Public Policy

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Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the "Volcker Rule," strictly limits banking entities' ability to sponsor and invest in hedge funds and private equity funds.

For nearly 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank has dedicated itself to supporting the individuals and companies who create disruptive new technologies. We believe that strong IP rights are essential for innovation.

On June 14, 2011, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Immigration Driving Entrepreneurship in America (IDEA) Act of 2011, which aims to promote innovation, research and job growth in the U.S.

Going public too soon can be a mistake for a startup, but current regulations often force companies to take this action before they are ready. Legislators in Washington are working to change that with the introduction of what's known as The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act.

Anthony Shriver introduces the Best Buddies program and describes why you should join him and SVB to raise money for this important program that benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

I just returned from SVB’s Leadership Summit for venture capital and private equity CFOs, where I had the opportunity to facilitate several discussions about new regulations affecting the venture capital and private equity arenas. We were “fortunate” enough to be meeting the day after the SEC announced their new rules defining venture capital funds...

In the United States, we often undervalue the role good policy can play in helping to support nascent industries that promise significant growth. If entrepreneurs and investors are going to devote years of their lives and tens or hundreds of millions of dollars to develop and commercialize transformative ideas, they need stable, clear policies they can count on. This is particularly true in sectors like clean technology and life sciences.

When I first arrived in Silicon Valley in 1986, my division at DSC Communications employed 1,300 people. Of those, roughly 1,000 were in manufacturing. We built everything from printed circuit boards to full communications systems. We also bought circuit boards from a number of outside sources, all located locally.