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Banking & Financial Services


QTS Data Centers Purchases Netherlands Company To Expand Overseas

Posted November 9, 2023 Overland Park-based QTS Data Centers announced it has acquired the Netherlands-based data center to further its operating capabilities in Europe. The transaction to acquire the Netherlands data center, Zentrys, was finalized on Oct. 31. The acquisition… more

Midwest BankCentre Names Kansas City Market President

Posted November 9, 2023 Saint Louis-based bank Midwest BankCentre has appointed a new market president for the Kansas City area in a move to expand its reach. Midwest BankCentre announced late last month that Kansas City banking veteran Trey Cunningham… more

New Record For Americans Credit Card Debt Reaches $1.08T

Posted November 9, 2023 A new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows Americans have reached a cumulative $1.08 trillion in credit card debt. Credit card balances increased by $48 billion to $1.08 trillion… more

Creative Planning Acquires $13B Asset Team, Scales Up Retirement 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… more

Kansas City Jury Verdict Calls For $1.8B In Damages Paid By Real Estate Brokers

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… more

USDOT Partners With KCMO To Study Finance For $15B In Infrastructure Projects

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… more

Average American’s Net Worth Rises In Part To Higher Home, Stock Prices

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… more

JPMorgan Supports 60/40 Investments Despite Higher Interest Rates

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… more

Fed Beige Book; Bankers On ‘Loan Diet’ As Credit Quality Expected To Drop

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… more

Q&A With Tim Petty

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… more