April 23, 2024
Banking & Finance
Wealthy in Florida are among most undertaxed in nation
A new report from WalletHub finds that the poor are most overtaxed in Washington, Hawaii and Illinois; the wealthiest 1 percent are most undertaxed in Wyoming, Nevada and Florida.
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Published on 9/21/2015
Federal Reserve will keep interest rates the same
The Federal Open Market Committee reaffirmed its view that the current 0 to 1/4 percent target range for the federal funds rate remains appropriate.
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Published on 9/17/2015
Raymond James, Wells Fargo, others ordered to pay millions in restitution to retirement accounts and charities
FINRA orders Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and LPL Financial to pay more than $30 million in restitution to retirement accounts and charities overcharged for mutual funds.
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Published on 7/6/2015
Rita Lowman, COO of C1 Bank, elected Chairwoman of Florida Bankers Association
The Florida Bankers Association has elected Rita Lowman, C1 Bank's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as the 2017 Chairwoman of the organization.
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Published on 6/12/2015
IberiaBank announces successful conversion of Old Florida Bank
Over the weekend of April 24, 2015, IberiaBank successfully consolidated operating systems and signage. As of Monday, April 27, 2015, all former Old Florida Bank branches now operate as IberiaBank.
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Published on 4/27/2015
U.S. investors less attracted to mutual funds managed by people with foreign-sounding names
A new study from the University of Miami School of Business Administration looks at the effects of discrimination on economic choices. Despite growing public awareness, discrimination influences decision-making in many areas, including legal matters and consumer choices.
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Published on 4/27/2015
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2015
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $35.4 billion in February, down $7.2 billion from $42.7 billion in January.
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Published on 4/2/2015
Wealth Management: A wealth of knowledge
In today's financial environment, experienced Florida private bankers and wealth management professionals suggest the following strategies for investors.
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Published on 3/25/2015
Trevor Burgess - Wage Champion
C1 Bank's CEO set the tone on a living wage policy.
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Published on 12/26/2014
Florida retail sales outpace the nation
Florida retailers are expected to exceed 2013 holiday sales this year, according to an Economic Commentary from Florida TaxWatch; however, increased consumer spending may not benefit Florida retailers like it should due to a tax loophole.
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Published on 11/25/2014
Investing trends in Florida
With VC and private equity funding abundant, now's a good time for business owners seeking to sell or raise money.
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Published on 9/26/2014
Faces of Florida Investing
The private equity business in Florida is growing. In this article, you'll meet some of the key players in Florida, including...
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Published on 9/26/2014
Bankers to know in Florida
Interviews with bankers to know in Florida: Larisa Perry, Regional President, central Florida, Wells Fargo, Orlando; Randy Burden, Executive Chairman, Old Florida Bank, Orlando... and many more.
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Published on 9/26/2014
Community banks think outside the core
Community banks, hard put to earn profits on their traditional lending, are finding new sources of revenue.
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Published on 9/26/2014
Brilliant deductions: Tax help for individuals and businesses
Need help with your tax returns? In this article, you will find five tax moves individuals can make to cut their tax burden.
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Published on 9/26/2014
Tallahassee's missing economic development piece
A new incubator in Leon County fills a void in economic development.
What was once a warehouse at the Leon County Historic Amtrak Station is now a support system for budding entrepreneurs.
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Published on 7/28/2014
Financing the real estate boom
In his 43 years in real estate financing, Ezra Katz has seen it all.
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Published on 6/27/2014
Budget Turkey Report for 2014
Florida taxpayers are set to pay $120 million for projects inserted into the budget and not publicly vetted by lawmakers next year, according to the 2014 Budget Turkey Report t from Florida TaxWatch.
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Published on 5/23/2014
Florida Consumer Sentiment Index declined in April
Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined by one point in April 2014 to 79. Among the five components that make up the index three decreased and two increased.
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Published on 4/29/2014
What's ahead for the stock market in 2014?
Eight Florida money managers offer their insights for investing in the year ahead.
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Published on 3/31/2014
Stetson University's student investors beat performance benchmarks
While their parents may not trust them to invest the family's money, students in Stetson University's George Investments Institute are responsible for the program's $3.2-million endowment.
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Published on 3/31/2014
Canadian Banks Depositing More Branches in Florida
Canadian Banks are following their customers to Florida, hoping to tap new opportunities.
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Published on 2/28/2014
Economic ripples from Venezuela to Florida
A currency crackdown, surging inflation and government interference in pricing in Venezuela are likely to spill over into Florida's economy.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Economic Report on Florida's 2013 Job Growth
A special economic report from Florida TaxWatch on Florida's economy in 2013. The report shows how Florida continues to produce private sector jobs at a rate much higher than in 2011 and 2012. For the first time in three years, job gains were noted in all private sector categories.
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Published on 1/30/2014
Governor Scott: USAA to Create 1200 New Jobs in Hillsboough County
USAA Expansion will create up to 1,215 new jobs and $164.3 million in capital investment by 2019.
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Published on 11/5/2013
