przez ratna66@ » 2023-12-06, 12:53
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a leading technology lender, was shut down yesterday by US regulators, who have seized control of its customers' deposits in the largest failure of a US bank since 2008 . In the case of SVB, venture capital clients withdrew money from the bank because they were having difficulty raising funds elsewhere, forcing the bank to hastily sell bonds at a loss. The amount withdrawn that set off alarm bells was $42 billion , a quarter of its total deposits, in one day, and the failed effort to raise new capital put the technology-focused lender's future in doubt. The entity lost $1.8 billion selling a package of bonds to meet depositors' demands for cash. Despite this, the bank did not complete the planned capital increase associated with its balance sheet restructuring plan, causing a global decline in bank stocks and a rethinking of risks.
SVB shares fell 60% on Thursday and another 60% on Friday , putting the banking sector in trouble. What's more, in Friday's session, the US S&P Banks index fell 6.6%. And when the United States sneezes, Europe catches a cold, so the European STOXX Banks index lost 3.79% , with Deutsche Bank leading the fall with a loss of 7.35%. US banks have lost more than $100 billion in stock market value in two days, and European banks have lost around another $50 billion in value. Screenshot 20230311 122915 Chrome The closure of SVB is justified to protect depositors . Yesterday the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. And, to protect insured depositors, the FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara (DINB). Upon closing, the FDIC as receiver immediately transferred all of Silicon Valley Bank's insured deposits to the DINB.
This event draws attention since it is assumed that, in an environment of rising interest rates, banks should have the capacity to improve their interest margins, which is understood as positive. However, the key is found in its business model and the consequences derived from the rise in interest rates on the bonds . SVB's risk components: The business model and how rising interest rates have affected its bond portfolio Since the 2008 crisis, the banking industry has undergone significant changes in recent years due to the growing demand for personalized financial services and the evolution of technology. In this context, the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) business model has become a popular alternative for startups and entrepreneurs in the technology industry . One of the main differences between SVB and traditional banking is the focus on emerging industries and innovative companies.