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White House proposes tougher bank rules, new tests after crisis
This includes reinstating rules for banks with assets between US$100 billion and US$250 billion such as liquidity requirements.
March 31, 2023
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China regulator is looking for buyers of SVB’s local venture
Some Chinese banks have already indicated interest although it was unclear if the regulator prefers a foreign buyer, say sources.
March 30, 2023
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First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank after run on lender
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based lender entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for all of SVB's deposits and loans.
March 27, 2023
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SVB financial must wait to get back US$2 bil from FDIC
Under FDIC receivership rules it can take months for the agency to decide whether the money will be returned.
March 22, 2023
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Goldman's COO says smaller banks to need more capital after crisis
Waldron also told German paper Handelsblatt that he expects market volatility to remain high in the short term.
March 22, 2023
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How Asian investors can navigate bank turmoil
Bloomberg spoke to personal finance experts about how to manage your money — and your stress levels — during these volatile times.
March 22, 2023
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First Citizens weighing takeover of Silicon Valley Bank
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based lender is among the handful of potential buyers in the data room.
March 19, 2023
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Bank turmoil poses US$600 bil question for battered investors
Are the half-dozen banks in the spotlight outliers or a warning sign of a wider malaise in the financial sector?
March 18, 2023
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SVB collapse unlikely to cause systemic risk, say analysts
Analysts also largely agree SVB is unlikely to impact markets the way the Global Financial Crisis did in 2008.
March 16, 2023
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Bracing for more aftershocks
The collapse of three US banks and Credit Suisse's woes caused the VIX to surge. Can regulators calm the markets?
March 16, 2023