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Biden offers assurances after major US banks collapse

United States President Joe Biden says customers will 'be protected' and 'have access to their money' after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]

US President Joe Biden has sought to dispel fears over a potential financial crisis following the rapid collapse of two major United States banks, saying customers would be protected and can trust that the country’s banking system is “safe”.

During a brief news conference at the White House on Monday, Biden said he would seek to hold those responsible to account and push for better oversight and regulation of larger banks, while he also promised that “no losses would be borne by the taxpayers”.

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