Indianapolis wealth management firm acquired by North Carolina business
Column Capital Advisors, an 18-year-old Indianapolis firm, is the second Hoosier firm to be acquired by Captrust Financial Advisors.
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Old National to expand southward with $344M acquisition of Nashville-based bank
The acquisition includes 22 CapStar banking centers in 13 Tennessee counties, including seven branches in the Nashville area, and one banking center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Visa profit surges as consumers turn up reliance on digital payments
Payments processing giant Visa has benefitted from a fundamental change in consumer behavior that has led to the broad acceptance of digital payments, as well as from the growth in online shopping.
State wins restraining order against Fishers attorney for alleged Ponzi scheme
According to a complaint, Darrin Blaine presented himself to investors as a seller of securities, despite not being registered with the state’s Securities Division. He allegedly obtained $680,000 from investors and used the funds for his personal lifestyle expenses.
Yield on a 10-year Treasury reaches 5% for first time since 2007
Besides making it more expensive for U.S. homebuyers to buy a house with a mortgage, higher yields also put downward pressure on prices for everything from stocks to cryptocurrencies. Eventually, they could help cause companies to lay off more workers.
Loan delinquency rates on the rise
Increasing numbers of borrowers are falling behind on their credit-card and auto-loan payments, but banking and economic experts say this is not necessarily a sign of economic troubles ahead.
Carmel financial firm’s CEO jailed on alcohol-related charges
ReJoyce Financial CEO Alexander Joyce, who is known locally for his financial planning infomercials, is serving time in Hamilton County Jail for a probation violation related to charges of driving while intoxicated. His firm is operating as usual in his absence, according to his attorney and and business associates.
Social Security benefits to increase by 3.2% in 2024
Next year’s hike follows this year’s 8.7% benefit increase, which was brought on by record 40-year-high inflation.
Fed officials signal cautious approach to rates amid heightened uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials regarded the U.S. economy’s outlook as particularly uncertain last month, according to minutes released Wednesday, and said they would “proceed carefully.”
Federal student loan payments begin again this month after 3-year hiatus
Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars. Here’s what you should know.
State Comptroller Tera Klutz to step down with three years left in her term
Klutz was appointed as the 57th auditor of the state by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2017, becoming the first certified public accountant to serve as the state’s chief financial officer.
Bank of America continues expansion in Indianapolis market
North Carolina-based Bank of America has opened 19 area branches since entering the Indianapolis market in 2017, including a new one in Carmel. It plans to open at least three more by 2025.
Fed leaves rates unchanged as it debates economy’s next steps
The Federal Reserve signaled one more hike was possible this year, as central bankers shift their focus toward how long they’ll keep rates high and when they’ll decide there has been enough progress on their inflation fight.
Federal Reserve expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged
Further clues about the future path of the Fed’s interest rate policy could emerge at a news conference Wednesday after the central bank issues a policy statement and its quarterly economic projections.
Logansport-based bank chooses north side for its first Indy-area bank branch
Logansport-based Security Federal Savings Bank says it plans to begin construction this week on a branch office on the north side of Indianapolis.
Chase to close two south-side branches, including one designed by noted architect
Chase has notified bank regulators that it plans to close two Indianapolis branches, both standalone locations at busy intersections.
Carmel-based Syra Health cuts IPO expectations by one-third
The two-year-old startup that provides professional services in the health care and life science industries has sharply cut how much it expects to raise in its upcoming initial public offering.
First Merchants to establish regional HQ in Indianapolis with $18M office purchase
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp., parent of First Merchants Bank, plans to relocate about 175 jobs to the new headquarters and add another 100 over the next five years.
Dems accuse tax-prep firms of undermining IRS effort on free-file returns
The IRS in May announced that it would launch a pilot program for the 2024 filing season to allow taxpayers to file directly to the agency for free.
Powell: Economy’s solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflation
In a closely watched speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economy has been growing faster than expected and consumers are spending briskly—trends that could keep inflation pressures high.