SVB Collapse Analysis: Was It Linked to Its Embrace of ESG?

The collapsed Silicone Valley Bank (SVB) was a leader in the global business movement to embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in its model. The company’s website states it prioritized: diversity, equity, and inclusion measures; and sustainability. But, did its focus on these values cause SVB to lose sight of its financial health and head toward failure? NTD spoke with Kevin Stocklin, who is Epoch Times business reporter, film producer, and former Wall Street banker, to find out more.