The deal to create the largest community bank in the state cleared a major hurdle last week.
Regulators approve of two banks’ union
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.
BizSense welcomes well-traveled reporter
The Richmond BizSense team has another new member.
Richmond’s cash gets more consolidated
After losing some ground last year, four banking giants’ grip on Richmond has tightened.
Richmonder’s Ponzi scheme trial underway
A Richmond businessman is on trial this week in Tennessee, more than two years after being accused of running an alleged $7 million Ponzi scheme through several of his local businesses.
Capital One lays off hundreds in Richmond
Richmond’s largest employer is once again trimming its ranks.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 10.10.13
A local company sets the date for its shareholders to vote on a major merger. A local REIT keeps gobbling up apartments. And Star Scientific cuts a deal for some of its technology.
Golf course lands in the hands of pros
Independence Golf Club was sold last week in a deal that moves the 12-year-old Midlothian course under the wing of a company with decades of experience in the sports management business.
Board member quits amid strategy standoff
Tensions appear to be rising in a local boardroom.
In bid to update, bank stakes out new turf
Two out-of-town banks duking it out at Libbie and Patterson avenues might soon have a local contender stepping into the ring.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 10.3.13
A local REIT buys two more apartment complexes on its path toward an IPO. A big money line of credit for a local firm. And some insiders buying and selling.