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Blackstone Top Bidder for Signature’s Commercial Property Loans
Blackstone Top Bidder for Signature’s Commercial Property Loans
November 19, 2023  |  Banking

Private equity group Blackstone is reportedly the leading bidder for Signature Bank’s commercial property loans. Sources tell Bloomberg News that Blackstone is the frontrunner to gain possession of an approximately $17...

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Bank of England Official Says Technology Increases Risk of Bank Runs
Bank of England Official Says Technology Increases Risk of Bank Runs
November 03, 2023  |  Banking

With technology increasing the risk of bank runs, central banks must ensure that banks maintain appropriate liquidity insurance. So said Andrew Hauser, executive director for...

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FDIC Wants Regional Banks to Issue $70 Billion in Fresh Debt
FDIC Wants Regional Banks to Issue $70 Billion in Fresh Debt
August 29, 2023  |  Debt

In the spring, two formerly obscure acronyms, SVB and FDIC, became household names. That’s because after SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) collapsed due to a structurally weakened balance...

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Yellen Predicts More Bank Mergers This Year
Yellen Predicts More Bank Mergers This Year
June 25, 2023  |  Banking

Rising interest rates and a recent banking crisis could lead more lenders to merge this year. That’s according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who...

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Report: Crypto Companies Widening Their Search for Banking Partners
Report: Crypto Companies Widening Their Search for Banking Partners
June 09, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency companies have widened their search for banking partners after the collapse of two crypto-friendly banks. Some regional banks in the United States, payment service...

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SEC: Binance Moved Nearly $70 Billion Through Crypto-Friendly Banks
SEC: Binance Moved Nearly $70 Billion Through Crypto-Friendly Banks
June 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance used two U.S. banks to move billions of dollars around the globe, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cryptocurrency exchange transferred almost $70 billion...

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Is Fed and FDIC Data on Dropping Bank Deposits a Blip or Trend?
Is Fed and FDIC Data on Dropping Bank Deposits a Blip or Trend?
June 02, 2023  |  Banking

For banks — and specifically for their consumers: No deposit, no return? The bedrocks of finance — the commercial banks — are seeing at least...

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McHenry: Biden Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Banking Crisis
McHenry: Biden Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Banking Crisis
May 17, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

A top House Republican says White House “mismanagement” helped trigger the recent banking crisis. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) chairs the House Financial Services Committee, which...

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Senators Skewer Failed Bank Execs for ‘Stupid Bets,’ Selfish Management
Senators Skewer Failed Bank Execs for ‘Stupid Bets,’ Selfish Management
May 16, 2023  |  Banking

The failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank were unlike any in history. U.S. lawmakers are hoping to get to the bottom of...

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