Banking & Finance

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

As coronavirus fears drive down stocks, Baton Rouge companies feel impact

Though there haven’t been any reported cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Louisiana, the...

Business First Bancshares acquires Houma-based Pedestal Bank 

Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, and Pedestal Bancshares today...

Small business tax tips for 2020

Business owners and entrepreneurs should already be prepping for the 2020 tax year as planning has becomes a year-round process.

Merger mania in banking continues

There seems to be no slowing the consolidation wave that's rolling through the Baton Rouge banking industry.

Will Louisiana tackle high commercial insurance rates?

Will the Legislature pass legislation, including tort reform, that will finally bring relief to escalating commercial vehicle insurance rates?

The guaranteed change of Guaranty

Flynn Foster is managing Guaranty Corp. in the family tradition of constant evolution to keep the business relevant for the times.
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Entrepreneur: Brian Pangburn

Entrepreneur: Brian Pangburn is principal and CEO of The Pangburn Group, which provides recordkeeping for non-qualified benefit plan and employer-owned life insurance.

New BRAF program makes philanthropy easier

The new BRAF program allows philanthropists to set up charitable funds with the nonprofit while still using their own money managers.

Banking on medical marijuana in Louisiana is challenging business

Finding financial institutions willing to handle the business of medical marijuana in Louisiana is challenging, but federal help may be on the way.

Executive Spotlight: Jay Johnson

Executive Spotlight: Jay Johnson officially took over as chief financial officer for Lamar Advertising Company on Oct. 1, four months after being named.
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