Downfall
Banks Welcome Crypto Firms After Signature/Silvergate Downfall
March 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency firms left bankless following the downfall of two industry lenders have found new homes. That’s according to a Monday (March 27) report by the Wall Street...

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IPO Fundraising Falls 70% Amid Banking Crisis
IPO Fundraising Falls 70% Amid Banking Crisis
March 26, 2023  |  IPO

The global market for initial public offerings continues to struggle amid banking sector upheaval. That’s according to data published Sunday (March 26) by Bloomberg News,...

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First Citizens and Valley National Reportedly Competing for SVB Assets
First Citizens and Valley National Reportedly Competing for SVB Assets
March 26, 2023  |  Banking

Two regional banks are reportedly competing to purchase failed lender Silicon Valley Bank. First Citizens BancShares and Valley National Bancorp have filed bids with the...

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