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.

Ferguson’s friends plead for leniency

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A letter-writing campaign looks to avert jail for former investment banker Allen Mead Ferguson on money laundering and mail fraud charges.

Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 2.7.13

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Three directors are leaving their posts, including at two of Richmond biggest firms and a local bank. New pay packages set for the top dogs at Altria. And a local REIT is working another big money hotel deal.