An industrial bank or industrial loan company (each, an ILC) charter can be an attractive option for a financial technology company (fintech) or other company seeking to enter the banking space. In June 2024, the Federal...more
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Are the deposits at my bank FDIC-insured?
Deposits held at FDIC-insured depository institutions are insured up to $250,000 per depositor for deposits held in the same “right and capacity.”...more
1/10/2024
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Since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in March of this year, there has been a renewed focus on Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit insurance coverage, including arrangements that provide so-called...more
This FAQ was last updated at 3 pm EST on May 1, 2023. This is an evolving situation, and we will update this FAQ as more information becomes available.
What happened with First Republic Bank?
On May 1, 2023, First...more
Are the deposits at my bank FDIC-insured?
Deposits held at FDIC-insured depository institutions are insured up to $250,000 per depositor for deposits held in the same “right and capacity” (see below)....more
I had deposits at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) that were assumed by First Citizens Bank. Are my deposits fully insured?
Deposits at First Citizens are insured up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount, which is...more
I had deposits at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) that were assumed by First Citizens. Are my deposits fully insured?
Deposits at First Citizens are insured up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount, which is $250,000...more
4/13/2023
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Silicon Valley Bank was a leading bank for the tech and life science sectors and for many of the venture capitalists who invest in those sectors. The bank’s abrupt disclosure on Wednesday, March 8, of significant losses on...more
3/17/2023
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What actions did the US government take on Sunday with respect to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank?
On Sunday, March 12, the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, and the US Treasury Department announced that the US...more
3/15/2023
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What happened to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10?
..The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of SVB on Friday morning, March 10, 2023, and appointed the Federal Deposit...more