Silicon Valley’s ‘greed and avarice’ have ‘finally come home to roost’ in SVB collapse, trader says
“Banking should be boring, a lot like watching paint dry — and any time it’s…
Year: 2023
First Republic drops 70%, leads decline in bank stocks despite government’s backstop of SVB
First Republic Bank led a decline in bank shares Monday that came even after regulators…
Silicon Valley Bank collapse hits startups as far away as China
The Silicon Valley Bank fallout has ripple effects on Chinese startups.
HRW: Egyptian dissidents denied identity documents
HRW says Egyptian authorities are refusing to provide and renew documents to pressure dissidents to…
HSBC pays £1 to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank after all-night talks
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt on Sunday said that the government and Bank of England…
In his first address, China’s new premier says ‘high quality’ growth is a priority
China’s new premier Li Qiang said China’s focus was shifting to what it calls high-quality…
Junior doctors across England to go on strike over pay, burnout
Junior doctors to go on strike for three days, protesting against inadequate pay and burnout.
In his first address, China’s new premier says high quality growth is a priority
China’s new premier Li Qiang said China’s focus was shifting to what it calls high-quality…
SVB collapse will have limited impact on Asia, but one analyst says it could be a warning sign
Analysts say the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is not likely to have a major…
From Apple to Boeing, India is being put to the test as China manufacturing alternative
Boeing’s big deal with Air India is a sign of significant efforts to move key…
From Apple to Boeing, India is being put to the test as China manufacturing alternative
Boeing’s big deal with Air India is a sign of significant efforts to move key…
Silicon Valley Bank employees received bonuses hours before government takeover
The SVB employee bonuses were for work done in 2022 and had been in process…
U.S. government steps in and says people with funds deposited at SVB will be able to access their money
Banking regulators devised a plan Sunday to shore up deposits at Silicon Valley Bank, a…
Regulators close crypto-focused Signature Bank, citing systemic risk
U.S. regulators on Sunday shut down New York-based Signature Bank in a bid to prevent…
US government steps in and says people with money deposited at SVB will be able to access their money
Banking regulators devised a plan Sunday to shore up deposits at Silicon Valley Bank, a…
Dozens arrested at protests against govt in Moldova
Some 4,500 people decrying high prices massed in the capital Chisinau to protest against President…
Dozens arrested at anti-govt protests in Moldova
Some 4,500 people decrying high prices massed in the capital Chisinau to protest against President…
How serious is Israel’s political crisis for its government?
An estimated 500,000 people protest over the far-right govt’s judiciary reform plans.
ISIL claims attack targeting journalists in Afghanistan
Armed group says attack in Mazar-i-Sharif was carried out with a parcel bomb.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco records historic $161bn profit in 2022
Saudi Aramco announces highest-ever annual profit by a publicly listed company, drawing criticism from activists.
