March 28, 2024

Banking & Finance

Is an older economy a weaker economy?

Since the Great Recession, many people have asked Federal Reserve officials if they are penalizing senior citizens by keeping interest rates low. Questioners are concerned about retirees living mainly off savings and earning low rates on those savings. But Fed policymakers are not unconcerned about seniors. In fact, the notion of monetary policy penalizing or rewarding one group or another highlights a misconception about policy's objectives and reach. Monetary policy does not seek to pick economic winners and losers. It is, rather, a "blunt tool" designed to create an environment conducive to broad economic prosperity. Read more »
Published on 5/24/2016

U.S. international trade in goods and services - March 2016

Economic analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Read more »
Published on 5/4/2016

Cease Fire: HCA and Florida Department of Revenue reach tax-battle truce

Hospital chain HCA Inc. and the Florida Department of Revenue have settled a years-long corporate-income tax battle worth more than $60 million. Under the terms of the settlement, obtained by... Read more »
Published on 4/12/2016

Strengthening retirement security by cracking down on conflicts of interest in retirement savings

Middle class economics means that Americans should be able to retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. But today, the rules of the road do not ensure that financial advisers act in their clients' best interest when they give retirement investment advice. Read more »
Published on 4/6/2016

Investing outlook in 2016

Florida Trend asked four experts in money management about their views on the economy and investing for the year ahead Read more »
Published on 3/28/2016

Business inflation expectations stay stable

For the third consecutive month, firms report they anticipate 1.8 percent inflation over the coming year. The March Business Inflation Expectations survey examines if financial market volatility has changed firms' hiring and capital investment planning for 2016. Read more »
Published on 3/18/2016

For Florida, the graying of America presents both promises and pitfalls

The state of Florida is expecting an initial boon from the coming influx of retiring baby boomers, but providing needed services for those same residents as they get older will become a challenge. Read more »
Published on 3/11/2016

Finance & Insurance

Industry interviews, charts, profiles and a by-the-numbers sector overview. Read more »
Published on 2/26/2016

Tax war: HCA and the Department of Revenue

Hospital chain HCA and the state Department of Revenue are fighting a decade-long battle over the company's tax bills that shows no signs of letting up. Read more »
Published on 1/27/2016

A sunny economic outlook for Florida in 2016

Improved job growth contributing significantly to the economy. Read more »
Published on 1/18/2016

Concern over Chinese economy sends stocks reeling

Shares on major exchanges fell for a sixth consecutive day on Thursday while crude prices bounced back from multi­year lows as volatile markets digested another move lower in the yuan and Chinese efforts to stabilize a sinking stock market. Read more »
Published on 1/7/2016

Federal Reserve raises interest rates, cites ongoing U.S. economic recovery

"Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic outcomes, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/4 to 1/2 percent." Read more »
Published on 12/16/2015

Raymond James to acquire the US Private Client Services Unit of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) announced today that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the US Private Client Services unit (PCS) of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (Deutsche AWM). Read more »
Published on 12/3/2015

U.S. initiatives could help Puerto Rico's fiscal recovery and debt restructuring

Part of Moody's Global Credit Research - October 2015 Read more »
Published on 10/19/2015

Venture Capital: Investing in Florida Companies

Download the complete Quid report on venture capital investing in Florida Read more »
Published on 10/2/2015

Florida has 35 billionaires on Forbes list of richest Americans

On Tuesday, Forbes announced its 34th annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans. Read more »
Published on 9/29/2015

10 tax moves for 2015

Business owners and individual taxpayers can benefit from an extension of some tax breaks Read more »
Published on 9/28/2015

Early-stage investing

Tamiami Angels' Tim Cartwright talks about what makes a successful investment. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2015

Investing in Florida companies

Private investments in Florida companies totaled $6.1 billion from July 2010 – July 2015. This article offers statistical information on the different types of industries who have received that money, from biotech and pharmaceuticals to social media marketing. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2015

A long view on venture capital

A recent arrival to Florida's venture capital sector says the state is only beginning to capitalize on the research and ideas coming out of its public and institutions. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2015

Dueling standards for investment advice

A proposed federal rule governing investment advice is creating controversy in the financial world. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2015

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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
Published on 6/12/2015

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USF marine scientist Mark Luther, says dozens of concrete barriers protecting the bridge from collision is just the beginning of an ongoing effort to keep it safe.

 

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