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.

Builder begins work on new downtown digs

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A commercial construction firm is building out a space for itself downtown as it readies to leave its longtime West End office.

Bank taps new regional president

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One of the largest banks with local operations has picked a successor to its longtime Richmond regional president, who retired last week after 42 years in the industry.

Longtime investment banker launches new venture

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Just months after stepping down from the investment banking firm he helped start, Jeff Moore is putting his experience – and personal funds – into a new private equity company.

Bank to vacate downtown building

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A trust company and bank are leaving behind their 100-year-old downtown building for more space in the suburbs – leaving the Main Street office and branch up for grabs.

Would-be buyer walks away from bankrupt church

Months after putting down a $2.15 million bid on a large Southside church property, a Henrico congregation is stepping back from the deal, which has been convoluted by lawsuits.

Bank grabs HQ space in new tower

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The newest bank in Richmond is making a big entrance into the downtown market with a deal for 26,000 square feet and its logo atop the city’s upcoming 18-story office tower.

Former bank CFO indicted for embezzlement

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A former executive of a small local bank is facing prison time on charges that he skimmed money from bank credit cards over the course of several years as CFO.

Finance firm’s buying spree begins

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With several Richmond firms on its radar, a Raleigh wealth management advisory has sealed its first local deal with the acquisition of a longtime Southside company.