SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- SVB Financial Group (NasdaqGS:SIVB - News) announced today that Michael Descheneaux, chief financial officer, will present at the Fox-Pitt Kelton Caronia Carol Waller Small and Mid-Cap Bank and Insurance Conference on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

A live webcast of the conference, including slides, will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/fpk5/sivbe/ and will be archived for 90 days following the presentation.

About SVB Financial Group

For 25 years, SVB Financial Group and its subsidiaries, including Silicon Valley Bank, have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. SVB Financial Group is a financial holding company that serves emerging growth and mature companies in the technology, life science, private equity and premium wine industries. Offering diversified financial services through Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, SVB Global and SVB Private Client Services, SVB Financial Group provides clients with commercial, investment, international and private banking services. The Company also offers funds management, broker-dealer transactions, asset management and a full range of services for private equity companies, as well as the added value of its knowledge and networks worldwide. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., SVB Financial Group operates through 27 offices in the U.S. and five internationally. More information on the Company can be found at http://www.svb.com.

Disclaimer:

SVB Silicon Valley Bank refers to Silicon Valley Bank, the California bank subsidiary and the commercial banking operation of SVB Financial Group. Banking services are provided by Silicon Valley Bank, a member of the FDIC and the Federal Reserve. SVB Private Client Services is a division of Silicon Valley Bank. SVB Financial Group is also a member of the Federal Reserve.

          SVB Financial Group
          Meghan O'Leary, Investor Relations 
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