Insights

Cash Lads Ep. 7 — Silicon Valley Bank and Bust

How Silicon Valley Bank's business model — built for a low-inflation world — unravelled when prices and interest rates surged.

Cash Lads Podcast

Cash Lads — Episode 7

A major U.S. bank collapsed almost overnight. The Cash Lads unpack how Silicon Valley Bank’s business model — built for a low-inflation world — unravelled when prices and interest rates surged. From tech startups to bond portfolios, the lads explore what went wrong, why it happened so fast, and what it reveals about modern banking risks.

Cash Lads is co-hosted by Paul Molloy (BoxCleverTax) and Marcus Doyle (Clear Financial). This podcast does not constitute financial or tax advice.

Ready to Discuss Your Tax Needs?

Whether it's a quick question or a detailed consultation, I'm available to assist you in navigating the complexities of tax legislation.

Related Insights

16th April 2026

Cash Lads Ep. 14 — A Financial View of The Iran War

The financial impacts of the Iran conflict — how rising prices and interest rates will affect our lives, with context from previous oil crises.

Read Insight

10th April 2026

For Accountants — Specialist Tax Backup When You Need It

From one-off technical queries to ongoing support — flexible specialist tax backup for accountants who want to keep their clients in-house.

Read Insight

02nd April 2026

Cash Lads Ep. 13 — Swedish Copy and Paste? No Thanks, We’re Irish

Sweden had the same property trouble in 1992 that Ireland hit in 2008 — but somehow escaped the IMF. Why couldn't we copy and paste?

Read Insight