Silicon Valley Bank Updates

The latest coverage and analysis from PYMNTS following the dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

Silicon Valley Bank Updates

Bankman-Fried’s Billions Mirror the Oversight Gaps Torching the Banking Sector 

Bankman-Fried’s Billions Mirror the Oversight Gaps Torching the Banking Sector 
Bankman-Fried’s Billions Mirror the Oversight Gaps Torching the Banking Sector 
March 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

At least one person might be relieved, if not exactly happy, that the banking system is melting. All of a sudden, Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged misdeeds...

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SVB Crisis Spurs Greater Call for Bank Regulations, New Investigations
SVB Crisis Spurs Greater Call for Bank Regulations, New Investigations
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

New laws, and new investigations, often follow bank crises.  And after the collapse of two banks and one self-liquidation in just five days, calls are growing both for a...

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For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
March 15, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

There are no guarantees in life, except for insuring bank deposits up to $250,000. Or maybe more. In just about a week, three banks have...

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FDIC Prefers Banks Over Other Entities as Silicon Valley Bank Bidders
FDIC Prefers Banks Over Other Entities as Silicon Valley Bank Bidders
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

The pool of potential buyers of Silicon Valley Bank may be narrower than previously thought. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which took over the...

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Treasury Prime Launches Multibank Network to Diversify FinTech Banking Risk
Treasury Prime Launches Multibank Network to Diversify FinTech Banking Risk
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

If the past week has taught us anything, it’s not to put all your eggs in one banking basket. That’s especially true for FinTechs and...

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Sezzle CEO Sees Sharpened FinTech Focus on Bank Stability Post-SVB
Sezzle CEO Sees Sharpened FinTech Focus on Bank Stability Post-SVB
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

“Last weekend felt like the wild, wild West,” Charlie Youakim, CEO of payments startup and B Corp Sezzle, told PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster in a recent...

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Apollo Global Management Assembling Bid to Buy Silicon Valley Bank
Apollo Global Management Assembling Bid to Buy Silicon Valley Bank
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

Apollo Global Management is reportedly asking for backing for its bid to buy Silicon Valley Bank. The private equity firm has talked with Andreessen Horowitz,...

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SVB and Signature Bank Passed KPMG Audits Days Before Collapses 
SVB and Signature Bank Passed KPMG Audits Days Before Collapses 
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

When it comes to banking, compliance is king. That makes proper accounting and internal controls queen, at the very least. This, as the collapse of Silicon...

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