Banking & Finance

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

Alford: Expectations remain low for tax legislation

The Louisiana Legislature is in the second week of its fiscal session. This kind of session occurs every other year and allows lawmakers to introduce and debate tax-related topics.

SBA opening up its lending network to increase access to business loans 

More pathways to secure a government-guaranteed small business loan are about to come online, according to Inc. magazine. 

Why more small businesses are offering 401(k) plans to employees 

A relatively strong job market, new tax breaks and state mandates have led more small businesses to offer employees a 401(k) plan, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

Average long-term mortgage rates drop for the 5th straight week

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down for the fifth straight week, positive...

Whitlow & Simmons moves into in downtown’s La Capitol FCU building

Law firm Whitlow & Simmons LLC has moved into the third floor of the La Capitol Federal Credit Union building on Main Street.

Workers who skirt required in-office days might start to see it reflected in their pay 

Office attendance is beginning to enter the pay equation, with international law firm Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP along with JPMorgan Chase among the first prominent companies to implement policies.
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Is inflation finally beginning to cool? 

Inflation ticked down yet again last month, reports The Washington Post, but prices continued...

ExxonMobil’s hunt for a fracking acquisition signals industry shift in the oil patch 

ExxonMobil’s hunt for a blockbuster deal in U.S. shale could kick off a bonanza...

Bluehenge Capital sells portfolio company Iron Horse Tools to Houston investment firm

Baton Rouge-based Bluehenge Capital Partners has sold its portfolio company Iron Horse Tools LLC to Pelican Energy Partners of Houston, the companies announced today.

Small business owners are feeling the credit crunch 

Borrowing for small businesses was already constrained due to rising interest rates over the past year. 
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