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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Look at any financial model for a bank, and you’ll see that loans – not deposits – are the key top-line driver. Deposits up to $250K are insured in the U.S., Hedging exists because anything could happen, and it’s the bank’s job to understand financial markets and why Treasuries are not, in fact, “risk-free.”

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