Tag: Signature Bank

Debate Over Bank Industry Rules One Year After SVB Collapse

A year ago, the government and America’s largest banks joined forces in a rare moment of comity. They were forced into action after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on March 10, 2023, quickly followed by two other lenders, First Republic and Signature Bank. Faced with the threat of a billowing crisis that could threaten the banking […]

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The Roots of New York Community Bank’s Troubles

During last spring’s banking crisis, when a competing lender went under, New York Community Bank pounced, acquiring a big chunk of its business. Now, it is paying dearly for that decision. The pain stems largely from a weakening commercial real estate market that impelled NYCB — which operates more than 400 branches under brands including […]

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