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FDIC Targets Ex-SVB Executives for Negligence and Fiduciary Breaches

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against 17 former executives and directors of Silicon Valley Bank, accusing them of gross negligence and fiduciary failures that led to the bank's collapse in March 2023.

Risky Decisions and Dividends

The FDIC's allegations center on interest rate and liquidity management decisions. SVB relied heavily on long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities, sensitive to rising interest rates. When rates increased, the value of these assets plummeted, limiting SVB's ability to cover liabilities. The FDIC also criticized a $294 million dividend payment made in December 2022, which left the bank vulnerable.

Defendants' Response

Lawyers for Laura Izurieta, the former Chief Risk Officer, strongly rejected the allegations, arguing that she left the bank a year prior to its collapse and provided sound risk management advice. Other defendants have not commented publicly.

Aftermath and Acquisition

The collapse of SVB sent shockwaves through the market, affecting the crypto space as well. In late March, First Citizens BancShares acquired most of SVB's assets. At the time of its collapse, SVB had assets totaling $209 billion, making it the 16th largest bank in the US.

The FDIC's lawsuit against former SVB executives underscores the importance of adhering to banking principles and risk management. This incident has led to significant changes in the financial sector, including the acquisition of assets by another bank.

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