Some analysts forecast more pain for the sector as the episode spread concern about hidden risks in the banking sector and its vulnerability to the rising cost of money. Others such as Germany's Commerzbank (CBKG.DE) issued unusual statements to reassure investors. lenders First Republic Bank (FRC.N) and Western Alliance (WAL.N) said on Friday their liquidity and deposits remained strong, aiming to calm investors as their shares fell. banks have lost over $100 billion in stock market value over the past two days, with European banks losing around another $50 billion in value, according to a Reuters calculation. Federal Reserve and other central banks to fight inflation by ending the era of cheap money is exposing vulnerabilities in the market.

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SVB Financial CEO Greg Becker sent a video message to employees on Friday acknowledging the 'incredibly difficult' 48 hours leading up to the collapse of the bank. Roku said its deposits with SVB were largely uninsured, sending its shares down 10% in extended trading. SVB did not respond to calls for comment.Ĭompanies such as video game maker Roblox Corp RBLX.N and streaming device maker Roku Inc (ROKU.O) said they had hundreds of millions of dollars in deposits at the bank. Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings said on Friday it expected SVB Financial to enter bankruptcy because of its liabilities.

It's unclear if any buyer will step up to buy these assets without SVB Financial having filed for bankruptcy first. These assets could attract competitors and private equity firms, the sources added. Separately, SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, is working with investment bank Centerview Partners and law firm Sullivan & Cromwell to find buyers for its other assets, which include investment bank SVB Securities, wealth manager Boston Private and equity research firm MoffettNathanson, the sources said. An FDIC spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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