Banking & Finance

Banks, credit unions, lenders, and the financial institutions serving businesses and consumers across the region.

Investar acquiring Alabama-based Cheaha Bank

Investar Holding Corp., the holding company for Investar Bank, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cheaha Financial Group Inc.

Omnidek wins BREW pitch competition

After creating Omnidek in 2016 with $500, Baton Rouge-native Chris Jordan has won Baton...

BREW: A glimpse into the future of investing

Efforts to curb the stark racial inequities regarding investment in minority-owned businesses must be...

Broome hopeful federal aid forthcoming under Biden

s the battle lines for the next possible COVID-19 relief bill are being drawn, it seems increasingly likely that Baton Rouge and other local governments struggling with revenue shortfalls amid the pandemic could receive federal aid.

BREW keynote: Self-fund your entrepreneurial venture as far as you can

While venture capital may seem like a “sexy” option for entrepreneurs to grow their...

Reopened PPP approves 60,000 forgivable loans in first week

Roughly 60,000 borrowers were approved for more than $5 billion in forgivable loans during...
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CFOs at midsize companies predict swift revenue rebound

U.S. midmarket companies expect their businesses to rebound in the year ahead after revenue...

Big banks reducing loan-loss reserves, showing economic optimism

  The pandemic and recession aren’t over by a long shot, but banks are feeling...

DOJ settles first PPP fraud civil case

A bankrupt internet retailer is the first borrower under the Paycheck Protection Program to...

Some things you’ll need to have when applying for a second PPP loan

After relaunching the Paycheck Protection Program to select lenders on Jan. 11, Wednesday was...
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