Why is cash considered a liability for banks?

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Curious. Trying to understand what’s happening with svb, and this concept does not click yet.

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The cash isn’t theirs, typically; it’s owned by the depositors. The banks also absolutely need that cash in order to function, because if anyone comes in and asks to cash out their accounts, the bank needs to be able to pay out.

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