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Finance

  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 17, 2010
Different Directions

The founder of a local seized bank ponders what could have been, while a banker new to the Gulf Coast muses about what's next.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2010
3rd Quarter Banking Charts

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

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • September 10, 2010
Edison Lights

When the financial crisis finally recedes, only a handful of community banks will be left standing on the Gulf Coast. It's a good bet that Edison National Bank will be among those.

  • Finance
  • By Carl Cronan
  • September 10, 2010
Fewer Vaults

The number of banks based in the Gulf Coast region has fallen considerably over the past year, and experts say there may be more fallout as the recession lingers. A lack of lending may be the biggest problem.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • September 10, 2010
Trust us

Independent non-deposit trust companies on the Gulf Coast have been quietly and steadily making money, largely avoiding the turmoil in the rest of the financial-services industry. That's just the way they like it.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 10, 2010
Ratio Redux

A bank's true health is often a mystery to even the most astute observers. A new ratio on the scene might help the process.

  • Finance
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2010
2nd Quarter Banking Charts

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

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 10, 2010
The Right Fit

A capital infusion in a recession isn't an impossible dream for community bankers. One of the industry's old pros has proved it so.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • July 9, 2010
Bank Lifeline

A group of former Bank of America executives plans to invest as much as $350 million in TIB Financial, the Naples-based bank-holding company. The fresh capital saves the company from the unfortunate fate of some of its cross-town rivals and gives existing shareholders another chance.

  • Finance
  • By Carl Cronan
  • July 9, 2010
Account Closed

William Klich concludes a banking career that has spanned more than four decades in Florida. He leaves on a high note and expects banks in this state to regain strength as well.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • June 18, 2010
Bank bids heat up

Competition for the assets and deposits of failed Florida banks has increased in the last few months as investors swarm the state. But the threat of oil washing up on Gulf Coast shores could dampen their enthusiasm.

  • Finance
  • By Carl Cronan
  • June 18, 2010
Underage Banking

Newer banks in the Gulf Coast region appear to have performed better through the first quarter, based on FDIC figures. Missing the mid-2000s real estate loan frenzy helped.

  • Finance
  • By Carl Cronan
  • June 18, 2010
Choice Branches

HomeBanc's Jerry Campbell is trying a new way to expand his young $250 million bank — recycling offices and deposits of those that have closed in Florida. Two former Encore Bank branches in Pinellas County are a start.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • June 18, 2010
Call forward

Fifth Third Bank paid a high price to boost its presence in Florida in 2005. David Call, the bank's South Florida president and CEO, says the situation is stabilizing.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss
  • June 11, 2010
Trading Places

Collier County's large community banks have been decimated by the collapse of construction and development. But it seems there are plenty of eager banks ready to take their place, including the newest entrant: EverBank.

  • Finance
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