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Timeline of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
DateEvent2018Ex-CEO Greg Becker supports the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 2018, which reduces the stress testing requirements implemented under the Dodd–Frank Act for banks.2020-2022During the pandemic-era tech boom, SVB's deposit base triples in size. The bank uses a large share of the funds to purchase long-term bonds.Mar. 8, 2023Due to an aggressive series of interest rate hikes by the Fed to combat inflation and macroeconomic issues, the bank announces a loss of $1.8 billion on the sale of their bonds.Mar. 9, 2023Shares of SVB fall 60% in response to investor concern. Depositors, mainly VC firms and tech startups, begin to withdraw their funds from the bank.Mar. 10, 2023The rapid withdrawal of funds puts the bank on the verge of collapse. The FDIC takes over SVB in an effort to protect depositors.Mar. 11, 2023Prominent investors and tech executives criticize a perceived lack of government action to rescue the bank beyond the guaranteed amount of $250k for each account.Discover more placesNear Columbus, OH
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