Finance

By Jean Gruss
April 5, 2013

Placed in trust

A Fort Myers trust company found a lucrative niche in the struggling financial service industry.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 5, 2013

'Capital to Grow'

The capital-raising market for community banks isn't totally dry. One local banker, with $250,000 of his own money, leads the way.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
April 5, 2013

Playing a happier tune

After a painful shakeout that saw spectacular failures on the Gulf Coast, banks finally regain sound footing.

Finance

By Denise Kalette
February 22, 2013

One Step Ahead

In an increasingly competitive landscape, USAmeriBank adds an insurance agency to its arsenal as it tries to outrun its rivals.

Finance

By Denise Kalette
December 14, 2012

Vigilance Pays

In a move that will double its assets, C1 Bank undertakes its largest acquisition yet. To succeed, openness is key.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
December 14, 2012

Patience, Patience

The current community-banking environment isn't for the weak-hearted. Yet the bank that remains the newest on the Gulf Coast might have the perfect antidote to the heartache.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
December 14, 2012

Earning It

Earnings at banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast improved dramatically this year. Borrowers should benefit.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 14, 2012

A Gulf Coast wealth management firm with a nationwide network of financial planners will pound its strategy to survive the onslaught of industry regulations. The gist: Grow rapidly, so it can deftly handle new rules.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 14, 2012

Hot Pursuit

The biggest bank in the country had a teeny tiny presence in Florida five years ago. Times have changed, and now Chase Bank aims for statewide prominence.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 14, 2012

Credit Check

Three Tampa-area credit unions are in the thick of a recession-busting expansion that stretches from Cape Coral to Columbia, S.C. The long reach of regulation remains a big hurdle.