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Report: SVB Collapse Triggered Record $285 Million Penalty
Report: SVB Collapse Triggered Record $285 Million Penalty
March 12, 2024  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse was one of the largest banking failures in American history. And according to a report Tuesday (March 12) by Bloomberg News, that collapse...

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Regional Banks Still Face Roadblocks One Year After SVB Crisis
Regional Banks Still Face Roadblocks One Year After SVB Crisis
March 07, 2024  |  Banking

One year after the 2023 banking crisis, America’s regional lenders continue to struggle. A report Thursday (March 7) by Reuters examined the hurdles facing these mid-sized banks,...

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NYCB Credit Grade Lowered to ‘Junk’ By Moody’s
NYCB Credit Grade Lowered to ‘Junk’ By Moody’s
February 07, 2024  |  News

New York Community Bank (NYCB) has had its credit rating cut to “junk.” The downgrade late Tuesday (Feb. 6) by Moody’s Investment Services marks the...

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NYCB Profits from Signature Bank Acquisition Lost
NYCB Profits from Signature Bank Acquisition Lost
January 31, 2024  |  Banking

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) shares closed down 38% Wednesday (Jan. 31) following its announcement of a dividend cut and an unexpected loss. This news surprised...

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Regional Banks Try to Smooth ‘Scar Tissue’ of SVB Collapse
Regional Banks Try to Smooth ‘Scar Tissue’ of SVB Collapse
January 29, 2024  |  Banking

America’s regional lenders say they’re emerging from the shadow of Silicon Valley Bank. That bank’s collapse last year sent shockwaves through the industry, but now, executives...

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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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