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Finance

  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 9, 2011
Qualified Survival

A banker mired in regulatory agony for three years has rediscovered his calling. But the industry is still a challenge.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss
  • December 9, 2011
Naples Globetrotters

Two Naples money managers seek out opportunities in the U.S. and overseas. Technology and travel are the keys to hunting for better returns.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss
  • December 9, 2011
Market Expansion

It's been two years since IberiaBank acquired two failed Gulf Coast banks, Orion and Century. Now, the Louisiana-based bank is courting customers with loans and wealth management.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2011
2nd Quarter Banking Charts

Total assets, returns, and net incomes are listed for each bank headquartered along the Gulf Coast.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • September 9, 2011
Strong Bonds

A small bond management firm in Fort Myers is quietly posting strong performance for its institutional clients. Its founder is a longtime bond manager who relocated his firm to the Gulf Coast.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • September 9, 2011
Careful Lending

Bankers say they've got money to lend, but finding creditworthy customers has been difficult. The challenge: The most desirable customers already have bankers.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 9, 2011
Merger Momentum

The union between Whitney Bank and Hancock Bank creates a star Southeast institution. The trick for the bank's Gulf Coast executives is to nurture long-term success with a new approach.

  • Finance
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2011
CHASE-ing the Sunshine

Making up for lost time, Chase bank is making a big expansion push into Florida. The company is snapping up a variety of properties for at least 13 new branches planned along the Gulf Coast this year.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2011
1st Quarter Banking Charts

Total assets, returns, and net incomes are listed for each bank headquartered along the Gulf Coast.

  • Finance
  • By Carl Cronan
  • June 10, 2011
Ten-Digit Territory

USAmeriBank is now the second community bank along the Gulf Coast to top $1 billion in assets. The distinction now positions it for further growth against larger competition.

  • Industries
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 10, 2011
Hold 'Em

A Texas firm with bravado and a few boldfaced backers has entered Florida. It doesn't intend to let a crowded marketplace deter its plans.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss
  • May 20, 2011
Capital Battle

Investors are scouting for opportunities to acquire banks in Florida, laying the groundwork for what they see is the eventual recovery. Big names in finance are placing their bets today.

  • Industries
  • By Dan Ping
  • May 13, 2011
Cashing in on Green

A Lake County bank is betting there's money to be made in financing green projects. To show it's more than marketing, it's leading by example in the construction of its new bank.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 8, 2011
Merger Momentum

Top performing Gulf Coast community banks from 2010 held tight going into 2011. Banks not doing as well, however, could face more threats.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 8, 2011
Small gems

RGM Capital may be small, but it has outperformed stock benchmarks over the long term. Money managers Robert Moses and Edward Calkins stick to what they know.

  • Industries
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