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FDIC Vice Chairman Cautions Against New Regulation as a Response to Recent Bank Failures

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In contrast with the White House’s position, the Vice Chairman denied that loosened Dodd-Frank rules contributed to the recent bank failures. On April 12, 2023, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman...more

Hogan Lovells

Beware the Ides of March – practical considerations if your bank is failing

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Everybody knows that, logically, banks can fail. Few expect them to. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the U.S.’s 16th largest bank, was closed on 10 March 2023, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) appointed as...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

SVB Financial Group Chapter 11 Case – Issues with the FDIC May Be Front and Center

As many parties expected, on March 17, 2023 SVB Financial Group (“SVB Financial” or the “Debtor”) the holding company for Silicon Valley Bank, commenced a case under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

An Introduction to the Unique Issues in Bank Holding Company Bankruptcies

On March 17, 2023, the parent of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Southern District of New York. Unlike SVB itself, its parent, as a bank holding company, was eligible for Chapter 11. In the...more

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Two Major Bank Failures Require Government Regulators to Step In

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On March 10, 2023, the United States suffered the first major bank failure since the 2008 economic collapse. It was the nation’s 16th largest bank, with over $200 billion in assets....more

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Turbulent Banking Sector Renews Interest in Cash Management and Investment Policies

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Silicon Valley Bank was a leading bank for the tech and life science sectors and for many of the venture capitalists who invest in those sectors. The bank’s abrupt disclosure on Wednesday, March 8, of significant losses on...more

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The Silicon Valley Bank Failure: Implications on Commercial Leasing

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This past Friday, March 10, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) announced its takeover of the failed Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) after a run on the bank late last week caused the largest-scale U.S. bank failure...more

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A Look At The Feds' Extraordinary Reaction To SVB Collapse

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On Sunday evening, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced measures to (1) prevent losses to all depositors — including all uninsured depositors — after...more

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An Overview of US Government Actions After Closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank

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Below is a brief synopsis of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and Signature Bank, NA (“Signature Bank”) and the actions taken by the U.S. government in response to these failures. Silicon Valley Bank...more

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SVB Closure: Public Company Disclosure Considerations

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Since Friday, March 10, 2023, more than 300 public companies have filed current reports on Form 8-K regarding the closure of Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB"). Company disclosure in these 8-Ks falls essentially into four...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Federal Government Makes Significant Moves to Instill Confidence in US Banking System

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On Sunday evening, March 12, 2023, two extraordinary joint press releases were simultaneously issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The...more

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Closures; Federal Regulators Announce Plan to Protect Depositors

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, aided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) over concerns surrounding its...more

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Update: Top Depositor Questions on the Silicon Valley Bank Receivership

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On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation closed Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") was appointed SVB's receiver....more

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FAQ About Recent Bank Failures in the US

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What actions did the US government take on Sunday with respect to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank? On Sunday, March 12, the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, and the US Treasury Department announced that the US...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Valley Bank Closure: Updated Considerations Following the Creation of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A.

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Considerations relating to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)’s closure have continued to evolve as a result of the recent announcement by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that it has transferred all deposits—both...more

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Update on Silicon Valley Bank Failure and Recent Actions Taken by the Federal Government to Strengthen Confidence in the U.S....

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On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Department of Treasury, Federal Reserve and FDIC issued a joint statement confirming that they were taking decisive action to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Special Alert: SVB/Signature Receiverships: Key Impacts of SVB/Signature Receiverships on Fund Finance Transactions

It has been a chaotic 72 hours, with changing facts, breaking news and unexpected developments. The market turmoil has kept us scrambling to figure out how best to get deals closed, to keep money moving and to meet our...more

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Silicon Valley Bank Receivership

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1. What happened Friday? a. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation closed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and appointed FDIC as receiver....more

UB Greensfelder LLP

How Silicon Valley Bank's Shutdown Affects Venture Companies

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Among America’s largest banks and formerly well-regarded by analysts, investors, and venture-backed companies alike, the sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week sent shockwaves through the venture capital and...more

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More good news for depositors of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank

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Here is the latest regarding the former Silicon Valley Bank of Santa Clara, California (“SVB”) and Signature Bank of New York, NY (“SB”) as of Monday, March 13, 2023 according to the FDIC and other regulators. We expect to...more

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Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC Take Actions to Protect Bank Depositors and Support Bank Liquidity to Conduct Operations

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On Sunday evening, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced measures to (1) prevent losses to all depositors—including all uninsured...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Triggers Broader Fears in the Financial Sector

Last Friday, state regulators closed the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a federally insured institution with 17 branches throughout California and Massachusetts.  It’s the first bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Bank Contagion Spreads, Celsius Still Sending the Wulf? Voyager Nearing End of Journey, and Info (Salary) Wars

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Crypto-friendly lender Silvergate collapses | CNBC - Silvergate, a Crypto focused lender, announced it will wind down its operations and voluntarily liquidate the bank. This announcement comes a week after Silvergate...more

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Bank Failure: Background and Issues to Consider

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As with any business, a bank can become insolvent. But unlike most businesses, your bank holds your money or your customers’ money, making insolvency particularly fraught. On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department...more

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Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited - UK Regulatory Considerations

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On Friday March 10, 2023, the Bank of England moved to put the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank into insolvency after it applied for £1.8bn of liquidity as its parent company was collapsing. The situation remains fluid, and the...more

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