Federal Reserve Acknowledges Inadequate Oversight of SVB Collapse
The Federal Reserve has recently acknowledged its inadequate oversight of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in 2020. The collapse of SVB, a small California-based bank, was caused by a combination of factors, including poor management and risky lending practices. However, the Federal Reserve's failure to properly supervise the bank's operations also played a significant role in its downfall.SVB was a small bank with assets of around $500 million, making it a relatively minor player in the banking industry. However, it had a significant presence in the technology sector,