Banking & Finance

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

Debate swirls over whether state’s insurance crisis warrants a special session

As Louisiana continues to be plagued by insurance woes, with insurers leaving or going out of business in the hurricane-stricken state, some lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the crisis is imminent.

PAR: Louisiana lawmakers need to prepare for financial headwinds 

Federal pandemic aid is disappearing, but state tax collections continue to surge, giving Gov....

Alford: Can any candidate match Jeff Landry’s $7.3M?

Before he was endorsed by the Louisiana Republican Party last fall, Attorney General Jeff...

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Join us for casual conversations with Louisiana’s most inspiring and influential CEOs and entrepreneurs.

Mergers and acquisitions expected to pick up after last year’s dramatic drop

Mergers and acquisitions slowed substantially in 2022 as companies faced a mix of financing...

How three Baton Rouge nonprofits are using donations made during pandemic 

In 2020, author, billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott—previously known best for being Jeff Bezos’...
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Homeowners, businesses could pay more if lawmakers exempt inventory tax 

A Louisiana House panel mulling proposals for sweeping changes to the state’s tax structure...

Small business optimism declines as inflation remains biggest concern  

The NFIB’a Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.1 points in December to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. 

Capital Region foreclosure action more than doubled in 2022

More than twice as many Capital Region homeowners faced some sort of foreclosure action in 2022 compared to the previous year, a new report shows. 

‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for the Senate Commerce chair

LaPolitics: You’re still somewhat new to the position of Senate Commerce chair, but surely...
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