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Banking Crisis Saps FDIC Insurance Fund
Banking Crisis Saps FDIC Insurance Fund
June 01, 2023  |  Banking

The recent banking crisis has strained the U.S. government’s deposit insurance fund. That’s according to data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Wednesday...

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SEC Looking Into Withdrawals Made From Silicon Valley Bank
SEC Looking Into Withdrawals Made From Silicon Valley Bank
May 30, 2023  |  Banking

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly looking into withdrawals made from Silicon Valley Bank before it collapsed. One focus of the inquiry is whether executives...

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UK Arm of Silicon Valley Bank Now HSBC Innovation Banking
UK Arm of Silicon Valley Bank Now HSBC Innovation Banking
May 30, 2023  |  Banking

HSBC is reportedly set to rename the U.K. arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The European banking giant will next month announce the rechristening, dubbing the...

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Fed Governor Says Changes to Banking Regulations Should be ‘Targeted’
Fed Governor Says Changes to Banking Regulations Should be ‘Targeted’
May 19, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

A Federal Reserve governor said changes to banking regulations should be “targeted,” not broad and fundamental. Speaking Friday (May 19) at the Texas Bankers Association...

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SVB’s ‘Twitter-Fueled’ Collapse Makes Banks Reassess Social Media
SVB’s ‘Twitter-Fueled’ Collapse Makes Banks Reassess Social Media
May 18, 2023  |  Banking

Lenders are reportedly examining their social media strategies following recent banking failures. Banks around the country have begun coming up with plans to counter online...

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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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Fed Plans to Improve ‘Speed, Force and Agility’ of Supervision
Fed Plans to Improve ‘Speed, Force and Agility’ of Supervision
May 15, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve Board aims to make changes after the recent banking crisis. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank showed a need to strengthen supervision and regulation,...

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Former SVB CEO Blames Fed Rate Hikes and Online Rumors for Bank Failure
Former SVB CEO Blames Fed Rate Hikes and Online Rumors for Bank Failure
May 15, 2023  |  Banking

Federal Reserve rate hikes and online rumors and misconceptions contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. So said former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Gregory...

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