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FT News Briefing

What we learned from the collapse of SVB

Mar 11, 2024
10:41
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Regulators aim to secure US Treasuries, weak spots remain in regional banking post-SVB failure, private equity firms struggle with high unsold assets, and new rules reshape the bond market. Exploring factors behind SVB collapse, regulatory challenges, market enhancements, and risks in the Treasury market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regulators intervened post-SVB collapse to safeguard US Treasuries, highlighting need for diverse bank risk assessment.
  • Private equity firms struggle with $3 trillion in unsold assets, exploring exit strategies amid deal-making challenges.

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Banking Crisis and Lessons Learned

During the banking crisis a year ago, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed due to risky investments rather than bad loans. Regulators had to intervene to ensure depositors were protected, leading to the involvement of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and emergency lending by the Fed. However, the crisis highlighted the need for regulators to consider various ways banks can encounter problems beyond traditional risk assessment, such as liquidity challenges.

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