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HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
March 11, 2024  |  Banking

HSBC is reportedly expanding its U.S. commercial banking operations to bolster its startup lending. Wyatt Crowell, head of U.S. commercial banking at HSBC, said in an...

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Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions
Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions
March 11, 2024  |  Banking

It’s said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The spectacular flameout of Silicon Valley Bank (and other banks subsequently), happened March...

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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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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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IRS Sues FDIC Over SVB Taxes
IRS Sues FDIC Over SVB Taxes
February 13, 2024  |  Legal

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is suing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) over a tax debt owed by the failed Silicon Valley Bank. The FDIC seized the bank...

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Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
February 07, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins need more regulation. Stablecoins might, in some cases, cause runs. And as government officials and financial institutions (through the Bank for International Settlements) sound...

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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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FSB to Recommend Measures to Control Bank Runs Spurred by Social Media
FSB to Recommend Measures to Control Bank Runs Spurred by Social Media
January 22, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is set to deliver a report to the G20 in October, shedding light on the influence of social media in accelerating bank deposit outflows...

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