Finance

By Mark Gordon
December 10, 2020

Banks across the region shore up capital levels

As the uncertainty of 2021 lingers, a positive sign shines through in strong capital ratios.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
November 13, 2020

Stick together: Growth equity leaders partner up for the long haul

Steve Lux, Travis Milks and Brian Model, the co-founders of Tampa, Florida-based Topmark Partners, have worked alongside each other for 20 years.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
September 18, 2020

As pandemic drags communities down, banks step up

Tampa Bay area banks and credit unions are donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations that provide food and shelter to people whose lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Finance

By Business Observer Staff
September 18, 2020

Banks in region grow asset bases rapidly

Raymond James remains the clear leader among banks based in the region.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 10, 2020

Bank finds opportunity in industry upheaval

A fast-growing Central Florida bank brings its relationship-driven focus to Southwest Florida.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 7, 2020

Community bank readies itself for surge in business

With new buildings and new customers — capitalizing on bigger banks’ missteps in one case — Sanibel Captiva Community Bank primes itself for a solid end to the year.

Finance

By Achieva Credit Union
August 6, 2020

The Banking Relationship Every Business Needs

Finance

Financial services firm invests time, resources into disruptive model

Vimvest seeks to be at the front of the line as its industry chases tech-based disruptions. To get there, the company is seizing on a seismic shift in how people invest and save money.

Finance

By Business Observer Staff
June 19, 2020

COVID-19 CEO update: Kevin Johnson, Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Suncoast Credit Union in Tampa, Florida, provides an update on how he and his organization are handling the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Finance

By Business Observer Staff
June 19, 2020

COVID-19 CEO update: Rita Lowman, Pilot Bank, Tampa

Pilot Bank President Rita Lowman expects some bumps in the road as the economy recovers from COVID-19 but is generally optimistic about the future.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
June 19, 2020

Net gain: Amid crisis, boutique investment firm lands an ace

The COVID-19 crisis hasn’t stopped Naples-based Fifth Avenue Family Office from executing its strategy. That includes hiring a savvy — yet untested — college athlete to run a new angel fund.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
June 19, 2020

Results-oriented accounting firm makes bold move to stand out

Accounting firm Hancock Askew & Co. LLP has launched Clarity Capital Advisors, a Tampa-based spinoff firm that handles interim/fractional CFO solutions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate finance advice.