Analyzing the Rapid Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

What year was Silicon Valley Bank founded?

• 2000

• 1983

• 1975

• 1990

What was the rank of Silicon Valley Bank in the US before its collapse?

• 25th

• 20th

• 16th

• 10th

What triggered Silicon Valley Bank's collapse?

• Poor investment choices

• A run on the bank

• Fraudulent activities

• Natural disaster

What act signed by President Barack Obama aimed at stricter regulation of banks?

• The Glass-Steagall Act

• The Dodd Frank Act

• The Patriot Act

• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

During which administration were some banking regulations rolled back?

• Clinton Administration

• Obama Administration

• Trump Administration

• Bush Administration

How much did SVB's deposits triple to during the pandemic?

• $250 billion

• $200 billion

• $150 billion

• $189 billion

What was the consequence of rising interest rates for SVB?

• Increased profits

• Decreased loan demand

• Losses on bond investments

• Improved liquidity

How much were SVB's investments worth less than their fair value?

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $17 billion

• $25 billion

What was the amount SVB tried to withdraw before running out of cash?

• $30 billion

• $50 billion

• $42 billion

• $60 billion

What did President Joe Biden attribute as a cause for the bank failures?

• Cybersecurity breaches

• Dodd Frank Act rollback

• Poor federal oversight

• Global economic downturn