On March 13, 2020, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that Signature Bank had been closed.
As part of the closure, the FDIC declared that all deposits held by Signature Bank would be transferred to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
SVB will also assume all of Signature Bank’s assets, with the exception of certain assets that are being sold to other banks.
In order to protect the interests of Signature Bank’s depositors, the US government has agreed to provide a bailout package of up to $500 million for SVB depositors.
The bailout package will provide additional funds to the FDIC, which will be used to cover the costs associated with the closure of Signature Bank.
This bailout package is part of the US government’s efforts to support financial institutions in the wake of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The FDIC has also ensured that all Signature Bank deposits held by SVB will be fully insured up to the maximum deposit insurance amount of $250,000 per depositor.
SVB has also stated that it is committed to working with the FDIC to ensure that all Signature Bank depositors can access their funds as soon as possible.
The FDIC has also set up a dedicated call center to answer any questions that Signature Bank depositors may have regarding the closure of their accounts.
The FDIC has also stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and take any necessary steps to ensure that Signature Bank depositors are protected.