Silicon Valley Bank Updates

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

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Regulations at the Crossroads: Quieter Week in Washington Gives Way to High-Stakes Decisions
Regulations at the Crossroads: Quieter Week in Washington Gives Way to High-Stakes Decisions
February 24, 2025  |  Regulation

It wasn’t quite a manic Monday this week. But don’t bet on that relative calm to continue. While the past week in Washington lacked the...

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FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models
FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models
January 20, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The new administration is here, ushering in a phase of uncertainty surrounding banking regulations and the state of the regulatory agencies themselves. Beyond the usual...

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FDIC Authorizes Potential Legal Action Against Former SVB Executives
FDIC Authorizes Potential Legal Action Against Former SVB Executives
December 18, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board of directors reportedly votedunanimously to authorize potential legal action against six former officers and 11 former directors of...

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SVB’s Ex-Owner Ends Bankruptcy Amid FDIC Litigation
SVB’s Ex-Owner Ends Bankruptcy Amid FDIC Litigation
August 04, 2024  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank’s former owner has gotten a judge’s permission to end its bankruptcy. As Reuters reported Saturday (Aug. 3), SVB Financial Group has been...

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Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

Testimony from some of the top regulators in the country ahead of a Wednesday (May 15) Capitol Hill hearing on bank oversight took note of...

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First Citizens Reports Strong Liquidity a Year After SVB Purchase
First Citizens Reports Strong Liquidity a Year After SVB Purchase
April 25, 2024  |  Earnings

Showing its ability to navigate challenging economic conditions and make progress in integrating its purchase of Silicon Valley Bank, Raleigh-based First Citizens BancShares posted a...

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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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SVB Adds Bankers as Anniversary of Its Failure Nears
SVB Adds Bankers as Anniversary of Its Failure Nears
February 15, 2024  |  Banking

While other lenders are cutting staff, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is reportedly hiring. The financial institution, whose failure in March of 2023 set off a larger banking...

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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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