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Finance

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2012
Plastic Power

The carnage in community banks on the Gulf Coast hasn't ensnared one bank. In this case, it helps to focus exclusively on one product.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • June 8, 2012
Healing Banks

Banks on the Gulf Coast are finally showing signs of recovery. Profits and loans are rising.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 7, 2012
Manage the Indexes

Most stock money managers can't beat their benchmark indexes over time, so Antonetti Capital Management helps clients manage the indexes.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 7, 2012
A New Flag

PNC Bank is the latest entry into Gulf Coast regional banking. The Pittsburgh-based firm still has big plans for Florida.

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 7, 2012
A Generous Offer

IberiaBank offers to pay a premium for Florida Gulf Bancorp in Fort Myers. The price could set a benchmark for future transactions.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 7, 2012
A Welcome Return

Nearly half the community banks on the Gulf Coast have a positive quarterly return on assets, more than double the 2009 tally. Bankers hope the turn has staying power.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 7, 2012
Banquistadors

A Spanish-owned bank plans to grow its presence on the Gulf Coast, drawn by the promise of economic recovery and diversification.

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  • By Alex Walsh
  • January 1, 2012
Hidden Profits

Superior Bank's profitable start to 2011 was even better than many realize.

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • December 16, 2011
Building Chase

JPMorgan Chase continues to grow its presence on the Gulf Coast and throughout Florida. The state's tentative recovery and tighter bank regulations won't slow these bankers.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2011
Game Plan

The executives at Community Bank & Co. don't shy away from being bold. The approach has started to pay off.

  • Finance
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  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • December 9, 2011
Stretching Margins

Net income of 72% of Gulf Coast banks increased in the third quarter compared with 2010. Despite lingering concerns over regulations and demand for borrowing, more banks are becoming profitable.

  • Industries
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.

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