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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed and FDIC release the public sections of 64 banks’ living wills

On August 5, the Fed and FDIC released the public sections of 2025 resolution plans for the eight largest and most complex domestic banking organizations and 56 foreign banking organizations. The plans, as required by the...more

Stinson LLP

Trump's First 100 Days: Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights

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During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump indicated he would make major policy changes with significant impact within the agricultural, international trade, health care, financial and energy sectors. As is common with...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed study links bank failures to deteriorating fundamentals

The authors’ conclusion was based on an analysis of three testable predictions for bank runs: (i) significant deposit outflows before failure; (ii) high asset recovery rates if the bank was solvent before the run; and (iii) a...more

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Beyond the Betrayal: Navigating Strategies for Victims of APP Fraud

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Authorised Push Payment (“APP”) fraud, where victims are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters, resulted in losses of £485.2m in 2022 and is reported to have risen by 22% in 2023. With consumer protection laws...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: March 2023

President Recommends Regulatory Reforms to Address Recent Bank Failures - President Biden has issued a statement urging the federal banking agencies to adopt regulatory reforms that are meant to reduce the risk of future...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

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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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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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

Foley Hoag LLP

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

White & Case LLP

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

White & Case LLP

Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited – Sale to HSBC UK Regulatory Considerations

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On Monday March 13, 2023, the Bank of England announced that Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited has been sold to HSBC UK Bank Plc. The situation remains fluid, and the following Q&A reflects our understanding as of Monday...more

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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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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

Foley Hoag LLP

Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC Issue Joint Statement

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On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC issued a joint statement indicating that there has been an agreement to roll out emergency measures to protect depositors at SVB. The...more

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