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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eric Garcia

Biden says banking system is ‘safe’ after Silicon Valley Bank collapse and vows accountability for executives

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President Joe Biden reassured Americans that the nation’s banking system is safe after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week and said there would be accountability for financial executives.

The president’s actions come after the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced on Sunday evening that depositors for Silicon Valley Bank would have access to their money on Monday.

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