SVB collapse sends 'wake up call' to UK VCTs and start-ups

Need to have cash ‘diversified’

Eve Maddock-Jones
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The blow-up of Silicon Valley Bank and the rapid buyout from HSBC should act as a “wake up call” to all businesses, and start-ups especially, to make sure their cash is diversified across several banks.

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