In a second hearing this week, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have taken the top bank regulators to task over the collapse of SVB Financial Group (Silicon Valley Bank). The hearing, which took place on Tuesday, was marked by heated exchanges and sharp criticism of the regulators’ handling of the matter. Background on the Collapse of SVB Financial Group SVB Financial Group, a Silicon Valley-based bank, collapsed earlier this month, sending shockwaves through the financial world. The bank, one of the fastest-growing in the US banking industry, had been heavily exposed to risky loans and investments, leading to its eventual demise. The collapse of SVB Financial Group has sparked concerns about the broader health of the financial system, with many experts warning that the bank’s failure could trigger a broader crisis. Lawmakers Grill Regulators At the hearing, lawmakers grilled top bank regulators over their handling of the situation. House Financial Services Committee members demanded answers about what went wrong at the bank and why the regulators failed to spot the warning signs. The regulators, including the head of the Federal Reserve and the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, were forced to defend their actions and respond…
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