SVB Financial Group faces legal challenges and potential breakup plan.

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SVB Financial Group faces legal challenges and potential breakup plan.
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SVB Financial Group has accused the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of taking "improper actions" to cut it off from cash held at its former subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank, which was seized by regulators to stem a national bank run. The company has filed for Chapter 11 protection and is exploring options, including a potential bankruptcy sale, for its venture capital and investment banking units. The FDIC has placed a hold on all of SVB Financial's bank accounts as part of its investigation of potential claims against the bank's former parent.

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