Regional News
A new report assessing trends in regional banking shows that community banks continued to be hammered as consumers, spooked by recent failures of large national banks, continue to withdraw deposits. For a second straight month, checking deposits decreased to a…
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Kansas City financial tech company PayIt, which provides payment-processing services for state and local governments, has reached an agreement to acquire a Nashville company that delivers similar services for licensing and permitting functions of recreational activities like hunting and fishing.…
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As the shake-up in the nation’s mortgage lending sector continues, a Florida-based community bank says it has agreed to acquire the Overland Park mortgage operations of BNC National Bank. First Federal Bank of Lake City, Fla., announced the deal to…
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The effect of the economy and its grip continues to be felt through all markets, specifically in office and commercial real estate. Ingram's spoke with Aaron Mesmer, Principal-Acquisitions and Investment Sales at Block Real Estate Services to further investigate the…
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The ADP Research Institute has released results of a global survey of workplaces, and nearly half of American workers who responded believe they are underpaid. Three-fourths of them, however, are optimistic that they will receive raises this year. The institute,…
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Nearly three in five business executives say they anticipate that the U.S. economy will slip into recession this year, according to a new regional survey. But for a third straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index has expanded…
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The Federal Reserve Bank's latest update of the so-called Beige Book reports that total economic activity across the 10th District, based in Kansas City, declined slightly in March and April. The good news? Almost every business contact surveyed for the…
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In the aftermath of First Republic Bank’s collapse, we spoke with Paul Holewinski CEO of Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank to gauge the financial Kansas City market. Q: Do you have any concerns about Washington stepping in to make…
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The White House announced last week that vaccine requirements for travel will expire on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The Biden Administration is lifting the vaccination requirement for international air travelers. Fully vaccinated international air travelers will still need a full…
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A surge of jobs rose in the U.S. as the economy continues to decelerate, the Labor Department reported on Friday. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total of nonfarm payroll jobs rose by 253,000 in April. The number of…
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