The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - the second biggest in US history - has triggered fresh fears the entire financial sector may be under threat.

Depositors lined up to withdraw their money from SVB and other banks before they folded within days.

But should Australians be concerned about our own financial institutions?

Today, technology editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The AgeNick Bonyhady joins Julia Carr-Catzel on the fragility of the financial sector.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - the second biggest in US history - has triggered fresh fears the entire financial sector may be under threat.
Depositors lined up to withdraw their money from SVB and other banks before they folded within days.
But should Australians be concerned about our own financial institutions?
Today, technology editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/nick-bonyhady-h17jx5">Nick Bonyhady</a> joins Julia Carr-Catzel on the fragility of the financial sector.

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