Banking & Financial Services
Posted November 3, 2023 Creative Planning’s campaign for acquisition is showing no signs of losing steam after the wealth management firm announced its latest addition to the company’s retirement services. Creative Planning announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Chicago-based Mesirow's…
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Posted November 2, 2023 A Kansas City jury in the federal case of Burnett v. National Association of Realtors (NAR) ordered the NAR and other entities liable for approximately $1.8 billion in damages after being found guilty of colluding to…
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Posted October 26, 2023 The U.S. Department of Transportation has partnered with Kansas City to enhance innovative delivery and finance infrastructure improvements through an agreement that will support billions of dollars. The Emerging Projects Agreement focuses on Kansas City’s $15…
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Posted October 26, 2023 The Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances data shows net worth for multiple age groups increased by 37 percent between 2019 and 2022. The substantial increase showed mostly for age groups under the age of 35…
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Posted October 19, 2023 The investment strategy for the 60/40 portfolio isn't dead, regardless of being stressed since the pandemic, and is a better investment strategy than cash over the next decade, according to JPMorgan Asset Management. The 60/40 portfolio…
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Posted October 19, 2023 The Federal Reserve Board released its latest Beige Book report which shows Kansas City and the Tenth District are experiencing a “loan diet” as the bankers are still adjusting to real estate and industrial sectors. The…
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Posted October 12, 2023 Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: In times of great change, it is so important to be in a position of strength. Our clients have…
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Posted October 12, 2023 The First Federal Bank of Kansas City announced it has hired Schuyler Vaughan as its Senior Vice President of Mortgage Banking Vaughan brings 27 years of experience to the mortgage lending service and will lead the…
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Posted October 12, 2023 Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2 percent increase in their benefits in 2024, according to an announcement made by the Social Security Administration on Thursday. On average, beneficiaries will see an increase of more than…
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Posted October 11, 2023 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced last week its COO Kelly Dubbert will retire effective Feb. 29, 2024. Dubbert will be leaving after a 38-year-long career with the bank. He was appointed the role…
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