Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.

Former First Capital CEO sues Park Sterling

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A former local banker claims he’s been short-changed some of the severance he was promised when he left for another job last year in the midst of his bank being acquired.

Midlothian bank sheds regulatory agreement

The Village Bank headquarters on Midlothian Turnpike. (Courtesy of CBRE)

The bank has been released from its so-called written agreement, a stringent pact it entered with the Federal Reserve in 2012 in an effort to find a more stable footing after the recession.

Xenith seals $117M merger

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The downtown-based bank on Friday finalized its deal to be absorbed into Hampton Roads Bankshares, creating a $3 billion institution that will keep its combined headquarters in Richmond.

Restaurant lives on at dormant golf course

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While there may not be any golfers passing through its clubhouse these days, a local restaurateur is adding some life to River’s Bend Golf Club.