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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

Silicon Valley Bank and Bust

from Cash Lads · host Paul Molloy & Marcus Doyle

Just two years ago, a major U.S. bank collapsed almost overnight. In this episode, the Cash Lads unpack how Silicon Valley Bank’s business model - built for a low-inflation world - unravelled when prices and interest rates surged. From tech startups to bond portfolios, the lads explore what went wrong, why it happened so fast, and what it reveals about modern banking risks.Warning: This podcast does not constitute financial or tax advice.  Please contact a financial advisor or tax advisor to discuss your own individual circumstances, taking into account your needs and objectives, knowledge and experience and financial situation.

Just two years ago, a major U.S. bank collapsed almost overnight. In this episode, the Cash Lads unpack how Silicon Valley Bank’s business model - built for a low-inflation world - unravelled when prices and interest rates surged. From tech startups to bond portfolios, the lads explore what went wrong, why it happened so fast, and what it reveals about modern banking risks. Warning: This podcast does not constitute financial or tax advice. Please contact a financial advisor or tax advis...

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