Commercial bank to fund start-ups in the Silicon ValleyLeading banker for some of the most successful startups16th largest bank in USA
Quick Recap
In 2020 and 2021, SVD witnessed high inflow of deposits.To attract more depositors SVB started paying higher interest rates.
SVB’s Money Deployment Strategy
* USD 91B in Held to Maturity Instruments* USD 80B in Mortgage backed Securities* USD 26.1B in Available for Sale InvestmentsAll investments were in Long term bonds with 10 y maturity
Bonds Lost value as Interest Rates rose- SVB could hold them until maturityDepositors started to withdraw their moneySVB sold its bond holdings at a loss (USD 1.8B).