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Q&A: Recent Bank Failures Do Not Mean It’s 2008 All Over Again

UVA Darden

Smith: The Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, invested heavily in relatively “safe” assets, in that the investments had little or no likelihood of default. But the assets wouldn’t pay back for a long time, mostly 10 years or more. The bank also had long-dated assets. Once the run started, the FDIC had to step in and close the bank.

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Q&A: Recent Bank Failures Do Not Mean It’s 2008 All Over Again

UVA Darden

Smith: The Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, invested heavily in relatively “safe” assets, in that the investments had little or no likelihood of default. But the assets wouldn’t pay back for a long time, mostly 10 years or more. The bank also had long-dated assets. Once the run started, the FDIC had to step in and close the bank.

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M&A Special Report: The Great Deal Reset

Chief Executive

Fueled by near-zero interest rates and federal stimulus money, public companies amassed a war chest of cheap capital to chase risky assets, strategies and yield. Despite stiff economic headwinds, robust M&A opportunities are there for the taking, with many companies enjoying steady cash flows and strong balance sheets. “In