What happened in Financial Market on March 17, 2023?
SVB Financial Group filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection: SVB Financial Group, a bank holding company that provides banking and financial services to technology, life sciences, and healthcare companies, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company cited financial difficulties due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decline in the tech sector as reasons for the filing.
Changes to the Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS) structure scheduled to go into effect after the close of trading on March 17, 2023: GICS is a standardized classification system for equities developed by MSCI and Standard & Poor’s. The changes to the GICS structure are expected to affect the classification of certain companies across various sectors, including the addition of new sectors and the reclassification of some companies to different sectors.
A court ruling that Texas agency kept power prices too high during a freeze: A Texas court has ruled that the state’s power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), kept power prices too high during a freeze in February 2023 that left millions without power. The ruling could have significant implications for the state’s power industry and consumers.
Recent updates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a government agency responsible for regulating and enforcing consumer finance laws. The CFPB’s activity log provides updates on its recent actions, including rulemakings, enforcement actions, and consumer education initiatives.
Insights from McKinsey & Company on the changes in the insurance industry: McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that provides insights and advice to businesses across various industries. Its recent publication provides insights on how the insurance industry is changing, including the impact of technology, changing consumer preferences, and new regulatory developments.