SVB Collapse Sign Of Fed's Blindspot

Richard Christopher Whalen, Investment Banker & Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors

13-Mar-23 08:45

Pause
Embed

Silicon Valley Bank is the first US bank to collapse in a decade followed by New York's Signature Bank. We ask Christopher Whalen, investment banker and Chairman at Whalen Global Advisors about what gave rise to these fallouts and the key developments to watch out for.

Image credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Moh Heng Ying, Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See

Presented by: Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: Corporates, technology, economy, international

Tags: silicon valley bank, bank failure, tech startups, us treasury,

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) We discuss how AI is shaping information, engagement, and credibility in the digital age with Kiron Kesav, Chief Strategy Officer, PHD APAC at OMG Malaysia.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Zootopia 2 and then ask: What (or who) are your favourite on-screen animal characters?

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) We talk about Perodua's new EV, the QV-E and the conversations surrounding it. Daniel also shares his thoughts on the recently launched luxury sedan from JAC, the Maestro S800.

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) We look at the benefits of pressure washing your brain, Matt’s morbid curiosity and Richard’s misconceptions about horror fans.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) We speak to Meenakshi Raman about what COP30 in Belém achieved, what fell short, and what the outcomes mean for global climate action.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) We look ahead to the upcoming SEA Games and Malaysia's chances in the tournament.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

What kinds of food and drink help people keep warm while living in extreme cold? The Food Chain explores.

PROGRAMMES