Banking & Finance

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

Here are the economic risks facing small businesses next year

After years of bumps, things are looking up for the American economy—but there are still risks on the horizon for business leaders, Inc. reports. 

Sports betting tax collections decline in November

Sports wagers continued to rise in Louisiana in November, though a low win percentage and promotional deductions cut tax collections from the month prior.

How the US economy surprised the experts in 2023  

In a year full of big numbers, with strong gains for stocks and even more fantastic flights for crypto, it was one shrinking number that superseded all.

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023 

The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream—for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on...

Companies are changing their diversity policies under threat of lawsuits 

At least six major U.S. companies―including JPMorgan Chase―have modified policies meant to boost racial...

Essential Credit Union pushes into Texas with merger 

Baton Rouge’s Essential Credit Union today announced it is merging with Priority Postal Credit...
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Financing firms are offering bridge loans to small businesses awaiting ERC refunds  

The IRS has put a freeze on ERC refunds but that hasn’t stopped financing...

What to know about the SBA’s new small business lending advisory committee

A first-of-its-kind committee has the potential to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs keen on stimulating lending to small businesses, Inc. magazine reports.

Mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in months  

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since...

Tech giants dominate best-run companies list again, but who’s No. 1? 

Technology giants strengthened their grip on the top of the annual Management Top 250 ranking of America’s best-run companies. 
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