Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

Credit Check

Most Gulf Coast bankers don't know Sherod Halliburton. That's fine with him. The credit union president seeks to use that stealth approach to his advantage.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

On The Trail

The fourth quarter produced mixed results for Gulf Coast banks. But some lenders posted all-time great gains in 2013. That could be a good sign for 2014.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

'Art of War'

Most Gulf Coast bankers don't know Sherod Halliburton. That's fine with him. The credit union president seeks to use that stealth approach to his advantage.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
December 13, 2013

Positive returns

Banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast now have better returns to share with investors.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
December 13, 2013

Take the profits

Gulf Coast banks boosted profits 14% in the third quarter, buoyed by a recovering economy.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
December 13, 2013

Banks get bigger

Banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast saw annual asset growth of nearly 9% as customers borrowed more money.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
October 25, 2013

Opportunity seeker

Minnesota-based Central Bank has established a beachhead in Fort Myers and Naples.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 20, 2013

Tranquil Times

Returns on equity and assets continue to improve at a large swath of Gulf Coast banks.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 20, 2013

Lends on the Mends

Banks across the Gulf Coast, when in group formation, have surpassed $25 billion in total assets. But some banks stand alone with double-digit percentage drops.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 20, 2013

Profit Play

More than half of all Gulf Coast-based community banks posted an increase in quarterly net income. Yet profitability still lags at several institutions.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
September 20, 2013

Quiet Giant

Crews Banking Corp. has quietly joined the exclusive $1 billion asset club of Florida community banks and has been profitable even through the downturn.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
August 9, 2013

Florida focus

Making one bank work successfully throughout Florida is a supersized challenge. One institution, backed by $700 million in capital to lend, has a quiet confidence it can do it.