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The SVB collapse 'contagion effect' will make it harder for startups, and more banks may fall

The SVB collapse didn't just leave the banking sector in disarray; technology startups are bracing for a harder time, and there are fears the global economy is at risk of recession.

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Michael Hiltzik: The Fed's errors have brought the economy to the brink of recession. Raising rates again might send it over

The Federal Reserve system was stung in late 2021 when it declared signs of emerging inflation to be "transitory" and delayed taking strong action to tamp down price increases.

Los Angeles Times

The impact of SVB's collapse on Black and immigrant founders

Silicon Valley Bank had done an unusually good job helping Black and immigrant entrepreneurs connect, network, access capital, and scale.

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How changing banks' corporate social responsibility reporting could prevent future financial failures

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the failure of the biggest US lender since the 2008 global financial crisis – has created waves across the global banking system. The subsequent collapse of another US institution, Signature Bank, the US$30 billion (£24.5 billion) lifeline given to First Republic…

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What does 'moral hazard' mean? A scholar of financial regulation explains why it's risky for the government to rescue banks

“Moral hazard” refers to the risks that someone or something becomes more inclined to take because they have reason to believe that an insurer will cover the costs of any damages.

The Conversation

Yellen says bank situation 'stabilizing,' system is 'sound'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is trying project calm after recent regional bank failures in California and New York

The Independent UK

How the Fed's stress tests failed to stop a banking crisis

The stress tests themselves weren't predictive of what the banks would face.

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To prevent more bank runs, the Fed should pause rate hikes

Inflation is receding, albeit slowly, so there’s no reason to risk more financial tumult. Will the central bank see it that way?

The Guardian - US

What happened to Credit Suisse and why are banks needing bailouts again?

Could isolated failures herald another global banking crisis?

The Independent UK

What Happens To Education Institutions When A Bank Fails?

The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank should have implications for the way many education institutions go about their banking

Tech&Learning

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly leading discussions on First Republic rescue

JPMorgan's 2008 rescues ended up costing the bank $19 billion.

Fortune

Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations

A handful of red-state Democrats were instrumental in helping Republicans secure a rollback of banking regulations sought by then-President Donald Trump in 2018

The Independent UK

The Fed’s ‘stress tests’ were supposed to save banks from the exact crisis now engulfing markets. Here’s how they were so spectacularly wrong

“What the Fed saw as the big potential threats didn’t materialize, and the threat that did materialize they didn’t see coming,” says Thomas Hogan, a senior fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

Fortune

Lawmakers float ways to recapture deposit insurance discipline - Roll Call

The size of deposits covered by federal bank rescues has lawmakers talking about the discipline of a cap on deposit insurance.

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First Republic’s shares crash more than 46% after downgraded credit rating

The US bank may need to raise more funds despite a $30bn rescue last week

Fortune

Silicon Valley Bank created a payroll nightmare. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse underscores the importance of a payroll continuity plan for startups.

The Conversation

Four ways to protect your small business from a banking crisis

The banking sector is currently experiencing great strain, which has resulted in several bank bailouts – most recently UBS’ deal to buy its Swiss competitor Credit Suisse following a collapse in confidence in the latter. HSBC’s acquisition of the UK arm of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank the previous week…

The Independent UK

How is the global banking crisis impacting the US and what is being done to solve it?

Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sparks collapse of confidence in markets

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Bitcoin soars past $28,000 to hit its highest point in 9 months as investors get spooked by the banking sector struggles

The cryptocurrency had previously struggled to maintain momentum past the $25,000 mark.

Tribune News Service

US banks on bumpy path as First Republic’s troubles persist

Just weeks ago, they were bit players in the giant U.S. banking system. Now, a handful of regional lenders are at the heart of a crisis that’s shaken the country and engaged the likes of Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon.

The Conversation

Worst bank turmoil since 2008 means Federal Reserve is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't in decision over interest rates

The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal decision on March 22, 2023: whether to continue its aggressive fight against inflation or put it on hold.

Caixin Global

Opinion: What China Can Learn From SVB’s Collapse

The U.S. response to Silicon Valley Bank’s failure can offer valuable insights to China’s banking industry, an economist says

Fortune

Coinbase offered $3.3 billion backstop to Circle as USDC teetered

In the hours before regulators expanded FDIC insurance, Coinbase and Circle came up with a backstop plan of their own.

Axios

Is it time to raise the FDIC deposit cap?

As it stands, things are murky: The cap exists, but it could be waived for banks that seem important enough

Fortune

How CFOs should be thinking about risk in light of SVB's collapse

CFOs are facing questions from boards, even if their company wasn't directly impacted.

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