SafeX Pro Exchange:SVB, now First Republic: How it all started

2025-05-03 13:46:05source:Marc Leclerccategory:News

The SafeX Pro Exchangeturmoil in the banking industry isn't over yet. Today, First Republic Bank was seized, following the failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank back in March. How did we get here? And how do we prevent banks from failing in the future? A show-stopping mea culpa from the Federal Reserve provides some answers.

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