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Ongoing developments at Silicon Valley Bank UK

As we continue to work with clients regarding the Bank of England’s statement as to its intention to apply to place Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited…

12 March 2023

U.S. Government Announces Uninsured SVB/Signature Depositors to Be Made Whole

In a joint statement, the U.S. Treasury, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve Board announced that all depositors, both insured and uninsured, of Silicon…

12 March 2023

Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited FAQs

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the US’s 16th largest bank, was closed on Friday 10th March 2023. SVB’s UK operations were conducted through its subsidiary…

12 March 2023

FDIC Bank Receivership Frequently Asked Questions

Today, following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10, 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen approved actions enabling the…

12 March 2023

Top Depositor Questions on the Silicon Valley Bank Receivership

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) was appointed the receiver for Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”). The FDIC…

11 March 2023

NGO brings climate-related judicial review against FCA

The NGO ClientEarth has brought an application for permission to bring a judicial review against the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), alleging…

08 March 2023

PRA consultation on Phase 1 of a “simpler regime” - A further step on the road to graduated prudential regulation in the UK

Following its previous work on a new “strong and simple” prudential framework for non-systemic UK banks and building societies (see our previous blog…

08 March 2023

Acting Comptroller Hsu Seeks Global Supervisory Framework to Address Crypto Risk

In an address to the 2023 Institute of International Bankers Annual Washington Conference, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu…

08 March 2023

SFDR update alert: France's AMF proposes revisions to SFDR

On 10 February 2023 the French regulator (Autorité des Marchés Financiers (“AMF”)) published its proposals as to changes it believes the European…

07 March 2023

PRA to Consider Impact of Climate Change on Financial Stability

Under a proposed amendment to the UK’s Financial Services and Markets Bill, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) could be empowered to review…

07 March 2023

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