Banking & Finance

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

Louisiana rakes in $26.4M in taxes during first full year of legal sports betting

Louisiana’s first full year of legal sports betting resulted in more than $1.8 billion in wagers, generating over $26.4 million in taxes for the state.

Here’s a switch, Louisiana corporate tax ranking better than Texas

The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 32nd for corporate taxes on its 2023...

Alford: Capitol politics intensify ahead of 2023

The ongoing election cycle and speculation about control of Congress kept most politicos in Louisiana busy and distracted this fall.

Rising interest rates putting small business plans on hold 

Add rising interest rates to the challenges that small businesses are already grappling with,...

Capital Region sees steep drop in mortgage loans, rise in home equity lending

Mortgage lending activity in the Baton Rouge area continues its steep decline, as rising...

Finance authority looking to branch into film funding, historic tax credits

While the Capital Area Finance Authority is likely best known for its work with...
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Roundup: Starbucks strike / Minimum prices / Housing starts

Labor action: Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores say they’re going on...

Regions Bank joins companies offering tuition assistance as employee perk

Regions Bank announced today that its full- and part-time associates can now earn a tuition-free college degree at partnering universities such as LSU.

Businesses still chasing COVID tax breaks as IRS gears up for audits 

A temporary tax break for small businesses has spawned a cottage industry of advisory...

Former CEO’s advice to small businesses: Anticipate surprises

Lloyd Blankfein has some evergreen advice for small businesses looking to hedge against economic...
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