US Bank Failures / News of the Money-World Ep 62

New to the story around SVG, Silvergate, and Signature, then check out this article!Worrying about a bank run is not advisable, especially considering how well positioned they are now. New Zealand banks fared well in 2008 and from what I hear, they sound super profitable. As an investor, continual market awareness is a small price to pay for insurance against uncertain times though. If you have faith that in the long term, a traditional approach to investing is a prudent strategy (and that’s a pretty safe bet btw!) this really should cause you no concern whatsoever. Having said that, many local commentators often remain silent on a risk we all quietly worry about. There’s a blind spot everyday investors have as a result: No one talks about the risk of systemic failure of the banking system. It’s not a profitable concern for one’s own career in this field, but I believe we should be framing a diversification discussion using old and new, alternative forms of decentralised money. Read more here___________________News of the Money-World! An informative, quirky, and curious look into current financial events that may affect you, the everyday investor.News of the Money-World is a joint podcast venture between Ungaro & Co Financial Advisers, and kōura Wealth Limited.kōura Wealth Limited (kōura) is the issuer and manager of the kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. The PDS is available on the website http://www.kourawealth.co.nz.__________________Hey! Can we have a little chat?If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community!Use the following referral/affiliate links. In some cases with these codes, I may receive a financial benefit - in other cases I've waived any benefit so you can get a better deal.Hatch: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up and deposit $100NZD.Sharesies: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up for the first time.Easy Crypto: One of NZ's most trusted places to buy/sell your digital assets. Sharesight: Get 5 months free when you sign up to an annual (paid) subscription. CMC Markets: You and I both get $150 if you sign up using this link. *Note CFD's are incredibly high risk investment options(read more here)When you're reviewing your insurance plan or KiwiSaver, obtaining a mortgage or in need of financial advice, use Ungaro & Co Financial Services, the main partner of this podcast. Want to learn more about working with Darcy Ungaro, book in a free 15-min phone call - click on this link.Enough of the sales pitch, what else?1 - Ask me anything, suggest a topic!2 - Subscribe to YouTube to get earlier access, participate in these live-recordings.3 - Sign up to the NZ Everyday Investor Newsletter! Disclaimer: Please act independent from any content provided in these episodes - it's not financial advice, because there's no accounting for your individual circumstances. Better be safe than sorry here - Do your own research, and take on board a broad range of opinions. Ideally, engage a financial adviser and pay for advice!